2018 Jeep Compass problems and complaints
Owners have filed 950 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Jeep Compass. The most-reported areas: Engine (476), Electrical System (380), Unknown Or Other (195).
Key takeaways
- 950 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 28 involve a crash, 5 a fire, 18 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 476 | 50% |
| Electrical System | 380 | 40% |
| Unknown Or Other | 195 | 21% |
| Power Train | 152 | 16% |
| Exterior Lighting | 64 | 7% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 63 | 7% |
| Service Brakes | 62 | 7% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 38 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 33 | 3% |
| Steering | 28 | 3% |
| Suspension | 26 | 3% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 25 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Parts for the 2018 Jeep Compass
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Jeep Compass SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2018 Jeep Compass SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Visibility - filed 2026-11-04
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that the moonroof drains were clogged, causing water to leak into the vehicle and drip onto the windshield. While driving, the moisture caused the windshield to fog up, significantly reducing visibility and creating a safety hazard. The vehicle was taken to a loc...
Power Train - filed 2026-11-03
While driving car started to shake and buck and all the dashboard lights starting going off telling to service everything and then the gear shift wouldn’t work
Electrical System,unknown Or Other,engine - filed 2026-10-27
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 start stop has not be...
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More for the 2018 Jeep Compass
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.