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Jeep Compass

2018 only

1,617 classified complaints 6 recalls

171,167 sold in the US for 2018.

55 complaints on file
per 10,000 sold

2018 Jeep Compass have 1,617 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 6 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Body control and other modules, typically surfacing around 16,750 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2018 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Jeep Compass report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2018 only

Body control and other modules · Electrical 428 complaints · 25/10k sold

Median onset: 16,750 miles. 0.2% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 301 complaints · 18/10k sold

Median onset: 15,000 miles.

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Stalling and no-start · Engine 237 complaints · 14/10k sold

Median onset: 20,000 miles. 0.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Infotainment, screen and software · Electrical 98 complaints · 5.7/10k sold

Median onset: 16,500 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 98 complaints · 5.7/10k sold

Median onset: 20,500 miles. 2.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

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Battery, alternator and charging · Electrical 72 complaints · 4.2/10k sold

Median onset: 41,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $250–$1,030 nationally.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 63 complaints · 3.7/10k sold

Median onset: 18,400 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan · Engine 41 complaints · 2.4/10k sold

Median onset: 31,293 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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How does 2018 compare with other Compass years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2018 model year. See the full Jeep Compass report for every year and full specs/safety data.