The service and repair manual for the 2009 Jeep Compass — 2.0L I4 and 2.4L I4 engines, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Jeep published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L I4 — DOHC 2.4L I4 — DOHC |
| Trims | Limited · Limited Premium · Sport |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 60 complaints · 28 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2009 Compass manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 396
- General Information 1,892
- Accessories & Equipment 7,376
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 971
- Body & Frame 2,668
- Maintenance 311
- Brakes 1,078
- Restraints 2,226
- Drivelines & Axles 344
- Steering 445
- Electrical 2,274
- Suspension 514
- Engine Mechanical 575
- Transmission 590
- Engine Performance 3,789
- Front 180
- Rear 181
- Radiator Cap Pressure 97
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2009 Compass
- Power Train — automatic transmission › control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) · 08V528000This can cause the engine to stall and cause a crash without warning.
Owners have filed 60 complaints and Jeep has issued 28 technical service bulletins for the 2009 Compass. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2009 Compass manual
Is this manual specific to the 2009 Compass?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2009 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 and 2.4L I4 across the Limited, Limited Premium, Sport trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Jeep published for this year.
What 2009 Compass problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 2009 Compass, covering power train. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Jeep dealers.
Does it include 2009 Compass wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2009 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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