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2018 Jeep Compass
6 recall campaigns and 152 complaints are on NHTSA's register for the 2018 Jeep Compass; the recalls concern service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system and suspension.
The component named most often is engine: 279.8 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 133 per 1,000 across all 2018 model-year vehicles and against 146.5 per 1,000 for the Jeep Compass line as a whole.
That is more than the average of 69.6 complaints per model year across the 17 Jeep Compass model years on this register; 8 complaints reported a crash and 1 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2018 (74); the most recent in the file is dated 15 May 2019.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
- 18V523000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPERReported 9 Aug 2018 · 154,335 units
Defect, as filed: 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.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) (manufacturer campaign U86).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) (manufacturer campaign U87).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) (manufacturer campaign U42).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) (manufacturer campaign T73).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) (manufacturer campaign T70).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) (manufacturer campaign T65).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2018 Jeep Compass (black) against all 2018 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2018 | Compass line | All 2018 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 279.8 | 146.5 | 133 |
| Electrical System | 164.6 | 101.1 | 106.9 |
| Exterior Lighting | 115.2 | 25.7 | 24.8 |
| Power Train | 107 | 91.3 | 77.8 |
| Unknown or Other | 94.7 | 75.5 | 123.9 |
| Service Brakes | 57.6 | 31.7 | 70.2 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 68 | 279.8 | 146.5 | 133 |
| Electrical System | 40 | 164.6 | 101.1 | 106.9 |
| Exterior Lighting | 28 | 115.2 | 25.7 | 24.8 |
| Power Train | 26 | 107 | 91.3 | 77.8 |
| Unknown or Other | 23 | 94.7 | 75.5 | 123.9 |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 57.6 | 31.7 | 70.2 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 7 | 28.8 | 13.7 | 28.6 |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 7 | 28.8 | 27.3 | 25.7 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 | 20.6 | 57.4 | 54.3 |
| Air Bags | 5 | 20.6 | 92.4 | 27.2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 20.6 | 38.8 | 47.6 |
| Visibility | 4 | 16.5 | 9.3 | 5.4 |
| Steering | 3 | 12.3 | 39.4 | 109 |
| Parking Brake | 3 | 12.3 | 2.7 | 1.3 |
| Structure | 3 | 12.3 | 56.3 | 48.9 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 4.1 | 0.5 | 11.1 |
| Seats | 1 | 4.1 | 9.8 | 9.9 |
152 unique complaints, 243 component mentions; 4 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
No NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation action in the current file names this model year.
Other Jeep Compass model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 3 | 218 | 93,735 |
| 2008 | 0 | 78 | — |
| 2009 | 1 | 34 | 712 |
| 2010 | 2 | 51 | 1,690,021 |
| 2011 | 3 | 117 | 1,701,117 |
| 2012 | 4 | 114 | 1,712,509 |
| 2013 | 1 | 52 | 1,435,625 |
| 2014 | 2 | 182 | 1,436,146 |
| 2015 | 1 | 35 | 60,140 |
| 2016 | 1 | 76 | 42,231 |
| 2017 | 4 | 59 | 105,308 |
| 2018 | 6 | 152 | 223,265 |
| 2019 | 2 | 15 | 579,934 |
| 2020 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 425,599 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 | 1,215,636 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,215,432 |
| 2026 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 844,027 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Jeep Compass model years · Jeep: 35 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2018 Jeep Compass have?
6 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 18V523000, was reported to NHTSA on 9 Aug 2018 and concerns service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper. Across all model years the Jeep Compass line has 27 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2018 Jeep Compass?
No NHTSA investigation in the current file names this model year.
What component do owners of the 2018 Jeep Compass complain about most?
Engine: 68 of 243 component mentions (279.8 per 1,000). Next is electrical system with 40. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.