2018 Jeep Compass structure problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2018 Jeep Compass — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“failing component: Transmission / Powertrain. The transmission is jerking aggressively when shifting into gear. yes, the vehicle is available for inspection. I currently have the vehicle in my possession. How was safety put at risk? The vehicle jerked violently into gear while accelerating from a…”
filed Mar 23, 2026
“Since 2023, my vehicle has had water leakage coming from the back right passenger side from the seat belt opening and right side of the back trunk. This is a major concern because my son’s car seat is seated on the right back seat where the water leakage is coming from. I don’t want any mold to…”
filed May 17, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Compass years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Compass | 1 | 4% |
| 2023 Compass | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 Compass | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Compass | 5 | 2% |
| 2017 Compass | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 Compass | 8 | 3% |
| 2015 Compass | 3 | 3% |
| 2014 Compass | 14 | 5% |
| 2013 Compass | 4 | 5% |
| 2012 Compass | 12 | 7% |
| 2011 Compass | 23 | 12% |
| 2010 Compass | 13 | 18% |
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.