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2018 Jeep Compass: doors won't lock, open or latch

5 of the 951 complaints about the 2018 Jeep Compass describe doors won't lock, open or latch.

owner complaints
5
of this car's complaints
1%
recalls
0
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.

Doors won't lock, open or latch by model year

  • 2023
    1
  • 2020
    1
  • 2019
    1
  • 2018
    5
  • 2014
    1
  • 2013
    2
  • 2010
    1
  • 2008
    1

What owners say

Filed May 26, 2022 · Electrical · PA

The wire behind screen gets too hot and none of the controls work. It overheats the screen and it won't turn on. Also it took 15 minutes to unlock the doors more than one time. Something with the lock mechanisms is faulty. In the cold winter the doors won't unlock and open . Very poorly designed. I love this jeep but don't have the money to fix ALL of these issues. It has really low miles too.

Filed Sep 25, 2021 · Driver assistance, Electrical · MO

I have had several lights flash on my dash (I have videos) and car would not start without a jump start. I took it to a dealership that told me I needed two new batteries (needing these because the vehicle ruined the two I had). I took my vehicle to a battery store for them to install batteries, as soon as I left the pull over safely the car is going to shit down came on, on highway I finally found a place but not before the car started putting several warming lights on and check engine light on again, then lurching slowing to no acceleration and stopping in the middle of the road no power, none not even enough to power the door locks. This is the 3rd attempt at fixing this issue without any help from Chrysler that my Vin should be included in the U87 recall I have the same engine and problems. The dealership (Victory Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram) refused to actually fox the issue. Then told me because I did not buy the Mopar brand batteries that why my vehicle nearly killed my family, AGAIN.

Filed Aug 27, 2020 · Body · 34,500 miles · NY

I believed I had locked my doors on 2 occasions using my electronic key fob. The car beeped and lights flashed indicating that the doors were locked. Twice after thinking doors were locked I was robbed of approximately 55.00 hidden in my glove box and center console. After 2nd time, upon investigation of the locking procedure I was able to determine that all doors except driver's would lock but not driver's even though upon walking away the indicators showed that all doors had locked. Even when in car hitting the lock button on inside of door locked all doors but driver's. I had to use key on outside to finally lock door and manually move button on inside of door to get it to lock. I believe this to be a safety issue because believing vehicle is locked when in fact it is not allows for assault or car jacking of me while stopped. It has already cost me money and time and it makes the door unsafe if ever hit on the side where that door is located because of less strength in the door. Car under warranty but upon fixing it dealer states that window motor for that door also needs attention but no parts available at this time. I will be leaving on a 500 mi. Trip tomorrow without the ability to lower my window another possible safety issue.

Filed Apr 22, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 7,500 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 jeep compass. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start when the remote start feature was pressed on the key fob. Also, the auto stop indicator remained illuminated even when the feature was set to off. The contact also stated that there was a coolant leak and the emergency brake warning indicator was illuminated while the vehicle was being driven. In addition, the automatic headlamps were illuminated and, when using the remote start feature in cold weather, the heated seats would not operate and the defroster would not activate. The contact was concerned that cold air from the air conditioning unit would be activated instead. The vehicle was taken to griffin motor company (located at 11031 perry hwy, meadville, pa 16335, (814) 336-2161) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there was no evidence of a coolant leak. The mechanic was also able to use the remote start feature to start the vehicle. There were no repairs performed on the vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 7,500. *bf consumer stated rear wiper,door lock and remote sporadically works. Also, fluid release just under engine area and auto stop (engine) function as well as emergency brake and electrical system malfuction.

Filed Apr 12, 2019 · Brakes · 16,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 jeep compass. The contact stated that the electronic parking brake failed and caused the brake to stop the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was taken to weststar autoplex (401-403 interstate 20 frontage rd, monohans, tx 79756) where an unknown module was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to blake fulenwider dodge (1310 e main st, eastland, tx 76448) where they replaced the front driver's side door latch, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 16,000.

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the 2018 Jeep Compass door locks

Is doors won't lock, open or latch a common problem on the 2018 Jeep Compass?

5 of 951 owner complaints about the 2018 Jeep Compass (1%) mention doors won't lock, open or latch. The model year with the most reports is 2018.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2018 Jeep Compass?

There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.

Other symptoms on the 2018 Jeep Compass

Stalling 280Check engine light 118Oil consumption 116Backup camera 64Start-stop 57Won't start 57Headlights 45Engine failure 38Jerking 38Loss of power 30Overheating 21Warning lights 19Screen failure 18Won't shift 18Power steering loss 15ABS 12Hesitation 12Key fob 12Ball joint 11Harsh shifting 11Misfire 8Adaptive cruise 7Grinding brakes 7Steering lock-up 7Battery drain 6Wipers 6No deployment 5

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