2018 JEEP COMPASS

6 recalls, 1,618 complaints - 464 TSBs - 4/5 safety rating

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

Defect Description

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 J... Read more

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.

12,779 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Defect Description

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.

154,335 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

Defect Description

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.

2,761 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Defect Description

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 ... Read more

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.

25,823 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

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.

27,210 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Defect Description

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.

357 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Complaint Statistics

1,618 total complaints 56 crashes 16 fires 60 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE	426
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	286
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	178
POWER TRAIN	158
SERVICE BRAKES	80
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	64
STEERING	53
EXTERIOR LIGHTING	49
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	43
SUSPENSION	31

Incident date: Apr 24, 2026

The vehicle has stalled in traffic multiple times, it sends emergency messages while operating that the vehicle must pull off of the road or shut down, it is constantly displaying "service stop/ start system" messages and service lights, it sometimes doesn't start after having gotten to a location b... Read more

Incident date: Apr 24, 2026

Incident date: Jul 2, 2026

Engine stalled while driving. Battery is fine as all electrical functions remained operative.

Incident date: Dec 31, 1969

Engin is burning oil

Incident date: Jun 14, 2026

Dash warning came up “stop safely, vehicle will shut off soon” towed it to Jeep dealer took them over a week to get a diagnosis, they said they had to communicate with Detroit office. The issue is “probably” an alternator

Incident date: Jun 14, 2026

Incident date: Jun 8, 2026

10 day roundtrip from [XXX] to [XXX]. 5 incidents of catastrophic engine failure on interstates. Truck started to jerk, sputter, lost power at an alarming rate. No engine light until failure ocurred. Very dangerous with heavy holiday traffic. Lives were in danger, us and other vehicles around us. No... Read more

Incident date: Jun 8, 2026

Incident date: Jun 2, 2026

Coolant intrusion in the engine which needs replacement. Car was misfiring and white smoke coming out took the auto shop for service. Its about $9400 to fix the car which is now more than the car is worth. Dealership never warned me that this was a potential issue.

Incident date: Jun 2, 2026

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was/was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall re... Read more

Incident date: Dec 1, 2025

I was travelling on a two lane surface road with a speed of 45 mph, travelling at or below posted speed and just starting to slow to make a right hand turn when I encountered / wandered over the solid white line into a pothole at the edge of the road where there is no shoulder. Airbags on the passen... Read more

1 injured

Incident date: Dec 1, 2025

The steering wheel gets stuck when doing gentle turns at moderate speeds (30-50mph). This is a safety issue because you have to fight hard to return the steering to neutral, leading to the possible to overcorrect. The problem seems to get worse when the vehicle is hotter, or after driving for severa... Read more

Incident date: Dec 15, 2025

The headlights and interior lighting flickers when turned on. The vehicle often will not start, but once hooked up to a jumper pack starts immediately despite the batteries being inspected previously and being okay. The start/stop function doesn't always work, and the engine stalls while driving, ca... Read more

Incident date: Dec 15, 2025

Incident date: Mar 20, 2026

Engine light came on, breaking light, abs

Incident date: Mar 20, 2026

Engine light came on, breaking light, abs

Incident date: Dec 15, 2025

Vehicle had died before and was brought to dealer but was restartrd, no problem could be found. Two weeks later, engine locked up on a 70mph highway. With children and wife in vehicle. Could not restart. Had to be towed to dealer. No previous lights or warnings before engine locking up.

Incident date: Mar 20, 2026

Vehicle: 2016 Ford Explorer 2WD V6-3.5L VIN: [XXX] rchase: January 20, 2026 Odometer at Purchase: 70,929 miles (fraudulent — true mileage approximately 123,779 miles) Dealer: Drive Time Car Sales Company LLC, DBA Drive Time, 8805 E Adamo Dr, Tampa, FL 33619-3525 Narrative — Copy and Paste Into N... Read more

Incident date: May 8, 2026

Vehicle was driven for 5 minutes before alerting that it was overheating. While attempting to pull into a safe location off of a main road, the vehicle would not allow me to accelerate. This left our family stranded in the turn lane. I was unable to restart the engine or shift into drive.

