2011 Jeep Compass structure problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2011 Jeep Compass — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving over a railroad track at approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle suddenly decelerated and was difficult the steer. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer, who diagnosed that the front subframe had failed due to severe…”
filed Aug 7, 2025
“The rear subframe and suspension are rusted. I have been hearing a rattling sound for the past couple of weeks, especially when driving over bumps. When I took the car to my mechanic, he detected a cracking in the rear subframe/suspension due to the rust. If this would totally break it would be a…”
filed Feb 6, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Compass years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Compass | 1 | 5% |
| 2023 Compass | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 Compass | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Compass | 5 | 2% |
| 2018 Compass | 10 | 1% |
| 2017 Compass | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 Compass | 8 | 3% |
| 2015 Compass | 3 | 3% |
| 2014 Compass | 14 | 5% |
| 2013 Compass | 4 | 5% |
| 2012 Compass | 12 | 7% |
| 2010 Compass | 13 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Jeep Compass
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.