2018 Jeep Compass Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 64about this part
- Share
- 7%of 948 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,450miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 64 complaints about the fuel system of the 2018 Jeep Compass, 7% of the 948 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,450 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle burns through oil at a rapid rate with no warning indicators. Once the oil reaches a critical level the engine shuts down with no warning. Dealership called this limp mode third oil change I checked the level for safety. 1000 miles to go before my next oil change and the engine is down 2 quarts.”
NHTSA complaint #11246083, filed 2019-08, 16,400 miles“My car has stalled out several times on the interstate and in busy in town traffic all due to low oil pressure. I have taken my car in several times to have the oil topped off because my dipstick is showing no oil. This happens about every 500 miles. This car is a death trap!”
NHTSA complaint #11266769, filed 2019-10, 15,000 miles“I'm currently experiencing problems with a 2018 Jeep Compass it seems to be going through a lot of oil and I keep getting an indicator saying on the screen low oil pressure until I put oil in it goes away about 2,000 miles later comes back on again”
NHTSA complaint #11353334, filed 2020-09, 38,000 miles“First off. I have a 2018 Jeep Compass that's I got a few weeks ago and I'm noticing now that my brakes are already terribly grinding, the engine gets way too hot even though the indicator is always neutral and never moves ever. Also the mpg is absolute crap and I think it has to do with the engine system itself causing problems. I lost 45 miles according to the indicator and really only went 12 miles back from work. That shouldn't be right.”
NHTSA complaint #11244069, filed 2019-08, 12 miles“The Jeep has an issue....when I back into my drive way in reverse the car will sometimes roll forward....really unsure what this is about but believe it should be checked out. Also, the Jeep sometimes jerk when I take off and even swerve over to the lane left of me when I'm driving in the freeway. I have mentioned these things to the dealership but nothing back yet. I love the vehicle but there's definitely some issues that need to be resolved.”
NHTSA complaint #11252802, filed 2019-09, 18,500 milesFuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 20% |
| 2025 | 2 | 7% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 3 | 6% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 4 | 5% |
| 2020 | 4 | 3% |
| 2019 | 11 | 3% |
| 2018 | 64 | 7% |
| 2017 | 10 | 4% |
| 2016 | 18 | 6% |
| 2015 | 9 | 8% |
| 2014 | 26 | 8% |
| 2013 | 4 | 5% |
| 2012 | 44 | 24% |
| 2011 | 14 | 7% |
| 2010 | 10 | 14% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 13 | 14% |
| 2007 | 54 | 21% |
Other parts of the 2018 Jeep Compass
476 complaintsElectrical system
380 complaintsOther or unknown
195 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
151 complaintsBrakes
67 complaintsExterior lighting
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.
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