2009 Jeep Compass suspension problems

Filed Feb 1, 2024 · Suspension · 151,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Compass. The contact initially became aware that the rear passenger’s side tire was resting at an angle. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic to have the rear struts replaced; however, the mechanic informed the contact that the rear suspension was extremely corroded. The contact was also informed that the vehicle was not safe to be driven. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 151,000.

Filed Jun 3, 2023 · Electrical, Suspension · IL

front and rearsubframe extremely rusted, making it dangerous to drive. fuse box under front hood in front of driver side rusting out wiring. Not main fuse box but the one with relays.

Filed Aug 29, 2022 · Suspension · NY

I was informed about my rotting subframe on my 2009 Jeep Compass about a year ago. I took it to a Jeep dealer for a second opinion as well as contacted Jeep. I was told about some extended warranty that I was not eligible for. Now, 1 year later, my vehicle will not pass inspection without replacement of the subframe. I contacted Jeep again. Of course, since this was extension of warranty, only the original owners were notified. This should have been a recall. This is a safety hazzard and should not have happened to vehicle just over 10 years. Jeep purposely did not issue a recall to save money.

Filed Mar 18, 2020 · Suspension · 174,000 miles · WV

Front kframe/subframe cross member rusted into. Front of lf lower control arm pulled out of subrame because subframe was rusted into at that spot. Also back seem from left side all the way to right side has about a 1 inch seam/tear from rust

Filed Aug 20, 2018 · Suspension · OH

My son came from getting an oil change and was told his jeep compass is dangerous to be on the road. Front sub frame is rusted out and could be very dangerous. Subframe should not be bad on a 2009 vehicle.

Filed Nov 9, 2017 · Suspension · 98,000 miles · PA

In the last four years, I have had to replace the control arms on both the driver side and the passenger side, I just found out that both are need of replacement again and it the cost is out of this world. Jeep needs to take care of this. I understand I am not the only one with this issue.

Filed Apr 25, 2017 · Suspension · 46,700 miles · NY

Premature failure (46700 miles) of both left and right lower control arms found during annual state inspection. Replaced both lower control arms.

Filed Apr 17, 2017 · Suspension · 109,000 miles · MI · crash

I was driving to work dec 23 morning and rear sub frame broke away from control arm sending me in the ditch..lucky it was 25 MPH. Had local chrysler dealer look at it and because it was.made it canada they won't fix it under the extended warrnty.. I just got this in june, and still owe 6500 on it.. Chrysler needed to step up.. What does it matter were the jeep was made.your parts were the problem so fix it..I could have died because of frame rot.. Never had a issue in my 95 blazer!!

Filed Nov 14, 2016 · Suspension · 70,000 miles · KY

Subframe rot. At 70,000 mile steering control was lost due to a crack in the front subframe caused by excessive rust/rot. Luckily there were no injuries since this happened at low speed. The front subframe had a complete failure with a 12 inch lateral crack through the cross member. This caused total front suspension and steering failure. The car was not able to be driven or moved under its own power. This problem has been reported for jeep compass, jeep patriot and dodge caliber. Chrysler needs to address this problem before some one gets hurt or killed!

Filed Nov 13, 2015 · Suspension · 135,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep compass. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the frame that holds the motor was corroded and was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified to the failure. The failure mileage was 135,000.