Incident date: Apr 28, 2026

Transmission has had a failure to shift problem on several occasions resulting in deceleration and a decreased ability to accelerate. This has occurred on most occasions at highway speeds while passing a vehicle causing a very unsafe condition. Dealer has evaluated and determined the transmission va... Read more

Incident date: Apr 28, 2026

Our Traverse has the transmission shudder really bad. This started at about 20k miles. Dealership made some adjustments which helped. Now that it out of warranty, this has gotten soo much worse. This needs to recalled.

Incident date: Mar 1, 2026

The Abs light came on a couple of days before the accident happened.Then light would turn off after awhile but would re appear when truck was driving for a few minutes. My boyfriend was driving to work when he applied the brakes and truck slid into the pole during the winter .Truck was towed and fix... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Mar 11, 2026

The warning light is saying engine power reduced having to do with the DEF system

Incident date: Mar 11, 2026

The warning light is saying engine power reduced having to do with the DEF system

Incident date: Mar 22, 2026

I am writing to formally report a safety concern regarding my 2018 Hyundai Elantra. The vehicle has experienced a failure of the heater hose/pipe, which appears to be made of plastic and connected to a metal component. This failure has resulted in a coolant leak, creating a serious risk of engine ov... Read more

Incident date: Mar 22, 2026

Component: Parking Assist / Driver Assistance Sensors / Object Detection Incident Description: While operating my Buick Encore GX, I executed a controlled, low-speed right turn and struck a stationary structural column within the vehicle’s path. The column was a fixed, solid object located in cl... Read more

Incident date: Mar 22, 2026

I have a 2019 Ford Fusion hybrid titanium, and it is exhibiting issues of a recall that Ford has issued for my year making model. But not specifically for my Vin. The recall is for the A.P.I.M. module and is a software glitch that although leave the infotainment system with a black or blank screen o... Read more

Incident date: Mar 18, 2026

We had two incidences with in a week. 1. My wife was at a stop light getting ready to go through an intersection when the light turned green she pressed on the gas pedal and the vehicle would not go it just flashed a few codes and a warning came up about a possible condition that occurred. She had t... Read more

Incident date: Mar 18, 2026

The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Tucson. The contact was informed by the Turo App that the VIN was associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V893000 (Trailer Hitches); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet availa... Read more

Incident date: Mar 18, 2026

The vehicle was serviced at Bartow Ford in Bartow, Florida, where approximately $1,100 was paid for the installation of a Body Control Module (BCM). Less than two weeks after this repair, the vehicle was returned to the same dealership due to issues involving the windshield wipers. According to the ... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Oct 23, 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that the rear-view camera displayed a blank or blue image while in reverse(R). In addition, there was an abnormal scrambling sound coming from the radio before the radio failed to operate as needed. The contact stated that other electrical feat... Read more

Incident date: Feb 27, 2026

O2 (oxygen) sensor is faulty even after replacing it several times.

Incident date: Feb 27, 2026

Hello. I brought my Tesla Y to Tesla service local at 7077 W. Sahara Av., Las Vegas, NV. To fix noise in the breaks on Aug 28, 2025, After that on the same day i went to drive Tesla and I started feeling severe ear pressure, heart pressures, severe body pain from high EMF exposure, also severe elec... Read more

Incident date: Nov 1, 2025

Vacuumed pump replacement oil leakVacume Brake fluid leaked into power booster Complete brake failure . Complete Brake failure while pulling 6000 lb trailer Family in vehicle . Coolant leaks, water pump,heater hoses, exaust turbos ,and blow off valve.

Incident date: Feb 1, 2026

Blind spot indicator malfunction. Seat sensors alert for no reason. Cruise control stops working. Vehicle automatically brakes for no reason. Information screen malfunction and goes black at random.

