2018 Jeep Compass fuel/propulsion system problems
63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2018 Jeep Compass — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On August 25, 2026, my 2018 Jeep Compass equipped with the 2.4L engine became inoperable approximately five months after I purchased it. The vehicle had approximately 68,000 miles. An independent repair shop initially found no fuel pressure and replaced the fuel pump and spark plugs. The vehicle…”
filed Aug 28, 2026
“My 2018 Jeep Compass, with approximately 107,000 miles, has developed symptoms consistent with the oil pump/oil pressure defects reported in other recalled Jeep Compass vehicles. The vehicle frequently struggles to start, runs rough with noticeable vibration, and has displayed an oil pressure…”
filed Jun 9, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Compass years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Compass | 2 | 8% |
| 2024 Compass | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 Compass | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 Compass | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 Compass | 4 | 5% |
| 2020 Compass | 4 | 3% |
| 2019 Compass | 11 | 3% |
| 2017 Compass | 10 | 4% |
| 2016 Compass | 16 | 5% |
| 2015 Compass | 8 | 7% |
| 2014 Compass | 25 | 8% |
| 2013 Compass | 2 | 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.