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Buying a used 2018 Jeep Compass? Check these 6 recalls first

6 NHTSA recalls · 937 owner complaints on file

The 2018 Jeep Compass has 6 recalls in this group. Oil-pump failure, stalling, front control-arm welding, loose passenger-airbag mounting nuts, and rear-brake problems are the main mechanical and restraint concerns; instrument-panel dimming is also listed. NHTSA records 937 owner complaints, which are unverified reports, including 470 involving the engine, 375 the electrical system, and 151 the power train. Engine and electrical repair records merit close review alongside documentation for the individual recall remedies.

Before you buy

1. Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
2. Verify oil-pump and stalling recall repairs; request engine service records.
3. Confirm control-arm, passenger-airbag mounting, and rear-brake recall completion.
4. Check instrument-panel dimming and ask about electrical faults.
5. Open recalls are repaired free at any Jeep dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.

Recalls covering the 2018 Jeep Compass

What owners have reported to NHTSA

937 complaints filed for this model year, including 28 mentioning a crash, 5 a fire and 18 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.

When the complaints were filed

Complaints by the year they reached NHTSA. The current year is incomplete, and counts usually fall as fewer of these cars stay on the road.

Other model years

• 2019
• 2022
• 2023
• All Compass recalls