My odometer flashes since buying. Bluetooth connection causing screen to glitch and jump between settings. Screen turns blue and back up camera doesn’t work randomly. Overheating issue came out of nowhere. No check engine lights. The jerking is a hazard while driving. The vehicle has been inspected and repaired by multiple shops. All these issues have been hazardous to me and my family.
2018 Jeep Compass suspension problems
26 complaints (3% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 29,000. 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 26
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 29,000
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Jeep Compass suspension problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2018 Jeep Compass suspension
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
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
What 2018 Jeep Compass owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Hello,2018 jeep compass 4x4 with 35,000 miles. Backup camera screen half blacked out, can't use features without or see. Many of these jeep screen radios are defective and should be recalled at 900. Also sway bar links are weak,broke two times. Should be recalled do to plastic like part and for a front end that is disgusting. Are these being investigated?
When starting the vehicle the error message comes on with the man holding the air bag and it comes on bigger in the dashboard too. And feels like the car runs hotter with this message on. If someone is riding in the passenger side and I get into an accident. It could be deadly for that person. So the area is on the passenger side. Yes spoke to the dealer at Flow Volvo in Greensboro NC, and she know about the problem of the car also. I do see in 2017 there was a patrolman that noted the kbb about the situation. Now I was no there so I do know abything about it,just read this on the kbb information for the car. And as I have stated when you start the car the the warning lamp with the man comes on small holding the air bag and in the dashboard also. Also uploading pictures of the warning lamps.
Vehicle started rattling going over bumps.
Car started shifting hard during deceleration giving a jolt forward. Check engine light came on for power train control module. Also started hearing a rattle and had to replace control arms.
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving at various speeds over a bumpy road surface and over a pothole, the vehicle shuddered and made an abnormal clunking and rattling sound. The contact stated that the failure progressively worsened while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that unknown bushings and the lower front control arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 11.
I took my vehicle to a dealership for diagnostic and was told the lower control arm in front is making noise. They want over $700 for labor alone. I looked up the issue online and saw a recall but my vin isn't on the list so they won't fix it. Please add my vin because the issue is apparent
Vehicle loses oil, 2k-3k miles after each oil change a quart or more must be added then the same after each 1,000 miles after.
Sway bar links are unsafe. Electrical system makfunctions after idling vehicle and at other random times, causing vehicle warning lights to illuminate abd vehicle won't function properly. Vehicle loses oil, 2,000 miles after each oil change a quart or more must be added then the same after each 1,000 miles after.
On 8/16/2022 I was involved in an accident due to front driver side suspension breaking.
Questions about the 2018 Jeep Compass suspension
Does the 2018 Jeep Compass have suspension problems?
Owners have filed 26 complaints about the suspension of the 2018 Jeep Compass, 3% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2018 Jeep Compass suspension problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 29,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Jeep Compass suspension?
Yes, 1 recall: 18V279000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Jeep Compass have bad suspension?
The Jeep Compass model years with the most suspension complaints are 2007 (80 complaints), 2011 (27 complaints) and 2008 (26 complaints).
Other 2018 Jeep Compass problems
Engine 484Electrical 381Transmission 153Driver assistance 79Brakes 67Fuel system 64Lights 64Acceleration 33Steering 28Visibility 23Airbags 22Body 10Seat belts 10Seats 5Wheels 3
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