2018 Jeep Compass seat belts problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 2018 Jeep Compass — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“For at least two months the driver's seat belt buckle intermittently unlatches or won't stay latched in my 2018 Jeep Compass. Because it's a critical safety component, I hope that Jeep may offer a goodwill repair or replacement, especially because the failure is due to a defective buckle.”
filed Jul 21, 2026
“Seat belt buckle rear left, yes Child buckled up and noticed it came unbuckled. No, I have purchased another own that also failed No No”
filed Aug 30, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seat Belts problems in other Compass years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Compass | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 Compass | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 Compass | 3 | 4% |
| 2019 Compass | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 Compass | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 Compass | 12 | 4% |
| 2015 Compass | 2 | 2% |
| 2014 Compass | 53 | 17% |
| 2013 Compass | 9 | 11% |
| 2012 Compass | 22 | 12% |
| 2011 Compass | 8 | 4% |
| 2010 Compass | 11 | 15% |
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.