JeepCompass20192.4L/jeep/compass/2019/2-4l/
MP platform

2019 Jeep Compass — 2.4L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Compass 2.4L. Covers both the standard and High Output 2.4L.

Body SUVEngine 2.4LTransmission Automatic 9-spd

The 2019 Jeep Compass 2.4L is a compact SUV built on the MP platform and powered by a 2.4-liter engine paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission, achieving EPA fuel economy ratings of 22 mpg city, 30 mpg highway, and 25 mpg combined. The model year represents a significant improvement in owner satisfaction compared to its predecessor, with total complaints dropping to 322 from the 928 recorded in 2018—the highest in the model's complaint history spanning 2007-2026. While engine-related issues remain the top complaint area and two recalls were issued for this model year, the substantial decline in complaints positions the 2019 Compass among the more reliable iterations in the lineup.

Model year201920182017

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy22/30/25 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 86 · 525 CCA battery, OE oil filter 04892339BE. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 86 · 525 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size215/65R17 99SOEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04892339BE
Engine air filter68247339AA
Spark plugSP148183AD
BatteryBBH5A001AA alt BBAUX101AB
Front wiper blades68359569AC alt 68359568AC
Serpentine belt04861997AA
Thermostat05047264AB alt 05047861AD
Cabin air filter68350351AB alt 68350346AB

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 9-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length173.2 in
Overall width70.9 in
Overall height66.9 in
Wheelbase103.1 in
Curb weight3327 lb
Track (front / rear)61.4 / 61.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined22 / 30 / 25 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

No 2019 road test on record; the results below are same-engine tests from nearby model years, each shown under its own year.

8.4–10.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.40 sec — 2017 Sport
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2018Limited 2.4L I-48.70 sec16.70 sec180 hpFWD
2018Sport 2.4L I-49.30 sec17.10 sec180 hpAWD
2017Sport 2.4L I-48.40 sec16.60 sec180 hp4x4
2017Trailhawk 2.4L I-48.90 sec16.90 sec180 hp4x4
2017Trailhawk 2.4L I-49.40 sec17.20 sec180 hp4x4
2017Limited 2.4L I-410.50 sec17.80 sec180 hp4x4
2021Trailhawk 2.4L I-410.40 sec17.70 sec180 hpAWD
2022High Altitude 2.4L I-49.70 sec17.30 sec177 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.5 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDot 3
Engine CoolantMS-12106
Engine Coolant Capacity6.8
Engine CoolantMopar Antifreeze/Coolant 68163848AA
Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity5.5 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)KL (ESS) 6.6 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or StudsM6 Bolts: 97 inch lbs., M8 Bolts: 22 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)KL(ESS) 36.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)KL(ESS) 37.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)KL(ESS) 21.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts9 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts25 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts9 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts100 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub180.0
Rear Wheel Hub181.0
Front Wheel Hub180.0

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerMopar
Spark Plug Gap.043 in
Spark Plug Torque20 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerMopar
Spark Plug Gap.043 in
Spark Plug Torque20 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeND-12
Oil Capacity3.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number86
Standard BCI Cranking Performance525 cca
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca

Service checks

Engine CompressionCranking Speed
Engine CompressionCranking Speed
Engine CompressionCranking Speed

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueMP Chasis: 26.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 110.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 40.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.020; Rear: .393
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.0003
Maximum Rotor RunoutMeasure on vehicle. .0008

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 2 stages
17.4 ft. lbs.7.4 ft. lbs
265°
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 92°.15 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
137.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 6837 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
137.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 68°37 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
17 ft. lbs., Step 2: 12 ft. lbs., Step 3: 26 ft. lbs., Step 4: Do not use a torque wrench: Turn 158-162°.7 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
17 ft. lbs. Step 2: 12 ft. lbs. Step 3: 26 ft. lbs. Step 4: 158-162° do not use a torque wrench.7 ft. lbs
Flex or Driveplate Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

Prep Use new bolts only: Step 1: 21.0 ft. lbs.

251°
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 51°.22 ft. lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1M6 Bolts7.4 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 10,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 10,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBattery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 40,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 50,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 100,000 miPCV Valve (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Drive Belt Tensioner (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2019 Jeep Compass sits in a post-spike position within this generation's federal record: after 2018's extreme high of 928 complaints and 6 recalls, 2019 dropped sharply to 322 complaints and 2 recalls, while investigations ticked up from 0 to 1. Complaint volume then fell further in 2020 to 136 with only 1 recall, suggesting 2019 was a transitional year off the 2018 peak rather than the cleanest model year. TSBs, however, moved in the opposite direction, rising from 332 in 2018 to 370 in 2019 and peaking at 406 in 2020, indicating dealer service activity remained elevated even as consumer complaints receded. The leading 2019 complaint categories were Engine (54), Electrical System (30), Unknown or Other (28), and combined Electrical/Engine (20), with 12 crash-related and 2 fire-related complaints; the data does not specify root causes. Relative to the surrounding years, 2019 is materially better than 2018 but not as quiet as 2020-2021, which logged 136 and 76 complaints respectively. For a used-car buyer, that makes 2019 a reasonable but not standout choice: it avoids the worst year of the run, yet a 2020 or 2021 would likely offer a lower complaint profile based purely on this federal record.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
370
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
322
Owner complaints
12 involved a crash · 2 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 322 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine54
Electrical System30
Unknown Or Other28
Electrical System,Engine20
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other,Engine18
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other13
Electrical System,Service Brakes,Engine12
Power Train,Electrical System,Engine11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V208000Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:LinkagesReported 09/04/2020

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500, 1500 Classic and Jeep Compass vehicles. The windshield wiper arm or arms may loosen, possibly causing the wipers to not operate properly and reduce the… Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the wiper nuts, free of charge. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at…

18V523000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:CaliperReported 09/08/2018

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and Jeep Compass, 2018 Dodge Journey, and 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient… Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 370 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
1126402026-06-30EngineTHROTTLE BODY – NONE
1126392026-06-30EngineTHROTTLE BODY – NONE
1128422026-06-18EngineBOLT - HEX FLANGE HEAD
S26230000402026-06-05Electrical SystemPassive Entry Exterior Door Handle Inoperative When Touched To Lock And Or Unlock.
08-208-26 REV. A2026-05-13Electrical SystemRadio Message "Power Surge On USB Detected" Customers may comment on the following: ● The…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

VIN
Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific Compass. OEM
Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
Check open recall campaigns against a specific vehicle by VIN.

Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 Compass 2.4L take?

5.5 qt of 0W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 Compass have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 2.4L get?

EPA figures are 22 city / 30 highway / 25 combined mpg.