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2009 Jeep Compass repairs by problem area

Engine (44%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (13%)

Suspension and Steering (19%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (0%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (13%)

Chart based on 16 repairs.
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2009 Jeep Compass repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (15%)

< $100 (77%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Jeep Compass 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD

Jeep Compass in British Columbia, Canada
Sep 2009 - Mar 2010
Apr 2009

2294 mi

C $28
engine gas lamp does not come on with cap missing 
Sep 2009

6026 mi
intermittent loss of accel from a stop. replaced powertrain control module 
Oct 2009

626 mi
loss of accelleration from a dead stop. could not fix or find back in shop for all the above.huh 
Mar 2010

8060 mi
dealer had to buy jeep back. could not fix.Big Thanks to canvap. 

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2009 Jeep Compass 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD

Jeep Compass in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2014 - Sep 2014
Aug 2014

70060 mi

C $115
Sway bar links failed 
Sep 2014

70060 mi

C $170
Rear drivers caliper failed. Mechanic indicated poor quality caliper used by OEM as he's seen many fail this same way. 
Jeep Compass in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2012 - May 2012
May 2012

21080 mi

C $1500
Front brake rotors and pads replaced. Rear brake serviced. Both front lower control arm replaced. 4 wheel alignment. 

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2009 Jeep Compass 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Jeep Compass in North Carolina, United States
Jul 2009 - Sep 2012
Aug 2009

1000 mi
improper torque - front end. apple torque to cradle bolts, and lower control arm bolts 
Sep 2009

1000 mi
Car had a clunking noise in first gear on delivery at Chrysler. I took it to the dealer under warranty. They found problems in the front end and corrected them. The clunking noise no longer occurs. 
Jun 2010

5000 mi
After oil change, the car would not reset (was not taken to a Jeep dealer for oil change. Dash kept flashing "oil change needed" even after it was reset numerous times. I personally do not like to be told when to change oil by the car. 
Feb 2011

7700 mi
Having trouble with the seat belt (driver's side) since bought the car. Doesn't hook/unhook properly at all. They agreed and are ordering a new buckle or belt. 

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2009 Jeep Compass 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD

Jeep Compass in Saskatchewan, Canada
Jan 2009 - Jun 2011
Nov 2009

11160 mi
Esp problem with traction control. 
Feb 2010

13880 mi
Dealership couldn't figure out how to repair so I showed them within 5 minutes in thier own shop without tools. 

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2009 Jeep Compass 4dr SUV

158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD

Jeep Compass in British Columbia, Canada
Nov 2009 - Jun 2018
Jan 2018

14120 mi
Check engine light on. Fixed it by simply pushing the vent core of the gas cap in a couple of times. 
Mar 2018

66340 mi
Evap problem causing check engine light never repaired. 

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