The 2018 Jeep Compass has 927 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 6 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and electrical system. Owners most often flag poor reliability and build quality: very frequent reports of major mechanical issues (transmission, engine) and numerous electrical problems, often requiring expensive repairs well before 100,000 miles. brand frequently ranked last in reliability surveys. frequency: very frequent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2018 Jeep Compass vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 9 Compass model years we track, complaint volume runs from 20 (2025) to 927 (2018). With 927 complaints, the 2018 Compass sits abovethe model's median of 187.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Campaign 18V279000Chrysler (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.
electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Campaign 17V740000Chrysler (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 …
electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Campaign 18V524000Chrysler (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 Wran…
service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Campaign 18V523000Chrysler (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 co…
Owner sentiment is predominantly negative, with widespread criticism focused on poor reliability, subpar build quality, and weak performance.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Compass. See the full Compass owner picture and every model year.
Used Compass listings typically run $25,170–$27,692 across 2018 to 2026 model years.
Compare every Compass year side by side to see how 2018 ranks against the rest.