Incident date: Nov 1, 2025

Incident date: Feb 15, 2025

The contact owns a 2024 Kia EV9. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, there was an abnormal slapping sound coming from the rear passenger’s side of the vehicle. While observing the tires, the contact became aware that the rear tires were bald, and the steel belts were coming... Read more

Incident date: Jun 18, 2025

Power steering quit while driving. Electric Power Steering unit faulty from factory.

Incident date: Jan 23, 2026

The DC/DC converter failed causing the generator not to charge. This caused the car to lose all power whilst I was driving the vehicle and come to a complete stop on an active road.

Incident date: Dec 1, 2025

Severe throttle lag and hard shifting when accelerating from a stop. This has caused several near misses when the vehicle will “stall” in the line of traffic causing lack of acceleration. Often happens when stopping at a four way stop or other stop sign followed by immediate acceleration. Was ab... Read more

Incident date: Dec 1, 2025

With 82,300 miles on the Odometer, my 2017 Honda CRV Touring AWD started misfiring and displayed a check engine light for a P0301 Cylinder 1 misfire detected. All 4 injectors had failed displaying Cylinder 1-4 as Fail(Rich) under the dealership diagnostic. This left me with a $2,000 repair bill at t... Read more

Incident date: Dec 1, 2025

While trying to quickly accelerate there is a very noticeable lag between accelerator pedal and vehicle response. I would say ~250-500ms, which in certain situations is extremely dangerous.

Incident date: Jan 13, 2026

While driving back into town on the interstate, my oil plug fell out of my car. It was not known at the time the oil plug was what fell out. I remember hearing a clunk underneath my car. About 5-10 minutes after I heard the noise, my oil light flashed, and I could feel my car unable to accelerate fu... Read more

Incident date: Nov 12, 2025

I had a service airbag warning go off days prior which was then followed by my parking brake warning and a constant seatbelt warning chime that happened concurrently. The vehicle had these issues cleared by my mechanic but hasn't been able to be resolved. From what i understand, the seatbelt sensor ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 31, 1969

TAILGATE MALFUNCTION - unable to open and close tailgate. Warning message on dash states - TAILGATE POWER FAILURE

Incident date: Dec 31, 1969

This vehicle has an active water intrusion from the headliner above the windshield due to windshield bonding and body seal failure. Water is dripping down and entering the dashboard area and shorting electrical control modules behind the media/glove box and media console. Each time the media/glove ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 31, 1969

Incident date: Jan 6, 2026

When engaging the gas pedal, it broke off during travel, requiring a need to pull over. Gas pedal is entirely plastic and contains no metal parts.

Incident date: Jan 6, 2026

The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at high speeds, the steering wheel was shaking and the 4WD, ABS, and stability control features were inoperable. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was previously repaired under NH... Read more

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2018 JEEP COMPASS

2018 Jeep Compass SUV FWD

Category	Rating
Overall Rating	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash, Driver	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash, Passenger	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Side Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover	3 / 5 ★★★☆☆
Rollover Risk	20.2%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	Optional
Lane Departure Warning	Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2018 JEEP COMPASS

464 manufacturer communications from 208 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	97
350000 EQUIPMENT	51
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.	41
100000 POWER TRAIN	37
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	22
160000 STRUCTURE	20
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL	15
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION	12

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

SOS and Assistance Call Not Working After Radio Exchange Unit Installed

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On

020000 SUSPENSION

LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing

114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Warranty Bulletin D-16-03 - "Can / Am" Warranty Coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 WCC (Rev. B)

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

FCA Caribbean Warranty Bulletin ID-23-20 "Can / Am" Warranty Coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 WCC

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Low Charging Voltage Displayed On Cluster

119410 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:PORT

Low Charging Voltage Displayed On Cluster

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Apple CarPlay Does Not Work Or Not Connecting

