2018 Jeep Compass Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 67about this part
- Share
- 7%of 948 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 67 complaints about the brakes of the 2018 Jeep Compass, 7% of the 948 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,500 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Making a left turn to enter expressway my vehicle parking brake came on by itself stalled vehicle was able to finish the turn and pulled off to side of road. Week later today pulled up to red light parking brake came on vehicle stalled took a while to restart . I am fearful of getting into an accident. Taking to dealership on tuesday dec.15 2020.”
NHTSA complaint #11383142, filed 2020-12, 35,274 miles“My hill brake activates while I'm in traffic, making u-turns, and driving. I took it to the dealership in january and they couldn't replicate the problem so they couldn't resolve it. They had it from january 25th to february 14th. Now my car isn't starting and the hill brake is activating. I got a new battery and an oil change on monday, december 23rd.”
NHTSA complaint #11291253, filed 2019-12, 34,000 miles“It has shut down on me 4 times while driving. The emergency brake comes on by itself. The low oil pressure light came on the one time it shut down on me mid turn. Which is not possible for low oil pressure. It usually shuts down while going 25 to 35 MPH on a city street but has shut down on me while merging onto the expressway.”
NHTSA complaint #11270977, filed 2019-10, 25,000 miles“Computer message in the car information screen stated shifter service as I was turning on the car. Currently there hasn't been a recall on this item but according to the research there needs to be on set up. Everytime I attempt to accelerate there is a delay also upon braking just a tip jerks the whole vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11219994, filed 2019-06, 21,831 miles“When driving down the road if I make a complete stop the autostp engages will not disengage until Jeep is in park and turned off and on. The emergency brake will also randomly engage. Cause me not to be able to move. Also have had times were the brake pedal is stiff and cant start the Jeep.”
NHTSA complaint #11353117, filed 2020-09, 49,000 milesRelated recalls
- 18V523000Aug 9, 2018Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and Jeep Compass, 2018 Dodge Journey, and 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The rear brake…Covers: Jeep Compass 2018–2019, Dodge Grand Caravan 2018–2019, Jeep Cherokee 2019 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10231800Jan 25, 20232.4L Excessive Oil Consumption XB1 Warranty Extension The customer may describe one or more of the following: Oil pressure low indicator lamp illumination between oil changes…
- 10227712Oct 13, 2022Decreased Remote Start And RKE Range. Tire Pressure Sensors Values Are Not Displayed
- 10230194Jul 16, 2021Head unit button stuck DTC code B14DA-2A
- 10221608Jul 16, 2021Head unit button stuck DTC code B14DA-2A
- 10190725Mar 26, 2021Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 40% |
| 2025 | 3 | 10% |
| 2024 | 7 | 13% |
| 2023 | 4 | 8% |
| 2022 | 12 | 5% |
| 2021 | 6 | 7% |
| 2020 | 7 | 5% |
| 2019 | 41 | 12% |
| 2018 | 67 | 7% |
| 2017 | 29 | 13% |
| 2016 | 9 | 3% |
| 2015 | 6 | 5% |
| 2014 | 20 | 6% |
| 2013 | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 8 | 4% |
| 2010 | 4 | 6% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 15 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2018 Jeep Compass
476 complaintsElectrical system
380 complaintsOther or unknown
195 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
151 complaintsExterior lighting
64 complaintsFuel system
64 complaintsForward collision avoidance
38 complaintsVehicle speed control
33 complaintsSteering
28 complaintsSuspension
26 complaintsElectronic stability control
25 complaintsAir bags
22 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Jeep Compass
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology