Recalls
6campaigns
2 electrical · 1 brake · 1 suspension
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
943filed
Owner reports, 2014–2023 shown
Source: NHTSA ODI
Crash tests
4★overall
★★★★☆ Frontal 4★ · Side 5★ · Rollover 3★
Source: NHTSA NCAP
Fuel economy
26mpg combined
$2,512/yr at this week's prices
Source: EPA · EIA
Specs
2.4 L 4-cyl· 6-speed manual
4 engine and transmission configurations
Source: NHTSA vPIC
Recalls (6)
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2018 Jeep Compass. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Insufficient Coating on Rear Brake Caliper Pistons
Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · disc · caliper
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
91.9% repairedof 154,335 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V523000
Listed for 2018 Jeep Compass. Not checked against your VIN.
Voltage Regulator may Fail and Cause Stall
Electrical system · wiring · front underhood
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
77.5% repairedof 12,779 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V524000
Listed for 2018 Jeep Compass. Not checked against your VIN.
Lower Control Arm Separation
Suspension · front · control arm · lower arm
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
87.9% repairedof 2,761 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V279000
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Passenger Air Bag Assembly May Contain Loose Nuts
Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
94.7% repairedof 27,210 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 17V732000
Listed for 2018 Jeep Compass. Not checked against your VIN.
Instrument Brightness not Adjustable/FMVSS 101
Electrical system · instrument cluster/panel
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
87.6% repairedof 25,823 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 17V740000
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Oil Pump Failure Causing Engine Stall
Engine and engine cooling · engine
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
92.1% repairedof 357 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 17V670000
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Owner complaints (943)
943 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine is mentioned most often.
28involved a crash
5involved a fire
18injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 943 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 473 | 50.2% |
| Electrical system | 376 | 39.9% |
| Unknown or other | 193 | 20.5% |
| Power train | 151 | 16% |
| Exterior lighting | 64 | 6.8% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 63 | 6.7% |
| Service brakes | 62 | 6.6% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 38 | 4% |
| Vehicle speed control | 33 | 3.5% |
| Steering | 28 | 3% |
How 2018 compares with other Compass years
Best and worst Compass years →2014307
2015113
2016293
2017229
2018943
2019329
2020141
202180
2022222
202346
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 307 | 2 |
| 2015 | 113 | 1 |
| 2016 | 293 | 1 |
| 2017 | 229 | 4 |
| 2018 | 943 | 6 |
| 2019 | 329 | 2 |
| 2020 | 141 | 1 |
| 2021 | 80 | 0 |
| 2022 | 222 | 4 |
| 2023 | 46 | 2 |
This year (2018)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 4 stars overall
Overall★★★★☆
Frontal crashDriver 4★ · Passenger 4★★★★★☆
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 20.2%★★★☆☆
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2018 Jeep Compass suv fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 26 mpg combined
26
mpg combined
23
city
32
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $2,600
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 339 g/mi
- EPA class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
$2,512per year
$209per month
577gallons a year
Miles ÷ 26 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 / 32 / 26 | $2,600 | 339 |
| 2.4 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 / 31 / 25 | $2,700 | 350 |
| 2.4 L 4-cyl · 9-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 22 / 30 / 25 | $2,700 | 358 |
| 2.4 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual | All-Wheel Drive | 22 / 31 / 25 | $2,700 | 355 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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Where to next
2018 Jeep Compass FAQ
How many recalls does the 2018 Jeep Compass have?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns: 18V523000 (brake), 18V524000 (electrical), 18V279000 (suspension), 17V732000 (air bag), 17V740000 (electrical), 17V670000 (engine). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2018 Jeep Compass problems?
Owners filed 943 complaints with NHTSA. Engine (473), Electrical system (376), Unknown or other (193) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2018 Jeep Compass get?
EPA rates the 2.4 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual version at 23 city, 32 highway and 26 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2018 Jeep Compass get?
NHTSA rated the 2018 Jeep Compass suv fwd 4 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 3 stars rollover (20.2% rollover risk).
How does the 2018 Compass compare with other years?
Among the 2014–2021 Jeep Compass model years at least five years old, the 2021 drew the fewest complaints (80) and the 2018 the most (943). The 2018 drew 943. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Summary reviewed on Oct 6, 2026.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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