*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Electrical system
When trying to start the jeep it says the hood is open and continues to act like the jeep is going to start over and over again! When it does start it runs rough! Itâs is stating it needs coil 1 replaced which has been replaced and didnât fix a thing it canât be driven appears to be junk. Also the start stop has not been working at all
Oct 2, 2026Engine
Stop Safely Vehicle Will Shut Off Soon
Oct 25, 2026Electrical system
â¢Manufacturer: Jeep / Stellantis â¢Year: 2018 â¢Model: Jeep Compass â¢VIN: [XXX] â¢NHTSA ODI Complaint Number: 11771736 â¢Date of Formal NHTSA Complaint: October 16, 2026 I am writing to formally escalate a serious and recurring electrical and starting-system malfunction affecting my son's 2018 Jeep Compass, identified above. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Oct 16, 2026Electrical system
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that on multiple occasions, while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to a service center, where the battery was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that when the failure occurred, multiple warning lights illuminated, including the start/stop warning light. The contact stated that multiple attempts using the key fob were required to start the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that the infotainment system displayed a blank screen due to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by telephone. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.
Oct 16, 2026 · 104,000 milesElectrical system
Back-up camera (reverse) is inoperable. Camera image is black.
Jul 13, 2025Equipment › Electrical › Infotainment › Video (touch)screen/monitor/unit
UCONNECT SCREEN/ NO AVAILABLE BACK UP CAMERA HAS CEASED TO WORK DUE TO CONDITION OF SCREEN FAULTY THERMAL GLUE VISABLE NAVIGATION UNUSABLE PHONE CALLS MADE BY THE SYSTEM WITH NO HUMAN INTERACTION REPEATEDLY OPERATIOR DISTRACTION IS OCCURING DUE TO THESE ISSUES SCREEN DELAMINATION SCREEN IS BLACK OR DISPLAYS COLOR BLOCK LINES BACK UP CAMERA IS NOT ABLE TO BE USED CALLS ARE MADE BY THE SYSTEM ON ITS OWN REPEATEDLY CHANGES HEATING CLIMATE CONTROL ON ITS OWN WHILE OPERATING VEHICLE
Sep 24, 2026Electrical system
Aux battery failed; start/stop, stopped at a red light car shut off in start/stop mode, when I went to drive my car went into limp mode and emergency break engaged and every single light on my dash came on. I had to turn car off in the intersection. Once I turned the car back on every light came back on and when I shifted it into drive the transmission slammed so hard it jerked the entire car. This has issue started around 60,000 miles. I have 131,000miles now. Being broke down in the middle of an intersection is extremely dangerous especially with a new born in the car and it reoccurs every couple of months. Also wheel speed sensor has frequently loosen since 60,000 miles. This caused…
Aug 6, 2026Engine
I have a 2018 Jeep Compass that is experiencing an intermittent engine stall while I am driving. The engine cuts off, particularly when I am sitting in traffic or maintaining the same speed for an extended period of time. There is currently no check-engine light illuminated. This is a serious safety concern because the vehicle is losing power while being operated on the road. I do not consider this a normal drivability issue, and I need the vehicle properly diagnosed for an intermittent stalling/loss-of-power condition. Please check my VIN for all open safety recalls, including any PCM/powertrain-control-module recalls or campaigns, and check whether there are any applicable technical…
Sep 14, 2026
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