2018 Jeep Compass problems and complaints
Owners have filed 941 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Jeep Compass. The most-reported areas: Engine (473), Electrical System (375), Unknown Or Other (193).
Key takeaways
- 941 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 | 473 | 50% |
| Electrical System | 375 | 40% |
| Unknown Or Other | 193 | 21% |
| Power Train | 151 | 16% |
| Exterior Lighting | 64 | 7% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 63 | 7% |
| Service Brakes | 62 | 7% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 38 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 32 | 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%.
| 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.
Engine - filed 2026-09-15
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 safety concern because the...
Engine - filed 2026-09-15
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 safety concern because the...
Engine - filed 2026-09-15
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 safety concern because the...
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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.