2018 Jeep Compass Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Compass years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 6 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 944 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Jeep Compass. That is the most of any Compass model year in the database (20 years). The most reported problem area is engine (473 complaints, 50%), typically at around 19,000 miles. Complaints mention 28 crashes, 5 fires, 18 injuries. There are 6 safety recalls covering this model year.
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- 944owner complaints
- 6safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 28complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Jeep Compass problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine problems | 473 | 50% | 19,000 | “low oil” (14%) | — |
| Electrical System problems | 377 | 40% | 21,000 | “start stop” (13%) | — |
| Unknown or Other | 193 | 20% | 16,225 | — | — |
| Power Train problems | 151 | 16% | 21,000 | “start stop” (8%) | — |
| Exterior Lighting problems | 64 | 7% | 200 | “instrument panel” (17%) | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System problems | 63 | 7% | 18,500 | “low oil” (14%) | — |
| Service Brakes problems | 61 | 6% | 18,500 | “emergency brake” (21%) | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 38 | 4% | 59,516 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 33 | 3% | 17,579 | — | — |
| Steering | 28 | 3% | 19,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 26 | 3% | 27,250 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 25 | 3% | 12,062 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 22 | 2% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 17 | 2% | 4,550 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 12 | 1% | 38,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 10 | 1% | 19,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 10 | 1% | 16,638 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 1% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 5 | 1% | 101,000 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 5 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 5 | 1% | 16,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 5 | 1% | 7,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 5 | 1% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 0% | 53,628 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 0% | 10 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 0% | 8,682 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Jeep Compass recalls (6)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Problem: 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 coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Risk: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U86.
Electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Compass vehicles. The front lower control arms may be incorrectly welded, potentially resulting in a control arm separation.
Risk: If the lower control arm separates, it can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U42.
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Compass vehicles. The passenger side air bag assembly may have inflator mounting nuts loose within the module assembly.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, unsecured inflator mounting nuts outside of the cushion assembly are potential projectiles that may strike the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 28, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T73.
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017-2018 Jeep Compass vehicles. The brightness of the backlighting for the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) cannot be adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Risk: An instrument cluster that is too bright, and cannot be dimmed, can reduce the driver's ability to see at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update IPC software, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 8, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T70.
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Cherokee and Compass vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. The engines may have a cracked oil pump housing that can result in oil pump failure.
Risk: If the oil pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the oil pump, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 5, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T65.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Back-up camera (reverse) is inoperable. Camera image is black.
Uconnect screen/ no available back up camera has ceased to work due to condition of screen faulty thermal glue visable navigation unusable phone calls made by the system with no human interaction repeatedly operatior distraction is occuring due to these issues screen delamination screen is black or…
Aux battery failed; start/stop, stopped at a red light car shut off in start/stop mode, when I went to drive my car went into limp mode and emergency break engaged and every single light on my dash came on. I had to turn car off in the intersection. Once I turned the car back on every light came…
I have a 2018 Jeep Compass that is experiencing an intermittent engine stall while I am driving. The engine cuts off, particularly when I am sitting in traffic or maintaining the same speed for an extended period of time. There is currently no check-engine light illuminated. This is a serious…
I have a 2018 Jeep Compass that is experiencing an intermittent engine stall while I am driving. The engine cuts off, particularly when I am sitting in traffic or maintaining the same speed for an extended period of time. There is currently no check-engine light illuminated. This is a serious…
Other Jeep Compass years
← 2017 Compass · 2019 Compass →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Compass | 5 | 1 |
| 2025 Compass | 27 | 0 |
| 2024 Compass | 53 | 0 |
| 2023 Compass | 46 | 2 |
| 2022 Compass | 224 | 4 |
| 2021 Compass | 81 | 0 |
| 2020 Compass | 143 | 1 |
| 2019 Compass | 330 | 2 |
| 2018 | 944 | 6 |
| 2017 Compass | 229 | 4 |
| 2016 Compass | 293 | 1 |
| 2015 Compass | 113 | 1 |
| 2014 Compass | 307 | 2 |
| 2013 Compass | 80 | 1 |
| 2012 Compass | 184 | 4 |
| 2011 Compass | 188 | 3 |
| 2010 Compass | 71 | 2 |
| 2009 Compass | 44 | 1 |
| 2008 Compass | 93 | 0 |
| 2007 Compass | 259 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Jeep Compass?
Owners most often report engine, electrical system, unknown or other problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 473 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Jeep Compass?
Yes, 6 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 Jeep Compass a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Compass model years, the 2018 has far more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.