repaired · 2019 Q4
Disc: caliper
Risk. A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
2018 Jeep CompassProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 950 owner complaints about the 2018 Jeep Compass, most often about the engine. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-524 the manufacturer reports only 77% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Jeep Compass has problems
950 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
477Engine9 crash/fire/injury
380Electrical system7 crash/fire/injury
153Power train8 crash/fire/injury
63Exterior lighting
63Fuel/propulsion system
61Service brakes
38Forward collision avoidance
33Vehicle speed control
28Steering
16016 other systems17 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 477 | 9 |
| Electrical system | 380 | 7 |
| Power train | 153 | 8 |
| Exterior lighting | 63 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 63 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 61 | 5 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 38 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 33 | 3 |
| Steering | 28 | 2 |
| 16 other systems | 160 | 17 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2018 Jeep Compass recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Wiring: front underhood
Risk. A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Control arm: lower arm
Risk. If the lower control arm separates, it can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q1
Passenger side: inflator module
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…
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repaired · 2019 Q1
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
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.
repaired · 2019 Q1
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. If the oil pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jeep.
Mileage at failure
When do engine problems start?
19kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 278 engine complaints. 98% were reported before 100,000 miles.
196under 30k miles272under 100k miles6100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Electrical system
10 owners mentioned a cost$1,000median
Middle half: $1,000 – $1,500
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2018 vs. every other Compass year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Compass median. How we score
'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2018 Jeep Compass safety ratings
2018 Jeep Compass SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 3 stars (20.2% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Compass owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
This vehicle has had multiple electrical issues since time of purchase in 2020. It has been serviced at 3 different jeep dealerships and nobody can seem to resolve the issues. when it was first purchased it would have an issue where after i started it, every warning light and message would flash,…
When trying to start the jeep it says the hood is open and continues to act like the jeep is going to start over and over again! When it does start it runs rough! It’s is stating it needs coil 1 replaced which has been replaced and didn’t fix a thing it can’t be driven appears to be junk. Also the…
•Manufacturer: Jeep / Stellantis •Year: 2018 •Model: Jeep Compass •VIN: [XXX] •NHTSA ODI Complaint Number: 11771736 •Date of Formal NHTSA Complaint: October 16, 2026 I am writing to formally escalate a serious and recurring electrical and starting-system malfunction affecting my son's 2018 Jeep…
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