2018 Jeep Compass Recalls, Problems & MPG

NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls and 946 owner complaints for the 2018 Jeep Compass. The EPA rates it 25 to 26 MPG combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.

Recalls
6
Owner complaints
946
Crashes / fires reported
28 / 5
EPA combined
25–26 MPG

2018 Jeep Compass recalls

  • Electrical SystemAug 9, 2018 · NHTSA 18V524000+

    Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

    Fix: 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.

    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 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.

  • Service Brakes, HydraulicAug 9, 2018 · NHTSA 18V523000+

    Risk: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

    Fix: 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.

    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.

  • SuspensionMay 1, 2018 · NHTSA 18V279000+

    Risk: If the lower control arm separates, it can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: 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.

    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.

  • Electrical SystemNov 21, 2017 · NHTSA 17V740000+

    Risk: 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.

    Fix: 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.

    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 101, "Controls and Displays."

  • Air BagsNov 21, 2017 · NHTSA 17V732000+

    Risk: 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.

    Fix: 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.

    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.

  • Engine and Engine CoolingOct 24, 2017 · NHTSA 17V670000+

    Risk: If the oil pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: 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.

    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.

Recall repairs are free. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours still needs one.

Most reported 2018 Jeep Compass problems

Owner complaints to NHTSA by system. One complaint can name more than one system.

  • Engine474
  • Electrical System379
  • Unknown or Other194
  • Power Train151
  • Exterior Lighting64
  • Fuel/Propulsion System63
  • Service Brakes62
  • Forward Collision Avoidance38

2018 Jeep Compass gas mileage

EPA ratings for each version (city / highway / combined).

VersionEngineCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Compass FWD2.4 L 4 cyl, Manual 6-spd233226$2,450
Compass 4WD2.4 L 4 cyl, Automatic 9-spd223025$2,550
Compass 4WD2.4 L 4 cyl, Manual 6-spd223125$2,550
Compass FWD2.4 L 4 cyl, Automatic 6-spd223125$2,550

Real-world mileage depends on how and where you drive. Logbay compares your actual MPG with these EPA numbers.

Questions

Does the 2018 Jeep Compass have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2018 Jeep Compass, most recently for the electrical system (Aug 9, 2018). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common 2018 Jeep Compass problems?

Owners filed 946 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported areas are engine (474), electrical system (379), unknown or other (194).

What gas mileage does the 2018 Jeep Compass get?

The EPA rates the 2018 Jeep Compass at 25 to 26 MPG combined (best version: 23 city / 32 highway).

Sources: NHTSA recalls and owner complaints (api.nhtsa.gov), EPA fuel economy (fueleconomy.gov). Updated Oct 26, 2026. Complaint counts are unverified owner reports.