2011 Jeep Compass electrical system problems

20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2011 Jeep Compass — 11% of all complaints for this model year.

Electrical System complaints

11%

share of all complaints

59,500 mi

median reported incident mileage

0 / 1

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“[XXX] [XXX] , [XXX] [XXX] 2/7/26 To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally express my concern regarding ongoing, critical safety issues with my vehicle, which have been increasingly dangerous while driving. These issues appear to be interconnected and involve multiple components, including…”
filed Feb 7, 2026
“Engine light, traction light and flashing lightning bolt light came on while driving and vehicle wouldn't exceed 30 mph. Occurrence first happened when turning out of a driveway. I constantly have to shut down/restart vehicle in the middle of traffic, at times, to get back to being able to…”
filed Jul 11, 2019
“The vehicle shuts off while driving at any speed. Steering locks and will not allow driver to pull over to safety.”
filed Apr 29, 2025

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service…
9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 15, 2023
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service…
9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 15, 2023