2018 Jeep Compass Reliability

Electric System

Alternator, starter, hybrid battery and related systems, regular battery, battery cables, engine harness, coil, ignition switch, electronic ignition, distributor or rotor failure, spark plugs and wires failure.

What Owners Say

Gauges

"The car would not start at all."

Anonymous, NY (2018 Jeep Compass Limited 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

Headlights

"defective relay caused intermittent outage with one or both headlights."

Anonymous, (2018 Jeep Compass Trailhawk 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

Interior lights

"The radio has shut off on its own. The lights that illuminate P,R,D,M on the gear shift don't work 99% of the time. The bezel often comes loose."

Anonymous, OH (2018 Jeep Compass Latitude 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

Remote engine starter

"Various systems didn't work"

Anonymous, NY (2018 Jeep Compass Limited 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

Tire pressure monitor

"Left front tire presser monitor went bad and caused the entire warning system to show trouble lights and blew both batteries as well."

Anonymous, FL (2018 Jeep Compass Latitude 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

In-car Electronics

CD or DVD players, radio, speakers, GPS, communication system (e.g., OnStar), display screen freezes or goes blank, phone pairing (e.g. Bluetooth), voice control commands, steering wheel controls, portable music device interface (e.g., iPod/MP3 player), backup or other camera/sensors.

What Owners Say

In-dash navigation system (GPS)

"Will not register with U-Connect or provide graphics or location information"

Anonymous, CT (2018 Jeep Compass Unsure 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

Radio

"Some days there is neither radio or Bluetooth. Eight hours later both become operational"

Anonymous, CT (2018 Jeep Compass Unsure 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

Software update fixes

"Electric Circuit failed for turning off car when stopped"

Anonymous, WA (2018 Jeep Compass Trailhawk 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

Transmission Minor

Gear selector or linkage, leaks, transmission computer, transmission sensor or solenoid, clutch adjustment, rough shifting, slipping transmission.

What Owners Say

Gear selector or linkage

"Has trouble shifting into the proper gear especially between 30 and 40 mph. Whines because it is in the wrong gear."

Richard W., NY (2018 Jeep Compass Limited 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

Slipping transmission

"Transmission seems to not be able to fully engage in a gear. Makes a groaning noise which goes away when I move the selector lever to the left (manual shift position)."

Anonymous, NY (2018 Jeep Compass Limited 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

Transmission computer

"After leaving the car on idle for a few minutes, the service transmission and service engine lights turn on. Then, when I put it into gear, you hear a loud bang. If the light turns on while driving, the car won't change gears. I would then have to turn the car off, and then back on until the service transmission light goes off."

Anonymous, PR (2018 Jeep Compass Sport 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

Engine Minor

Accessory belts and pulleys, engine computer, engine mounts, engine knock or ping, oil leaks.

What Owners Say

Engine computer

"The computer malfunctioned and was replaced by a dealer."

Ryan F., MI (2018 Jeep Compass 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"When the vehicle is in Parking with the engine running, check engine and service transmission indicators light up and the transmission didn't change gears , this issues disappear if I turn off the engine and let if off for a while. Also the feature : automatic start/stop stopped working ."

Anonymous, FL (2018 Jeep Compass Latitude 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

Oil leaks

"Had the oil changed twice since I leased the vehicle. Both times I got back home only to have oil leaking onto my driveway. Last time I returned to the dealer only to be told that the oil filter was loose."

Richard W., NY (2018 Jeep Compass Limited 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

Drive System

Driveshaft or axle, CV joint, differential, transfer case, 4WD/AWD components, driveline vibration, traction control, electronic stability control (ESC), electrical failure.

What Owners Say

4WD/AWD components

"right from the start, starts out in 4wd at 50 mph shifts into 2wd it makes the most ungodly noise and vibrate till it gets done shifting,sometimes it may tatake upto 4 miles or i may have to shift back into 4wd and shift out againg.in the first 10000 miles i had 3 power transfer units in it and it was setting in the shop fore 1 month waiting for parts to come from heaven knows where. i doubt if i will ever be able to sell it or trade it in. IT IS A PIECE OF CRAP!!!!!!!!!"

Anonymous, (2018 Jeep Compass Latitude 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

Stability control (ESC)

"Around 35-40 mph and 1500RPMs, makes a humming noise which sounds like the engine revving higher than normal. There is a software update to handle it, but you can turn off traction control and the noise goes away."

Anonymous, OH (2018 Jeep Compass Latitude 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

Body Integrity

Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, loose or cracked seals and/or weather-stripping, air and water leaks.

What Owners Say

Seals and/or weather-stripping

"When it was below 30 degrees Fahrenheit, the front window iced up on the inside. The dealership fixed it."

Anonymous, (2018 Jeep Compass Latitude 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

Engine Major

Engine rebuild or replacement, cylinder head, head gasket, turbo or supercharger, timing chain or timing belt.

What Owners Say

Engine rebuild or replacement

"Burnt oil and ran dry. Went into limp home mode. Towed to dealer and engine rebuilt/ replaced in 2 days."

Anonymous, CT (2018 Jeep Compass Trailhawk 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

Power Equipment

Cruise control, clock, warning lights, body control module, keyless entry, wiper motor or washer, tire pressure monitor, interior or exterior lights, horn, gauges, 12V power plug, remote engine start, alarm or security system

What Owners Say

Starter

"Now since yesterday the car starter fail , I tested the battery voltage and was good . I use a jumper cables and after more than half hours it starts. I have to replace the battery to see if that is the problem."

Anonymous, FL (2018 Jeep Compass Latitude 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

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