2018 Jeep Compass reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2018 Jeep Compass — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 1,612
- 853 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 463 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 6
- see below
- Reported harm
- 46 reported crashes · 28 injuries · 9 fires
What owners report fails — 2018 Jeep Compass
- ENGINE 463
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 361
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 190
- POWER TRAIN 150
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING 63
6 recalls on record for the 2018 Jeep Compass
- NHTSA 18V279000 · 2018 · SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM If the lower control arm separates, it can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 18V524000 · 2018 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 18V523000 · 2018 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COM A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 17V732000 · 2017 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, unsecured inflator mounting nuts outside of the cushion assemb
- NHTSA 17V670000 · 2017 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE If the oil pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2018 Jeep Compass
A vehicle's complaint record hints at the repair and maintenance budget you'll need. Add your state, purchase price, and mileage to the TCO calculator for the full picture.
Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2018 Jeep Compass units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2018 Jeep Compass reliable?
NHTSA has 1,612 consumer complaints on record for the 2018 Jeep Compass and 6 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (463 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2018 Jeep Compass units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Jeep Compass?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (463), electrical system (361), unknown or other (190), power train (150). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2018 Jeep Compass?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.