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2018 Jeep Compass

2018 Jeep Compass: engine and electrical issues dominate owner complaints

Engine and electrical issues dominate owner complaints for this model year, with fuel efficiency falling well below advertised estimates being the most common engine concern. Electrical complaints center on interior display and dashboard lighting that cannot be dimmed, creating hazardous glare at night. Power train and exterior lighting issues round out the pattern, with lighting complaints overlapping significantly with the electrical symptom of uncontrollable brightness.

Most reported areas

Engine safety 50%
Owners report real-world fuel efficiency falling dramatically short of the manufacturer's advertised estimates, accompanied by noticeable power loss. · 2 fire · 7 crash · 4 injured
Electrical System safety 40%
Owners report that the console and navigation screen brightness rises to its maximum setting at night and cannot be reduced using the dimmer switch. · 3 fire · 3 crash · 1 injured
Power Train safety 16%
Owners report poor fuel efficiency and power loss, with actual mileage far below what the manufacturer publishes. · 7 crash · 4 injured
Exterior Lighting0 7%
Owners report that interior dashboard lights remain fixed at their brightest level regardless of headlight or parking light settings and cannot be dimmed.
Fuel/Propulsion System safety 7%
62 complaints (7%), including 1 crash and no fires or injuries. Owners report poor fuel economy and loss of power.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 923 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.