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2018 Jeep Compass: recalls and problems

6 recalls and 942 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

6recalls
942complaints
28crashes reported
5fires reported
18injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine473 · 50%
  • Electrical System370 · 39%
  • Unknown Or Other193 · 20%
  • Power Train151 · 16%
  • Exterior Lighting64 · 7%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System63 · 7%
  • Service Brakes61 · 6%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance38 · 4%
  • Vehicle Speed Control33 · 4%
  • Steering28 · 3%

What owners report

Electrical System,Vehicle Speed Control

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 back on and when i shifted it into drive the transmission slammed so hard it jerked the entire car. this has issue started

Engine

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 vehicle is losing power while being operated on the road. i do not consider this a normal drivabili

Engine

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 vehicle is losing power while being operated on the road. i do not consider this a normal drivabili

Engine

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 vehicle is losing power while being operated on the road. i do not consider this a normal drivabili

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2018 Jeep Compass SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2018 Jeep Compass SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Compass. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.