2018 Jeep Compass Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 64about this part
- Share
- 7%of 948 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 200miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 64 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2018 Jeep Compass, 7% of the 948 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 200 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I had my vehicle diagnosed due to interior lights do not dim at night leaving the Jeep very bright and dangerous. I have called Jeep and they refuse to fix the issue or give me a solution on what to do! They still refuse at of today 9/26/17.”
NHTSA complaint #11029982, filed 2017-09, 680 miles“1 unable to turn the radio volume up or down. Turned car off and on. Would not turn off accessory mode. Message stating car was on. Picture to be provided. Turned on and off multiple times. Problem was corrected next time I started it. 2 while driving accessory deactivated. Would not turn on. Problem corrected itself hours after leaving it parked. Picture of error message to be provided. 3 my Jeep was unable to stop at a yellow light. Stopped in middle of interscetion, almost a crash. Rainy weather.”
NHTSA complaint #11123366, filed 2018-08, 3,660 miles“The dash lights do not dim when transitioning from day to night driving. I have to pull the vehicle over, turn it off, wait a few minutes and restart. Sometimes it takes three or four tries before the lights dim. Additionally, the reverse camera display does not dim at night. I have almost backed into a ditch and a tree because I was blinded by the camera display. Usually I have to put something over it while backing up at night in order to do so safely. Very poor design in both the dash and reverse camera dimming technology. It's not like the dimming feature is new technology!”
NHTSA complaint #11183232, filed 2019-02, 200 miles“When using the back-up camera, the license plate lights shine into the camera and the brightness is practically blinding. It extremely difficult to judge/maneuver the car, even if using the mirrors ,and not the camera, to back-up. There is no way to adjust the brightness manually. If other cars/people are in the vacinity, it may cause a safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11156678, filed 2018-12, 50 miles“Multiple issues with car display, and dimmer capabilities. Navigation screen and backup camera blindingly bright when dark out, creating safety hazard. Had instrument panel cluster software update recall work completed but issue not resolved with recall work. Problem persists when vehicle is in motion and stationary.”
NHTSA complaint #11080029, filed 2018-03, 100 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10239857May 5, 2023HEADLAMP WITHOUT BALLAST,If a replacement D5S BULB is needed, order the following: FOR North America D5S PART NUMBER: L0000D5S FOR Enlarged Europe XF D5S PART NUMBER: 71777147…
- 10239856May 5, 2023HEADLAMP WITHOUT BALLAST,If a replacement D5S BULB is needed, order the following: FOR North America D5S PART NUMBER: L0000D5S FOR Enlarged Europe XF D5S PART NUMBER: 71777147…
- 10236957Apr 29, 2023Rear Tail Lamp Condensation Clearing Procedure Some customers may report that on occasion, vehicle exterior tail lamp assemblies are fogged with a light layer of condensation on…
- 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…
- 10228037Apr 14, 2022Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator…
- 10222982Jan 15, 2022Flash: Drivetrain Control Module (DTCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the DTCM with the latest available software. The customer may describe one or more of the…
- 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…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 10% |
| 2024 | 3 | 5% |
| 2023 | 4 | 8% |
| 2022 | 50 | 22% |
| 2021 | 4 | 5% |
| 2020 | 3 | 2% |
| 2019 | 10 | 3% |
| 2018 | 64 | 7% |
| 2017 | 6 | 3% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 2 | 2% |
| 2014 | 6 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 7 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2018 Jeep Compass
476 complaintsElectrical system
380 complaintsOther or unknown
195 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
151 complaintsBrakes
67 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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