346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS

Apple CarPlay Does Not Work Or Not Connecting

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Lubrication and Maintenance Fluids If MOPAR fluids and chemicals are not readily available, please review Service Library for specifications so a suitable alternative can be used

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Customer Satisfaction Notification ZD7 - Radio Software update

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Customer Satisfaction Notification ZD7 - Radio Software Update

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Customer Satisfaction Notification ZD7 - Radio Software Update

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Customer Satisfaction Notification ZD7 - Radio Software Update

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Customer Satisfaction Notification ZD7 - Radio Software Update

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

SOS, Assistance Calls Not Successful After Radio Replacement or Radio Software Update

353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE

SOS, Assistance Calls Not Successful After Radio Replacement or Radio Software Update

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Water Quality When Mixed With Engine Coolant

350000 EQUIPMENT

HEADLAMP WITHOUT BALLAST,If a replacement D5S BULB is needed, order the following: FOR North America D5S PART NUMBER: L0000D5S FOR Enlarged Europe XF D5S PART NUMBER: 71777147 FOR Enlarged Europe XP D5S PART NUMBER: 1609490380

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

350000 EQUIPMENT

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

Rear Tail Lamp Condensation Clearing Procedure Some customers may report that on occasion, vehicle exterior tail lamp assemblies are fogged with a light layer of condensation on the inside of the lenses. This may be reported after the lamp

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

350000 EQUIPMENT

wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK

061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

2.4L Excessive Oil Consumption XB1 Warranty Extension The customer may describe one or more of the following: ? Oil pressure low indicator lamp illumination between oil changes. ? Excessive oil consumption. This bulletin involves performin

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Radio Remained On After Ignition Is Switched Off, Dead Battery From Excessive Radio Current Draw

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Radio Remained On After Ignition Is Switched Off, Dead Battery From Excessive Radio Current Draw

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

160000 STRUCTURE

Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates. NOTE: **Verify current warranty policy to d

160000 STRUCTURE

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

2.4L Excessive Oil Consumption XB1 Warranty Extension The customer may describe one or more of the following: Oil pressure low indicator lamp illumination between oil changes. Excessive oil consumption. This bulletin involves performing an

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Warranty Bulletin D-23-01 - (XB1) 2.4L Engine ? Select 2014 - 2019 Jeep Cherokee (KL), 2017 - 2018 Jeep Compass (MP), 2015 - 2018 Jeep Renegade (FWD/AWD) (BU), 2013 - 2016 Dodge Dart (PF), 2015 - 2017 Chrysler 200 (UF), 2016 - 2018 Fiat 500

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

UCQ UAQ UGQ and UDQ Radio Enhancements Software Updated to 18.8 Customers may experience one or more of the following: ? **Wi-Fi hotspot connection failure (UAQ and UCA). ? Mobile Station Integrated Services Digital Network (MSISDN) missin

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

UAQ and UCQ Radio Enhancements Customers may experience one or more of the following: ? **Wi-Fi hotspot connection failure. ? Speaker popping, crackle noise during Voice Recognition (VR) response and navigation guidance. ? Mobile Station I

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

010000 STEERING

160000 STRUCTURE

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Radio Over The Air Software Version Update to 22.66 This bulletin provides information regarding the latest Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) update and provides the service technician an overview of the steps a customer will need to take to co

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

061540 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:OIL COOLER

2.4L Engine Oil Consumption Test The customer may comment that the vehicles engine oil level is low or they need to add oil between oil change intervals and no visible signs of oil leaking from the engine. This bulletin involves performin

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Electronic Shift Module (ESM) Updates

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Radio Remained On After Ignition Is Switched Off, Dead Battery from Excessive Radio Current Draw

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Radio Remained On After Ignition Is Switched Off, Dead Battery from Excessive Radio Current Draw

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Decreased Remote Start And RKE Range. Tire Pressure Sensors Values Are Not Displayed

