2011 Jeep Compass electrical system problems
20 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 2011 Jeep Compass, which is 7% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 20 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 59,000 miles 15 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 15 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 59,000 miles, and 53% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Fire started spontaneously under the hood. Unable to control or stop the fire. Melted everything under the hood and fire department had to be called. No prior warning that there was any issue electrical or otherwise.
Tl*the contact owns a 2011 jeep compass. The contact stated that while idle, the check engine warning light illuminated, there was a chime that sounded and the vehicle stalled. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who was unable to determine the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000. Updated 04/06/15 according to the invoice, the crank shaft position sensor needed to be replaced . Updated 07/02/15
Other problems reported for the 2011 Jeep Compass
- Engine 40 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 35 complaints
- Suspension 27 complaints
- Body & structure 23 complaints
- Steering 19 complaints
- Air bags 18 complaints