2018 Jeep Compass: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 1595 complaints
1595
Total Complaints
19,000mi
Median Mileage
Engine
Top Issue
46
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
6,000
25th Percentile
19,000
Median Mileage
35,000
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Engine
458
Electrical System
357
Unknown Or Other
190
Power Train
149
Exterior Lighting
62
Fuel/Propulsion System
61
Service Brakes
59
Vehicle Speed Control
32
Steering
28
Automatic Emergency Braking
27
Severity Assessment
46
Crashes
9
Fires
28
Injuries
0
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"I HAD MY VEHICLE DIAGNOSED DUE TO INTERIOR LIGHTS DO NOT DIM AT NIGHT LEAVING THE JEEP VERY BRIGHT AND DANGEROUS. I HAVE CALLED JEEP AND THEY REFUSE TO FIX THE ISSUE OR GIVE ME A SOLUTION ON WHAT TO DO! THEY STILL REFUSE AT OF TODAY 9/26/17."
"I HAD MY VEHICLE DIAGNOSED DUE TO INTERIOR LIGHTS DO NOT DIM AT NIGHT LEAVING THE JEEP VERY BRIGHT AND DANGEROUS. I HAVE CALLED JEEP AND THEY REFUSE TO FIX THE ISSUE OR GIVE ME A SOLUTION ON WHAT TO DO! THEY STILL REFUSE AT OF TODAY 9/26/17."
"THE VEHICLE'S DASH BOARD LIGHTING DIMMING FUNCTION IS NOT WORKING AND IMPAIRING THE DRIVERS NIGHT VISION ALWAYS BEING AT THE HIGHEST SETTING. REPORTING THIS ISSUE AS THIS IS NOT ONLY AFFECTING A SINGLE VEHICLE, BUT MULTIPLES. THE JEEP HEADQUARTERS WERE CONTACTED BY MULTIPLE EFFECTED OWNER AS EVI..."
Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.
When Were Complaints Filed?
Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.
When Does Each Component Fail?
Median mileage at complaint for top components.
Engine
458 complaints
25th: 6,000 mi
Median: 19,000 mi
75th: 32,000 mi
Electrical System
357 complaints
25th: 9,000 mi
Median: 21,000 mi
75th: 40,000 mi
Unknown Or Other
190 complaints
25th: 3,995 mi
Median: 16,225 mi
75th: 27,909 mi
Power Train
149 complaints
25th: 6,104 mi
Median: 21,415 mi
75th: 37,000 mi
Exterior Lighting
62 complaints
25th: 56 mi
Median: 150 mi
75th: 6,375 mi
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
MI: 135
NY: 129
TX: 116
CA: 105
PA: 104
FL: 97
NJ: 87
IL: 74
NC: 74
OH: 61
Who Files Complaints?
2.6%
Original Owners
97.4%
Second+ Owners
Jeep Compass — Other Years
See how this model compares across different model years.
Active Recalls (6)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Lower Arm
Campaign 18V279000 | 01/05/2018
If the lower control arm separates, it can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Campaign 17V740000 | 21/11/2017
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.
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.
Front Underhood
Campaign 18V524000 | 09/08/2018
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Caliper
Campaign 18V523000 | 09/08/2018
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Engine
Campaign 17V670000 | 24/10/2017
If the oil pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Inflator Module
Campaign 17V732000 | 21/11/2017
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.
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.
Extend Your Engine Life
Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.
- Change oil on schedule — this is the single most important thing you can do
- Use the manufacturer-recommended oil weight and type
- Replace the air filter every 15,000-30,000 miles
- Don't ignore the check engine light — small issues become expensive fast
- Let the engine warm up for 30 seconds before driving hard in cold weather
- Address coolant leaks immediately to prevent overheating damage
Vehicle Rankings
Looking for a replacement?
Based on the data above, here are relevant options.
Affiliate link
Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.
Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.
Data through: 2026-03-28