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2018 Jeep Compass Recalls

6 campaigns in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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NHTSA campaigns

6

Affected systems

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Urgent advisories

Aug 9, 2018

Latest campaign date

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What the record says

This model year's count is above the Jeep Compass average of 2.5 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2018 Jeep Compass recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 18V524000

Electrical System › Wiring › Front Underhood

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Reported Aug 9, 2018

What is recalled

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.

Safety consequence

A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 18V523000

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Reported Aug 9, 2018

What is recalled

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and Jeep Compass, 2018 Dodge Journey, and 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.

Safety consequence

A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U86.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 18V279000

Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Reported May 1, 2018

What is recalled

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

Safety consequence

If the lower control arm separates, it can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U42.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 17V740000

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster / Panel

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Reported Nov 21, 2017

What is recalled

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017-2018 Jeep Compass vehicles. The brightness of the backlighting for the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) cannot be adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."

Safety consequence

An instrument cluster that is too bright, and cannot be dimmed, can reduce the driver's ability to see at night, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update IPC software, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 8, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T70.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 17V732000

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Reported Nov 21, 2017

What is recalled

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Compass vehicles. The passenger side air bag assembly may have inflator mounting nuts loose within the module assembly.

Safety consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, unsecured inflator mounting nuts outside of the cushion assembly are potential projectiles that may strike the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 28, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T73.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 17V670000

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Reported Oct 24, 2017

What is recalled

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Cherokee and Compass vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. The engines may have a cracked oil pump housing that can result in oil pump failure.

Safety consequence

If the oil pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the oil pump, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 5, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T65.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other Jeep Compass model years

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Other 2018 Jeep recall reports

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2018 Jeep Compass recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Jeep Compass have?

This verified dataset contains 6 NHTSA campaigns associated with the 2018 Jeep Compass. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2018 Jeep Compass?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology