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2018 Jeep Compass Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 6 NHTSA recalls and 947 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This model year has more owner complaints than most other years of the Jeep Compass

The 2018 model year has more NHTSA owner complaints than the average of the years compared below. Review the recalls and common complaints, and have any vehicle inspected.

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20/100

Very High Reported Activity — 2018 Jeep Compass

The 2018 Jeep Compass shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.

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6
NHTSA Recalls
6 recalls on record
947
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
28
Crash Reports
5 fire reports
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NHTSA Recalls — 2018 Jeep Compass (6)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Jeep dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Suspension: Front: Control Arm: Lower Arm
If the lower control arm separates, it can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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…
NHTSA #18V279000
🔧 Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel
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.
Remedy: 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…
NHTSA #17V740000
🔧 Electrical System: Wiring: Front Underhood
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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…
NHTSA #18V524000
🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Disc: Caliper
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
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 at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's…
NHTSA #18V523000
🔧 Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine
If the oil pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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…
NHTSA #17V670000
🔧 Air Bags: Frontal: Passenger Side: Inflator Module
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.
Remedy: 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…
NHTSA #17V732000
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Most Common Problems — 2018 Jeep Compass

Based on 947 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
309
Engine
198
Power Train
145
Unknown Or Other
99
Exterior Lighting
35
Steering
28
Suspension
25
Service Brakes
22
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Jeep Compass — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2018 model year is highlighted.

2013 80 complaints 2014 308 complaints 2015 113 complaints 2016 293 complaints 2017 229 complaints 2019 331 complaints 2020 143 complaints 2021 81 complaints 2022 226 complaints 2012 184 complaints 2018 947 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2018 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2013, 2015, 2021 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2018 Jeep Compass

Is the 2018 Jeep Compass reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2018 Jeep Compass has 6 recall campaigns and 947 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2018 Jeep Compass have?
The 2018 Jeep Compass has 6 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Jeep Compass?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2018 Jeep Compass are: Electrical System, Engine, Power Train, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2018 Jeep Compass safe to buy?
The 2018 Jeep Compass has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 6 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Jeep Compass should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Jeep Compass are: 2013, 2015, 2021. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2018.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.