160000 STRUCTURE

Approved Use of Weld Through Primers This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding the use of weld through primer when using Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welding (STRSW) and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) processes when welding

160000 STRUCTURE

163200 STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DOOR

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

160000 STRUCTURE

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

No Start, Start Stop Inoperative, Cluster Message Service Start Stop System

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Decreased Remote Start And RKE Range. Tire Pressure Sensors Values Are Not Displayed

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Decreased Remote Start And RKE Range. Tire Pressure Sensors Values Are Not Displayed

199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

Decreased Remote Start And RKE Range. Tire Pressure Sensors Values Are Not Displayed

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

No Start, Start Stop Inoperative, Cluster Message Service Start Stop System

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

Panasonic VP4R Wi-Fi New Enrollment Pause

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Panasonic VP4R Wi-Fi New Enrollment Pause

350000 EQUIPMENT

Panasonic VP4R Wi-Fi New Enrollment Pause

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Panasonic VP4R Wi-Fi New Enrollment Pause

350000 EQUIPMENT

Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the techn

200000 WHEELS

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

140000 AIR BAGS

100000 POWER TRAIN

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

UAS, UAQ, UCS, UAV, UCV and UCQ Radio Over The Air Software Version Updates

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

RADIO, MULTI Media ALERT: Radio replacement will lead loss of connectivity. Please do NOT replace the head unit if the customer has or plans to have a connectivity service plan. New software will be released to fix this later. ?Verify if

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

If a Mopar oil filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils.

350000 EQUIPMENT

If a Mopar oil filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils.

357500 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS

Connectivity Lost After Radio Replacement

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Connectivity Lost After Radio Replacement

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Connectivity Lost After Radio Replacement

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Connectivity Lost After Radio Replacement

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Connectivity Lost After Radio Replacement

100000 POWER TRAIN

No Start, After Flash And Or PCM Replace, DTC P0513 Invalid Skim Key Setting

115000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM

No Start, After Flash And Or PCM Replace, DTC P0513 Invalid Skim Key Setting

061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

No Start, After Flash And Or PCM Replace, DTC P0513 Invalid Skim Key Setting

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

No Start, After Flash And Or PCM Replace, DTC P0513 Invalid Skim Key Setting

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

No Start, After Flash And Or PCM Replace, DTC P0513 Invalid Skim Key Setting

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Connectivity Lost After Radio Replacement (Incorrect year "2020" on final document)

118310 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:SOFTWARE

Connectivity Lost After Radio Replacement (Incorrect year "2020" on final document)

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Connectivity Lost After Radio Replacement (Incorrect year "2020" on final document)

357500 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS

Connectivity Lost After Radio Replacement (Incorrect year "2020" on final document)

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Connectivity Lost After Radio Replacement (Incorrect year "2020" on final document)

350000 EQUIPMENT

Connectivity Lost After Radio Replacement (Incorrect year "2020" on final document)

357500 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS

Connectivity Lost After Radio Replacement (Incorrect year "2020" on final document)

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Battery Drain Concern, Dual USB Port Normal Operational Draw, Extended Illumination Or Extended Operation After Key Off

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Battery Drain Concern, Dual USB Port Normal Operational Draw, Extended Illumination Or Extended Operation After Key Off

114710 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS:ACCESORY POWER OUTLET/JACK/PORT/USB/SAE/CIGARETTE LIGHTER

Battery Drain Concern, Dual USB Port Normal Operational Draw, Extended Illumination Or Extended Operation After Key Off

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Battery Drain Concern, Dual USB Port Normal Operational Draw, Extended Illumination Or Extended Operation After Key Off

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Remote Start Aborts And ESS (Stop/Start) Becomes Unavailable. DTC B25C9

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Remote Start Aborts And ESS (Stop/Start) Becomes Unavailable. DTC B25C9

