Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 Jeep Compass
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Jeep Compass has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 948 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V524000 Voltage Regulator may Fail and Cause Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V523000 Insufficient Coating on Rear Brake Caliper Pistons NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V279000 Lower Control Arm Separation NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V740000 Instrument Brightness not Adjustable/FMVSS 101 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V732000 Passenger Air Bag Assembly May Contain Loose Nuts NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V670000 Oil Pump Failure Causing Engine Stall NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 476 complaints
- Electrical System 380 complaints
- Unknown or Other 195 complaints
- Power Train 151 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 64 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 63 complaints
Of the 948 complaints on file, 28 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 948 complaints, owners report 18 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,500–$10,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 Jeep Compass exhibits below-average reliability due to frequent engine and electrical issues. Common complaints include engine failures and electrical system faults, supported by numerous recalls targeting these systems.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 50,000–80,000 miles | $2,000–$4,000 | very common |
| Electrical system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | very common |
| Brake calipers | 30,000–60,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| Control arms | 50,000–80,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | occasional |
| Instrument cluster | 40,000–70,000 miles | $200–$600 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Tire rotations
- Brake pad inspection
- Transmission fluid check
- Coolant replacement
- Air filter replacement
- Battery test
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Check engine light
- Dimming instrument panel
- Delayed brake response
- Vibration in steering
- Unusual engine noise
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Jeep Compass at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.