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2018 Jeep Compass Seat belts Problems

Complaints
10about this part
Share
1%of 948 total for the year
Median mileage
19,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the seat belts of the 2018 Jeep Compass, 1% of the 948 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.

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.

“The vehicle was involved in a rear-end and front end collision, the vehicle was stationary at a red light with another vehicle in front. The vehicle behind me rear-ended the Jeep Compass at approx 50 MPH pushing me into the vehicle in front of the Jeep Compass. No airbags deployed and the vehicle's seat belts failed to lock causing myself to hit the steering wheel.”

NHTSA complaint #11267861, filed 2019-10, 37,000 miles

“Passenger backseat seatbelt buckle, inside broke apart and is unable to receive the tongue. Car was stationary. Daughter was unable to buckle herself in seat.”

NHTSA complaint #11219984, filed 2019-06, 9,450 miles

“When starting the vehicle the error message comes on with the man holding the air bag and it comes on bigger in the dashboard too. And feels like the car runs hotter with this message on. If someone is riding in the passenger side and I get into an accident. It could be deadly for that person. So the area is on the passenger side. Yes spoke to the dealer at Flow Volvo in Greensboro NC, and she know about the problem of the car also. I do see in 2017 there was a patrolman that noted the kbb about the situation. …”

NHTSA complaint #11672116, filed 2025-07

“Since 2023, my vehicle has had water leakage coming from the back right passenger side from the seat belt opening and right side of the back trunk. This is a major concern because my son’s car seat is seated on the right back seat where the water leakage is coming from. I don’t want any mold to grow under his car seat or on his car seat. Also I gave jumper cables in the back of my trunk for safety. What if they were to get soak and wet then they are not able to work. Also I put my groceries in the trunk of my car. I don’t want them to get spoiled or become contaminated.”

NHTSA complaint #11589382, filed 2024-05

“Both the passenger and diver seat belts don't latch correctly. Causing them to randomly un-latch while driving or even just initially trying to latch them when getting in. There is no odd movements causing this and they sound and act as if there is no problem until the un-latch. Have had a mechanic look into it and they confirmed that isn't not an every time failure but they are unsure as to why it works and then doesn't since it functions as it's supposed to. The only warning I get for this is the unbuckled light/sound after the incident happens.”

NHTSA complaint #11666465, filed 2025-06

Seat belts: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202424%
202312%
202134%
201931%
2018101%
201721%
2016124%
201522%
20145317%
2013911%
20122212%
201184%
20101115%
200912%
200793%

Other parts of the 2018 Jeep Compass

Engine
476 complaints
Electrical system
380 complaints
Other or unknown
195 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
151 complaints
Brakes
67 complaints
Exterior lighting
64 complaints
Fuel system
64 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
38 complaints
Vehicle speed control
33 complaints
Steering
28 complaints
Suspension
26 complaints
Electronic 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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