2019 Jeep Compass brakes problems

The 2019 Jeep Compass has 41 brakes complaints filed with NHTSA — 7% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

Brakes complaints

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Brakes complaints by year

Compass brakes complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

18V523000BrakesAugust 9, 2018 · 154,335 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and Jeep Compass, 2018 Dodge Journey, and 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.

Consequence

A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U86.

What owners report

“ABS light came on, took to mechanic, was advised he needed to order part, picked up vehicle while waiting for part to come in. While driving to work was using cruise control and put on my brakes and had no brakes, I ended up rear ending into another vehicle. Causing extensive damage to my car. ”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · June 24, 2025 · crash

Common questions

How many brakes complaints does the 2019 Jeep Compass have?

NHTSA has 41 complaints about the 2019 Jeep Compass brakes — 7% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2019 Jeep Compass brakes?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the brakes: 18V523000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.