2018 JEEP COMPASS

6 recalls, 1,636 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

1,636 total complaints 55 crashes 15 fires 59 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE	429
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	282
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	186
POWER TRAIN	163
SERVICE BRAKES	80
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	64
STEERING	52
EXTERIOR LIGHTING	46
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	43
SUSPENSION	29

Incident date: Mar 29, 2026

Vehicle 2018 Jeep compass, 2.4 l tiger shark multi-air space safety defect summary, my vehicle is experiencing a severe recurring safety hazard causing unexpected vehicle stall and loss of power while driving at high speeds on the highway while operating normally the vehicle abruptly jerks and immed... Read more

Incident date: Mar 29, 2026

Incident date: Aug 25, 2026

On August 25, 2026, my 2018 Jeep Compass equipped with the 2.4L engine became inoperable approximately five months after I purchased it. The vehicle had approximately 68,000 miles. An independent repair shop initially found no fuel pressure and replaced the fuel pump and spark plugs. The vehicle rem... Read more

Incident date: Aug 25, 2026

Incident date: Mar 11, 2026

The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the infotainment center display intermittently was distorted, flashed on and off, and independently initiated calls; the contact stated that the failure occurred every time the temperature was warm and/or... Read more

Incident date: Oct 21, 2025

The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the message that the vehicle would shut off was displayed several times, requiring the driver to pull over. Additionally, while the contact's husband was driving, the vehicle stalled. The driver pulled ove... Read more

Incident date: Mar 11, 2026

I have had this car for a little over a year and it has given me nothing but problems they won’t let me out of my contract. It’s a 2018 Jeep compass and I’ve already had to replace the thermostat. My service transmission light is coming on all of a sudden, I’m having to put the oil in all th... Read more

Incident date: Aug 15, 2026

Subject: Vehicle Lost Power While Driving – Potential Battery/Electrical Safety Issue On August 15, 2026, my vehicle suddenly began malfunctioning and lost power while I was driving my daughter to a medical appointment. I was on/near Highway 20 and had to maneuver the vehicle into a parking lot t... Read more

Incident date: Mar 11, 2026

Incident date: Aug 15, 2026

Incident date: Jun 14, 2026

I purchased and paid for two NEW front tires for my RV from Mac’s Tire & Complete Auto in Tucson, Arizona. After the tires were installed, I drove the RV approximately 2,000 miles. During this trip, the front tires began deteriorating and coming apart on the inside. Because the damage was on the ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 14, 2026

When I accelerate from a complete stop. It makes a roaring noise that dies down once the car is in full swing. Toyota dealership is saying that it is a common problem for Toyota CHR and needs to be replaced. Replacement cost from my pocket is $12k

Incident date: Jun 14, 2026

I am reporting a safety concern involving the transmission in my 2022 Ford Bronco Sport equipped with the 1.5L engine and 8-speed automatic transmission (8F35). I purchased this vehicle new in May 2022 with approximately 6 miles on it. At approximately 83,000 miles, the vehicle displayed a “Power... Read more

Incident date: Jul 29, 2026

I am submitting this complaint because I believe my Volvo electric vehicle has a serious and recurring safety-related defect that has not been permanently repaired despite multiple repair attempts. Since purchasing the vehicle new, it has repeatedly failed to operate as intended, left me stranded mu... Read more

Incident date: Jul 21, 2026

The engine tries to die when in park. While stopped at a red light, it died and stated conditions not met to shift. Had to hit park button then restart it. This has happened 4 times. With & without auto start feature on

Incident date: Jul 16, 2026

At 5k miles there was an intermittent ticking/grinding noise. Dealer could not reproduce. At 10k it became more frequent. Dealer confirmed noise and found metal shavings in filter. Engine replaced per TSB. New engine failed after 100 miles. Blinking check engine light came on. Dealer inspected. Requ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 24, 2026

While driving down a busy neighborhood street 2 lanes with cars on both sides making it a 1 lane road pulled over to the side a little to let cars pass. All of a sudden ALL electrical and engine stopped and turned off. Only thing that was powered was instrument cluster with multiple warnings like SR... Read more

Incident date: Apr 24, 2026

My 2022 Honda CR-V experiences the "sticky steering" defect that has been widely reported and is currently under NHTSA investigation (EA23003). While driving at highway speeds, the steering wheel intermittently locks, requiring increased effort to move the wheel. When the steering finally releases, ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 2, 2026

The transmission shifts into park while driving causing the vehicle to jerk and slow down or stall. I contacted Ford and they stated that this was not a safety issue and that this was an advance notice and that no remedy is available until June 2027. They refused to provide a loaner vehicle until ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 31, 1969

My 2023 GLC300 suffered a severe, unprovoked emergency brake deployment in traffic, nearly causing a pileup. on [XXX]. The car has only 14,500 miles and has a chronic history of dangerous, unprovoked Active Brake Assist deployments. It broke down twice in its first month of ownership for other reaso... Read more

