2018 Jeep Compass electronic stability control (esc) problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electronic stability control (esc) on the 2018 Jeep Compass — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While in motion the electric emergency brake will ingage on its on cause the car to suddenly slow down and stop, very dangerous especially of in traffic. Another issue while in motion at random times the ' engine' or transmission'? Feels like it slips? And makes it hard for the car to accelerate…”
filed Nov 2, 2020
“I took in my vehicle about a month ago to get a fix on a service engine light issue. It seemed to be a problem when I had my ac on and the transmission light and service engine light would turn on. I wouldn't be able to accelerate and it would make a jerking movement when I put my car into drive. I…”
filed Oct 27, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems in other Compass years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Compass | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Compass | 8 | 2% |
| 2017 Compass | 12 | 5% |
| 2016 Compass | 15 | 5% |
| 2015 Compass | 6 | 5% |
| 2014 Compass | 19 | 6% |
| 2013 Compass | 7 | 9% |
| 2012 Compass | 5 | 3% |
| 2011 Compass | 8 | 4% |
| 2010 Compass | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 Compass | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 Compass | 3 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Jeep Compass
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.