NHTSA lists 943 complaints for the 2018 Jeep Compass, 28 of them mention a crash and 5 mention a fire. 14 complaints mention an injury, with 18 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-07.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as JEEP COMPASS.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| loss of control | 421 | 44.6% | 0.83 |
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| electrical electronic | 260 | 27.6% | 0.82 |
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| mechanical failure | 84 | 8.9% | 0.72 |
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| visibility or lighting | 74 | 7.8% | 0.83 |
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| fire or overheating | 31 | 3.3% | 0.77 |
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| fluid or fuel leak | 27 | 2.9% | 0.73 |
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| restraint or airbag | 20 | 2.1% | 0.93 |
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| noise or comfort | 15 | 1.6% | 0.92 |
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| unclear | 6 | 0.6% | 0.82 |
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| structural or corrosion | 5 | 0.5% | 0.69 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| moderate | 760 | 80.6% | 0.85 |
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| low | 134 | 14.2% | 0.69 |
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| high | 43 | 4.6% | 0.85 |
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| none | 5 | 0.5% | 0.86 |
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| critical | 1 | 0.1% | 0.87 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 943 tagged complaints of 943 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
6 recalls.
Date: 2018-08-09. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: 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 (excerpt)
Consequence: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2018-08-09. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2018-05-01. Systems: SUSPENSION.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2017-11-21. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: 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."
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2017-11-21. Systems: AIR BAGS.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2017-10-24. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
333 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 141 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 118 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 44 |
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| STRUCTURE | 31 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 28 |
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| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 13 |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 12 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 11 |
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11036745
Date: 2026-08-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Service 4WD Light Illuminated Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): a C2260-63 - ECU Internal Performance - Circuit Component Protection Time-Out Customers may also comment on
11034335
Date: 2026-06-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
BOLT - HEX FLANGE HEAD
11032842
Date: 2026-05-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Radio Message "Power Surge On USB Detected" Customers may comment on the following: a The radio displays the message: a Power surge on USB hub detecteda Fig. 1. NOTE: After the message appears, no USB devices function in the hub (no charging, no data). NOTE: Hub operation does not return until
11032647
Date: 2026-05-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Radio Message "Power Surge On USB Detected" Customers may comment on the following: a The radio displays the message: a Power surge on USB hub detecteda Fig. 1. NOTE: After the message appears, no USB devices function in the hub (no charging, no data). NOTE: Hub operation does not return until
11032824
Date: 2026-05-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Radio Message "Power Surge On USB Detected" Customers may comment on the following: a The radio displays the message: a Power surge on USB hub detecteda Fig. 1. NOTE: After the message appears, no USB devices function in the hub (no charging, no data). NOTE: Hub operation does not return until
11031688
Date: 2026-04-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE.
Door Latch, Handle And Ajar Additional Service Information.
11031423
Date: 2026-04-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Rear Taillamp Condensation Clearing Procedure On occasion, vehicle exterior taillamp assemblies get fogged with a light layer of condensation on the SYMPTOM: inside of the lenses Fig. 1. This may be reported after the lamps have been turned on and brought up to operating temperature, turned off and
11031334
Date: 2026-04-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
Servicing the stabilizer bar links for Jeep Compass: If bar links need to be replaced, make sure both ends are metal. Do not mix metal and plastic ends on same bar. If replacing existing metal end, only that end can be replaced with new metal end.
11031332
Date: 2026-04-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
Jeep Compass built prior to Jan 4, 2021, when servicing the stabilizer bar links. If bar links need to be replaced, make sure both ends are metal. Do not mix metal and plastic ends on same bar. If replacing existing metal end, only that end can be replaced with new metal end.
11030035
Date: 2026-03-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On