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2018 Jeep Compass

6 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair when you can Electrical system

A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 12,779 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V524000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair soon Service brakes

A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 154,335 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V523000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Suspension

If the lower control arm separates, it can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The front lower control arms may be incorrectly welded, potentially resulting in a control arm separation.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 2,761 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V279000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Air bags

In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, unsecured inflator mounting nuts outside of the cushion assembly are potential projectiles that may strike the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

The passenger side air bag assembly may have inflator mounting nuts loose within the module assembly.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 27,210 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V732000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Electrical system

An instrument cluster that is too bright, and cannot be dimmed, can reduce the driver's ability to see at night, increasing the risk of a crash.

The brightness of the backlighting for the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) cannot be adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 25,823 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V740000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Engine and engine cooling

If the oil pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

4L engines. The engines may have a cracked oil pump housing that can result in oil pump failure.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 357 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V670000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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