2018 Jeep Compass Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 3%of 947 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,062miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2018 Jeep Compass, 3% of the 947 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,062 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On november 14, 2019, my wife drove our 2018 Jeep Compass on a local street, within minutes, the car began slowing down in the middle of the road, came to a complete stop, and then shut off. Before the car shut off, the emergency brake light came on. On the first attempt, the car did not turn back on. On the second attempt, the car turned back on.”
NHTSA complaint #11280182, filed 2019-11, 9,000 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“I have been to papas now 5 times for the same two problems my start stop keeps stalling when trying to turn on 3 times now and has had the check start stop system light come on 3 times now. Also my part of my powertrain was broken and my strut broke.”
NHTSA complaint #11277514, filed 2019-11, 40,000 miles“My traction control makes a loud noise, after having it back to the garage 3 times I have been given 3 choices. 1 listen to the noise, turn up my radio or 3 turn off the traction control. Jeep has no answer or fix for the noise. I find it troubling that they would suggest turning up the radio which to me causes a safety issue or to turn off the traction control which seems to me was put on there as a safety feature. This has been an ongoing problem since I have owned this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11343899, filed 2020-08, 10,000 miles“I was driving 44 MPH headed to a red light intersection with 4 lanes of traffic coming the opposite direction when my Jeep shut off I had no steering, no breaks and no engine running. I was moving forward at 44mph unable to control the vehicle and kept hitting the start button. After several attempts the car restarted saying low oil pressure and I was able to steer the car off the road before entering the intersection and getting kiled. Car was towed to dealership d'ambrosio auto group. …”
NHTSA complaint #11205575, filed 2019-05, 3,650 milesRelated service bulletins
- 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…
Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 8 | 2% |
| 2018 | 25 | 3% |
| 2017 | 12 | 5% |
| 2016 | 15 | 5% |
| 2015 | 6 | 5% |
| 2014 | 19 | 6% |
| 2013 | 7 | 9% |
| 2012 | 5 | 3% |
| 2011 | 8 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 3 | 3% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2018 Jeep Compass
475 complaintsElectrical system
379 complaintsOther or unknown
194 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
151 complaintsBrakes
67 complaintsExterior lighting
64 complaintsFuel system
64 complaintsForward collision avoidance
38 complaintsVehicle speed control
33 complaintsSteering
28 complaintsSuspension
26 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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