Incident date: Jun 14, 2026

Recall I got a electric problem plus air bags problem plus TC problem 🙄

Incident date: Jun 14, 2026

Recall I got a electric problem plus air bags problem plus TC problem 🙄

Incident date: Jun 8, 2026

Car was running fine then went to start and received warning about car being too hot. Checked coolant and it was low. Refilled and drove home. Upon arriving engine light came on. PO301 code. There was coolant intrusion into the cylinders, leading to engine failure. Rough idle when starting. Did not ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 8, 2026

The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking oil. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact requested a buyback. The ma... Read more

Incident date: Jun 8, 2026

While driving my 2020 Acura RDX on the highway, the sunroof suddenly shattered without any warning. There was a very loud explosion-like sound that was extremely startling and frightening. No objects appeared to strike the vehicle, and the glass seemed to break on its own while driving at highway sp... Read more

Incident date: Jun 2, 2026

The infotainment system on my Outback has become a complete distraction when driving. It calls people from my contacts on its own, it cuts off my navigation in the middle of a drive and it freezes up preventing cancelling of operation. This is the hub of the vehicle and makes using hands free devi... Read more

Incident date: Jun 2, 2026

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while reversing, the rear view camera displayed a distorted image. The contact later received a recall notification, NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention). The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the recall repair was comp... Read more

Incident date: Dec 1, 2025

I DROPPED OFF MY CAR AT THE COVINA KIA DEALERSHIP EXPLAINING THE RECALL AND THE ISSUES I NOTICE SUCH AS A BULGE IN THE VERTICAL PORTION OF THE SEAT NEAR WHERE THE CALVES TOUCH. THE SEAT ALSO FEELS DIFFERENT FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF THE CAR. THEY SAID THERE IS A 3 BUSINESS DAY WAIT TO EVEN BE DIAGNOSED... Read more

Incident date: Dec 1, 2025

For my 2019 BMW X5 SDRIVE40i, The A/C evaporator core failed and began leaking refrigerant, resulting in complete loss of cold air from the A/C system. The vehicle had approximately 50,000 miles. The repair required full dashboard removal and cost approximately $4,500 including a rental vehicle. Th... Read more

Incident date: Dec 15, 2025

Purchased truck on May 5th. May 7th scuba valve went bed causing air suspension failure. Low voltage system had critical safety failure causing loss of steering and throttle control. Received vehicle back from Tesla shop said they could not repay the issue. Next day while driving system had total lo... Read more

Incident date: Mar 20, 2026

2025/2026 Tesla Model Y Juniper experiences noticeable vibration starting at approximately 75 mph on smooth highways. The vibration is felt throughout the entire vehicle: steering wheel, doors, seats, and pedals/floor. It is not limited to the steering wheel. Tire balancing, alignment, and foam chec... Read more

Incident date: Mar 20, 2026

This car has well known issues with the infotainment system probably since it came out and nothing has been fixed. There are constant ghost touches/glitching, especially when it gets hotter outside. Now after owning it for a year, Apple CarPlay freaks out. I’ll be listening to music and then sudde... Read more

Incident date: Mar 20, 2026

The front passenger seat active head rest deployed while the vehicle was stopped and my wife was getting into the vehicle.

Incident date: Dec 15, 2025

The exterior paint on my 2019 Volvo XC90 has experienced significant premature peeling and delamination on the front bumper and surrounding body panels. This is not the result of collision, misuse, or environmental damage the vehicle has been properly maintained and garaged. The paint failure appear... Read more

Incident date: May 8, 2026

Heated seats get extremely hot. Smell of burning. Possible to catch fire or burn people Vw patrick volkswagen auburn ma confirmed that electrical inspection to rule out seat recall No. No recall has been submitted yet When i first bought the car in 2025

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

During the last service at the dealership. While they are replacing the battery, they found a melted bolt on the auxiliary battery that causes a loose cable connection and informed me that its a fire hazard. The car has 85k at the moment and all services were done at the dealership. No incident or a... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2026

Sunroof/moonroof cracked without any impact or signs of impact.

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

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 22, 2026

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

My 2021 Toyota Highlander is experiencing a transmission issue causing a high pitched whining. It has the problematic UA80F. Toyota has declined to remedy the problem even with it being a known issue.

Incident date: Oct 23, 2024

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated that the camera image was upside down and blank, and the message "Camera not Available" was displayed. The camera operated for several seconds and became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of N... Read more

Showing 50 of 1,636 complaints.

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, 2026).

38 Total Recalls

6,157 Total Complaints

2 Investigations

282 Reported Crashes

100 Reported Fires

4 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	1	7	View
2025	0	54	View
2024	0	113	View
2023	2	76	View
2022	4	392	View
2021	0	137	View
2020	1	255	View
2019	2	583	View
2018 (current)	6	1,636
2017	4	385	View
2016	1	462	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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