116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

Remote Start Aborts And ESS (Stop/Start) Becomes Unavailable. DTC B25C9

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, JEEP COMPASS

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2019

False overheat leading to loss of motive power

On December 2, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE22-013 to investigate allegations of loss of motive power accompanied by high coolant temperature messages on the dashboard of Model Year 2019-2020 Jeep Compass vehicles. At the time this investigation was opened, ODI was aware ... of fifteen Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) for Model Year (MY) 2019-2020 Jeep Compass vehicles alleging a loss of motive power (LOMP) while driving. The LOMP events were often accompanied by a high coolant temperature or coolant temperature too high message appearing on the dashboard of the vehicle. In most incidents, the high coolant temperature or coolant temperature too high dashboard messages spontaneously self-corrected or were corrected after the vehicle was stopped and restarted. One complainant alleged no immediate restart, and the vehicle was towed. A Preliminary Evaluation (PE) was opened to assess the frequency and potential safety consequences of these engine shut down events. On January 19th, 2023, ODI sent an information request letter to Fiat Chrysler US LLC (FCA) requesting pertinent information on the subject 2019-2020 Jeep Compass vehicles. FCA provided its full response on March 2nd, 2023. ODI has reviewed the information FCA provided as well as new reports submitted to NHTSA’s Vehicle Owner Questionnaire database. Based on a review of available information, ODI has identified 173 subject vehicles that likely experienced a shutdown event associated with the high coolant temperature or coolant temperature too high dashboard messages. ODI found the 2019 Model Year (MY) Jeep Compass as having the highest failure rate while also being the oldest group of vehicles in this investigation. The 2019 Jeep Compass vehicles that experienced a failure represent an incident rate of about 0.09%. The 2020 Jeep compass vehicles that experienced a failure represent an incident rate of about 0.04%. After reviewing the information available at this time, ODI identified one allegation of a crash and no allegations of injury, fire, or fatality. The alleged crash occurred at a stop light and was able to be restarted immediately. In its response to ODI, FCA provided its assessment of the alleged defect in the subject vehicles. FCA believes the alleged defect does not pose an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety. FCA stated that allegations related to this investigation involve the vehicle notifying the driver of an overheat condition, via a message and telltale lights, followed by an engine shutdown. FCA goes on to say that once the engine shuts down, the driver is instructed via an instrument cluster message to place the vehicle in park. After the vehicle is placed in park, it can then be restarted and immediately driven with no issues. This is consistent with ODI’s observations. Based on the analysis conducted by ODI indicating a low failure rate and given that the vehicles normally can be re-started immediately after the shutdown event, this investigation is closed. The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist. NHTSA reserves the right take additional actions if warranted by future circumstances. To review the ODI reports cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.Read more

AQ, Closed , Model Year: 2017

Northwest Chrysler Jeep Dodge Sale Issue

NHTSA opened AQ17-004 to determine whether Northwest Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Houston, Texas (Northwest) has complied with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301 (Safety Act) and its implementing regulations. The Safety Act requires, among other th... Read more

JEEP COMPASS - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the JEEP COMPASS across all model years (2007, 2023).

37 Total Recalls

6,081 Total Complaints

2 Investigations

275 Reported Crashes

97 Reported Fires

3 Reported Deaths

JEEP COMPASS - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	0	4	View
2025	0	43	View
2024	0	105	View
2023	2	76	View
2022	4	387	View
2021	0	131	View
2020	1	251	View
2019	2	572	View
2018 (current)	6	1,618
2017	4	385	View
2016	1	452	View
2015	1	173	View
2014	2	518	View
2013	1	121	View
2012	4	263	View
2011	3	283	View
2010	2	108	View
2009	1	60	View
2008	0	135	View
2007	3	396	View

Other JEEP Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
GRAND CHEROKEE	384	39,569	View
WRANGLER	313	22,084	View
CHEROKEE	297	20,619	View
WAGONEER	96	662	View
LIBERTY	92	11,701	View
GRAND WAGONEER	53	298	View
GLADIATOR	45	1,287	View
RENEGADE	34	3,433	View

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