2018 Jeep Compass Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 1%of 947 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2018 Jeep Compass, 1% of the 947 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On 12/21/21 at 6:30AM my vechicle stalled out making a right hand turn off on Trap Shooters Road onto Bay Road Magnolia DE. On 12/22/21 at 3:30PM my vechicle stalled out making a right hand turn off of Walker Road on to Salsbury Road in Dover DE. I took the car to jiffy lube on the way home from work and the car was over two quarts low on oil with 2K more before oil change is due. This was the fourth time the car ran out of oil inbetween oil changes. It uses over one quart per 1K miles”
NHTSA complaint #11444792, filed 2021-12“The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that a month after the vehicle was purchased, the vehicle started to experience several failures. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the coolant temperature gauge rose, and the vehicle experienced reduced power or stalled. The check engine warning light and two other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact was unable to pull over to the side of the road. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart at first attempt on some occasions. …”
NHTSA complaint #11713897, filed 2026-01, 33,000 miles“The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle was losing motive power. The contact stated the message that Engine Overheating was displayed with an audible chime coming from the vehicle. The vehicle stalled and the contact pulled off the roadway. The contact stated that after several attempts the vehicle restarted with the same message displayed on the instrument panel. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11656019, filed 2025-04, 84,000 miles“The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The driver was able to pull over to the side of the road. The driver was able to restart the vehicle after several minutes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where an oil consumption test was performed, and the vehicle passed the oil consumption test. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was currently experiencing excessive oil consumption and required 2 quarts of oil after driving 5,000 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #11710627, filed 2026-01, 74,000 miles“The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while approaching his driveway, when turning off the headlight and the ignition, he noticed the “Lights On’ message was illuminated however, the lights were off. The contact also stated on another occasion, while making a right turn, the vehicle seized. The contact stated while restarting the vehicle, the low oil pressure warning light was illuminated. The contact stated he continued to experience the failure while driving to his residence. …”
NHTSA complaint #11428015, filed 2021-08, 44,000 milesRelated recalls
- 17V670000Oct 24, 2017Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Cherokee and Compass vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. The engines may have a cracked oil pump housing…Covers: Jeep Compass 2018, Cherokee 2018
Related service bulletins
- 10239957May 18, 2023Water Quality When Mixed With Engine Coolant
- 10236933Apr 15, 2023wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
- 10236928Apr 14, 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…
- 10229804Dec 8, 20222.4L Engine Oil Consumption Test The customer may comment that the vehicles engine oil level is low or they need to add oil between oil change intervals and no visible signs of…
- 10227983Apr 2, 2022If a Mopar oil filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils.
- 10229059Mar 17, 2022No Start, After Flash And Or PCM Replace, DTC P0513 Invalid Skim Key Setting
- 10230180Jul 6, 2021Issue involves overheating, running hot, coolant leaks and related symptoms after a Mopar replacement engine has been installed in the vehicle.
- 10221594Jul 6, 2021Issue involves overheating, running hot, coolant leaks and related symptoms after a Mopar replacement engine has been installed in the vehicle.
- 10221277Jun 16, 2021Customer Complaint May Include Engine Oil Leak Or Consumption
- 10212473Jun 16, 2021Customer Complaint May Include Engine Oil Leak Or Consumption
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 1% |
| 2021 | 3 | 4% |
| 2020 | 4 | 3% |
| 2019 | 5 | 2% |
| 2018 | 7 | 1% |
| 2016 | 26 | 9% |
| 2015 | 2 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 10 | 5% |
| 2007 | 5 | 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 complaintsElectronic stability control
25 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Jeep Compass
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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