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2018 Jeep Compass Suspension Problems

Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2018 Jeep Compass has 24 NHTSA suspension complaints and 1 suspension-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2018 Jeep Compass

Electrical
295
Engine
197
Powertrain
144
Other
115
Lights
35
Steering
28
Brakes
27
Suspension
24
Airbags
15
Speed Control
14
Visibility
10
Seat Belts
5
Structure
5

24

Complaints

1

Recalls

2

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026

Suspension Recalls

18V279000

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Compass vehicles. The front lower control arms may be incorrectly welded, potentially resulting ...

All Suspension Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 8, 2025SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTSWhen starting the vehicle the error message comes on with the man holding the air bag and it comes o...
May 29, 2025SUSPENSION,POWER TRAINCar started shifting hard during deceleration giving a jolt forward. Check engine light came on for ...
Nov 9, 2024SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHERI took my vehicle to a dealership for diagnostic and was told the lower control arm in front is maki...
Oct 1, 2024SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHERHello,2018 jeep compass 4x4 with 35,000 miles. Backup camera screen half blacked out, can't use feat...
Jul 17, 2024SUSPENSIONVehicle started rattling going over bumps.
Jun 10, 2023SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSway bar links are unsafe. Electrical system makfunctions after idling vehicle and at other random ...
Feb 17, 2023SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,WHEELSPower train: Axel Assembly: Ankle Shaft
Jan 19, 2023SUSPENSIONFaulty sway bar link(s), front of vehicle
Aug 16, 2022SUSPENSIONOn 8/16/2022 I was involved in an accident due to front driver side suspension breaking.
Aug 16, 2022SUSPENSIONTie rod snapped causing an accident.
Aug 15, 2022SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES1. The car will stall while driving at highway speeds and/or will turn on the emergency brake after ...
Apr 18, 2022SUSPENSIONI was driving on a local street when all of a sudden I started hearing a rattling sound coming from ...
May 6, 2021SUSPENSIONTHE FRONT STABILIZER BAR END LINKS HAD TO BE REPLACED AFTER 25000 MILES. THIS VEHICLE IS ABOUT 2.5 Y...
Mar 12, 2021SUSPENSION,WHEELSALIGNMENT WENT OUT ON CAMBER, NO FACTORY ADJUSTMENT IS AVAILABLE. THE CHOICE IS WEAR TIRES UNEVEN AN...
Mar 5, 2021SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINETHE VEHICLE WILL RANDOMLY SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING. INTERIOR ELECTRICAL STOPS WORKING FIRST. THIS HAS...
Jan 1, 2021SUSPENSIONSTRUTS NEED TO BE REPLACED AFTER 10,000 MILES, HORRIBLE CLUNKING WHEN IT HITS ANY LITTLE BUMP, VERY ...
Sep 27, 2020SUSPENSIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP COMPASS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING OVER A SPEED BUMP, T...
Jul 23, 2020SUSPENSIONTHE PASSENGER SIDE STRUT HAS ALREADY BROKEN, THE VEHICLE IS UNDER 20,000 MILES. ALSO THE VEHICLE HAS...
Feb 1, 2020SUSPENSION,VISIBILITY/WIPERTHIS IS A TWO-YEAR-OLD CAR REQUIRING STRUT REPLACEMENT. NEVER DRIVEN OFF-ROAD AND NEVER DRIVEN ON A...
Dec 18, 2019SUSPENSIONFRONT BALL JOINTS BECAME SEVERELY LOOSE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. TIRE BECAME WOBBLY WHILE DRIVING

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