Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 Jeep Compass has 144 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
144
Complaints
0
Recalls
4
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,ENGINE | failing component: Transmission / Powertrain. The transmission is jerking aggressively when shifting... |
| Jan 2, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at ... |
| Nov 25, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | I was driving and my car just stalled and I could not get it to start again. I have had this happen ... |
| Sep 23, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Shifting assembly failed. When the service center went to order it, it was heavily backordered (mean... |
| Sep 22, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that intermittently, while driving 60 MPH o... |
| Aug 30, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Description of Problem: Since purchase, this vehicle has exhibited severe safety defects, including... |
| Jul 22, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Key fob not found, tpms not reading but sensors are good, backup camera beeping when things are not ... |
| Jul 2, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Vehicle does not start or starts and will not go into gear. Dash lights go crazy and various issues ... |
| Jan 16, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I was at a red light and when the light turned and I put on the gas my car stalled. I could not sh... |
| Dec 15, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I own a 2018 Jeep Compass. My car has been stalling and going dead when stopping at stop signs/light... |
| Sep 12, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, the veh... |
| Jul 12, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Seat heat turns on and off randomly by itself. Screen does not always work. Transmission jumped, s... |
| Jun 29, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | 3 years ago the first problem started. If my car was idle for more than 15 minutes the SERVICE TRANS... |
| Jun 26, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I will be driving at any speed and the engine will lose power and stall. Very similar conditions as ... |
| May 8, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Random shiggling when driving between 20 ad 35mph specifically goin up slight inclines or hills, har... |
| Feb 19, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | CAR HAS BEEN STOPPING WHILE DRIVING ON MAJOR ROADWAYS. REQUIRES A RESTART IN THE MIDDLE OF A HIGHWA... |
| Jan 27, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | With absolutely zero prior indication of a problem, the car became completely immobilized in drive w... |
| Jan 1, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Transmission hard shift especially when cold. Makes grinding noise when shifting into 3rd. We have n... |
| Dec 1, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, both ... |
| Nov 20, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I purchased the vehicle on [XXX] from Mall Chevy in Cherry Hill NJ. From the first day, i was gettin... |