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.
2018 Jeep Compass: ball joint or control arm failure
11 of the 951 complaints about the 2018 Jeep Compass describe ball joint or control arm failure.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 4 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Ball joint or control arm failure by model year
What owners say
rotator/control arm issue
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
SUV has died several times for no reason. Taken to dealership several times. They laugh and say it’s normal for this compass. Engine oil is constantly low and they say that it’s common for oil to just disappear on these suvs. Nothing can be recreated at the dealership each time. I’ve been driving down the road with two kids in the car and traffic behind me and the car just dies and doesn’t want to restart. This morning my heater stopped working. No lights came on. No sensors went off. Car was out of coolant and not one single low sensor light came on. Oil has to be added in between each 3000 mile oil change. Seat has broken twice. No sensors for oil low. No sensors for coolant. Nothing to let you know your engine is 3.5 quarts low of oil before the 3000 mile oil change is due. It’s bad when the dealership knows all of this and it’s considered normal to spend $28000 on a vehicle which has all these issues! Now there is a popping noise when you turn the wheels and i see the lower control arms are on recall but not for mine. Engine oil issue is on recall but not for mine. Is it going to take someone getting killed when their car stalls out before anything is done? I’ve also had to replace the batteries already last year and now my auto start stop system has quit working again. Last time this happened it was the battery. So I’m going to have to replace it again. Worst vehicle I’ve ever had.
Tie rod snapped causing an accident.
My car has 58,000 miles on it, I purchased it with 20,000 certified pre owned. I have noticed engine noises since around 40,000 miles. I was driving down the road a week ago and the Jeep Compass sport 2018 had shut completely off on me while driving and I never had any warning light. After getting the car to start about 2 minutes later my control screen gave me a low oil pressure message. I immediately took it for an oil change, I was still not due for. I still had at least 1,000 miles on my oil. I asked them if it was low and it was almost empty. I also had the sway bar links replaced already and my car still shakes, it feels to me, like the control arm. The dealership has me scheduled 2 weeks out and hasn’t offered me a rental, this engine issue is a clear hazard. I am still under manufacturing warranty and bought the extended warranty. Jeep knows about this issue specifically and knows it’s dangerous, and should not be driven.
Control arm separating at welding. Other 2018 Jeep Compass Latitudes have this recall so I am unclear why mine is not part of it when I am having the exact same issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 jeep compass. The contact stated that while driving over a speed bump, the passenger's side front control arm detached. The vehicle was towed to arrigo chrysler dodge jeep ram sawgrass (5901 madison ave, tamarac, fl 33321) and the contact was informed that the control arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 29,000.*dt*dt
A year ago the passenger side lower control arm stabilizer link was bad and there was a recall on it so I got it replaced is fine a year later I have to have it replaced again because it's making all kinds of noise
Front ball joints became severely loose and needed to be replaced. Tire became wobbly while driving
Service bulletins that may apply
- 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
- Lifter
- Air Suspension Components Star Parts Catalog has been updated to show individual service parts for the...
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
Questions about the 2018 Jeep Compass ball joint
Is ball joint or control arm failure a common problem on the 2018 Jeep Compass?
11 of 951 owner complaints about the 2018 Jeep Compass (1%) mention ball joint or control arm failure. The model year with the most reports is 2007.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2018 Jeep Compass?
There is 1 recall and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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 12Harsh shifting 11Misfire 8Adaptive cruise 7Grinding brakes 7Steering lock-up 7Battery drain 6Wipers 6No deployment 5Door locks 5
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