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 local dealer, where the leak was confirmed. The dealer cleaned the moonroof drains on three separate occasions; however, the failure persisted. The contact became aware of pine needles inside the vehicle and became concerned about opening the moonroof. The contact activated the defroster to clear the windshield while attempting to drive. Additionally, the leak created mildew inside the vehicle, on the seat, the floor, and the steering wheel. The contact attempted to report the issue to the manufacturer but was unable to get through the automated phone system. After contacting the manufacturer three times, the contact was advised that neither the VIN nor the vehicle was included in a recall associated with the failure. The contact was concerned that the failure might cause a crash. The failure mileage was approximately 22,000.
The worst 2018 Jeep Compass problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Engine483
- Electrical380
- Transmission152
- Driver assistance79
- Brakes67
- Fuel system64
- Lights64
- Acceleration33
- Steering28
- Suspension26
- Visibility23
- Airbags22
- Body10
- Seat belts10
- Seats5
- Wheels3
Specific symptoms reported on the 2018 Jeep Compass
Stalling 280Check engine light 118Oil consumption 116Backup camera 64Start-stop 56Won't start 56Headlights 44Engine failure 38Jerking 38Loss of power 30Overheating 21Warning lights 19Won't shift 18Screen failure 17Power steering loss 15ABS 12Hesitation 12Key fob 12Ball joint 11Harsh shifting 11Misfire 8Adaptive cruise 7Grinding brakes 7Steering lock-up 7Battery drain 6Wipers 6No deployment 5Door locks 5
Trouble codes owners of the 2018 Jeep Compass mention
P1DD2 6P2AF5 3U1428 2
Recalls 6
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and Jeep Compass, 2018 Dodge Journey, and 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
- Risk
- 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 number for this recall is U86.
Recall number 18V523000 · Recall details
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
- Risk
- 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 number for this recall is U87.
Recall number 18V524000 · Recall details
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Compass vehicles. The front lower control arms may be incorrectly welded, potentially resulting in a control arm separation.
- Risk
- 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 customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U42.
Recall number 18V279000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Compass vehicles. The passenger side air bag assembly may have inflator mounting nuts loose within the module assembly.
- 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 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 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T73.
Recall number 17V732000 · Recall details
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017-2018 Jeep Compass vehicles. The brightness of the backlighting for the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) cannot be adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
- 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.
- 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 number for this recall is T70.
Recall number 17V740000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Cherokee and Compass vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. The engines may have a cracked oil pump housing that can result in oil pump failure.
- Risk
- 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 at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T65.
Recall number 17V670000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2018 Jeep Compass 333
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Service 4WD Light Illuminated Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination...
- Bolt - hex flange head
- Radio Message "Power Surge On USB Detected" Customers may comment on the following: ● The radio displays...
- Door Latch, Handle And Ajar Additional Service Information.
- Rear Taillamp Condensation Clearing Procedure On occasion, vehicle exterior taillamp assemblies get fogged...
- Servicing the stabilizer bar links for Jeep Compass: If bar links need to be replaced, make sure both ends...
- Jeep Compass built prior to Jan 4, 2021, when servicing the stabilizer bar links
- Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC)...
- Speaker - none
- Before replacing the RDM, please be aware that NVH from differential gears is typical and within the...
2018 Jeep Compass fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4‑cyl | FWD | 22-23 | 31-32 | 25-26 |
| 2.4L 4‑cyl | AWD | 22 | 30-31 | 25 |
What 2018 Jeep Compass owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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
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 been working at all
Stop Safely Vehicle Will Shut Off Soon
•Manufacturer: Jeep / Stellantis •Year: 2018 •Model: Jeep Compass •VIN: [XXX] •the federal safety agency ODI Complaint Number: 11771736 •Date of Formal the federal safety agency 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 Compass, identified above. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that on multiple occasions, while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to a service center, where the battery was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that when the failure occurred, multiple warning lights illuminated, including the start/stop warning light. The contact stated that multiple attempts using the key fob were required to start the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that the infotainment system displayed a blank screen due to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by telephone. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.
Back-up camera (reverse) is inoperable. Camera image is black.
Uconnect screen/ no available back up camera has ceased to work due to condition of screen faulty thermal glue visable navigation unusable phone calls made by the system with no human interaction repeatedly operatior distraction is occuring due to these issues screen delamination screen is black or displays color block lines back up camera is not able to be used calls are made by the system on its own repeatedly changes heating climate control on its own while operating vehicle
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 around 60,000 miles. I have 131,000miles now. Being broke down in the middle of an intersection is extremely dangerous especially with a new born in the car and it reoccurs every couple of months. Also wheel speed sensor has frequently loosen since 60,000 miles. This caused every light to come on the dash and car go into limp mode. It happened the first time on the highway going 70mph. The car lost drivetrain we almost lost control. It’s has not been inspected by a “certified tech” but a backyard tech has. No accidents have been caused. Also oil leaks where the dipstick meets the block and has since I purchased the car at 34,000 miles. I’ve spent well over $1000 in main batteries and auxiliary batteries since 2020 (year of purchase) to fix the stalling issues each time they occur. If I don’t catch the aux battery dying in time it kills my main battery and I have to purchase both just so my car doesn’t stall in the middle of the road and possibly cause a life threatening accident.
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 drivability issue, and I need the vehicle properly diagnosed for an intermittent stalling/loss-of-power condition. Please check my VIN for all open safety recalls, including any PCM/powertrain-control-module recalls or campaigns, and check whether there are any applicable technical service bulletins or known issues related to this symptom. I would also like the concern documented on my repair order exactly as: “Vehicle intermittently stalls/cuts off while driving, causing loss of motive power.” Because this is a safety-related issue, I would like the service department to advise whether the vehicle should be driven or towed in for diagnosis. Please do not simply tell me there are no codes or that the check-engine light is not on. The vehicle is actually shutting off while I am driving.
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Questions about the 2018 Jeep Compass
Is the 2018 Jeep Compass reliable?
Owners have filed 950 complaints about the 2018 Jeep Compass, 5.2 times a typical Compass model year. It is one of the years we flag to avoid.
What is the 2018 Jeep Compass year score?
The 2018 Jeep Compass scores 12 out of 100 (poor). The score compares it with the other model years of the Jeep Compass: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2018 Jeep Compass?
Engine and cooling, with 483 complaints, typically around 20,000 miles. Next is electrical (380).
How many recalls does the 2018 Jeep Compass have?
6 recalls, covering service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system and suspension.
What gas mileage does the 2018 Jeep Compass get?
Official estimates for the 2018 Jeep Compass range from 25 to 26 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.4L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 22-23 city and 31-32 highway.
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