2018 Jeep Compass With the Multi-air Engine
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- Crashes / Fires:
- 6 / 2
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 4 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 19,726 miles
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2018 Jeep Compass Owner Comments (Page 1 of 14)
problem #280
Dec 152017
Compass
- 8,682 miles
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving 40-50 MPH, the check engine warning light, the brake warning light, and other unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle inadvertently stalled and lost motive power. The contact was unable to veer to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that no issues were found. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while driving. The vehicle was towed to the dealer several times and the wiring harness, the battery, and the instrument cluster was replaced however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact could not confirm whether he had notified the manufacturer of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 8,682.
- Crandall, 00, USA
problem #279
Apr 262021
Compass
- 43,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled. Additionally, while driving around corners the vehicle stalled. The vehicle failed to start on several occasions. The contact purchased a jump box. The shift lever in park, emergency brake, auto start, and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and diagnosed that the vehicle needed to be reset. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The contact stated the failure was like NHTSA Campaign number: 18V524000 (Electrical System). The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no further assistance was provided. The vehicle was taken to another local dealer Gladstone Dodge Chrysler Jeep & Ram (5610 N Oak Traffic way, Gladstone, MO 64118) but vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 43,000.
- Kansas City, MO, USA
problem #278
Aug 152021
Compass
- 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that the engine failed. The contact stated that while driving in traffic at various speeds, the vehicle abruptly stalled. The failure was experienced several times. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the push to start button remained illuminated after the failure occurred. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after waiting a few minutes and regained normal vehicle functionality. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.
- Ocean Park, WA, USA
problem #277
Jun 172021
Compass
- miles
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
My 17 year old son was driving vehicle and it just turned off in middle of highway. The vehicle took several attempts to crank on different occasions. We were told it was a battery so we replaced and it kept happening then found out the oil was extremely low even though we were barely over a 1000 miles since last oil change. They started oil consumption tests and said oh you are super low on 2 of the tests, come the 3rd test they are now saying it-��s within spec and just check the oil a couple times before each oil change. Why would have trust my 17 year old to be able to go off to college in an unreliable car"!?!" We have been dealing with this for over and year and now they want us to restart the oil consumption test.
- Hattiesburg , MS, USA
problem #276
Jan 012021
Compass
- 42,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that on several occasions the vehicle also stalled while driving on the highway. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated as designed however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer however, the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,000.
- King Of Prussia, PA, USA
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problem #275
Jan 182021
Compass
- miles
Roughly 2500 miles after my last oil change I noticed while driving at town speeds that my engine was sluggish to accelerate. After ten minutes of driving I tried to execute a left hand turn and my vehicle's engine cut off completely. I had to guide the car to the side of the road to restart it. There were NO indicator lights on or messages indicating that there was an issue. I pulled over to check the oil and it was low (barely anything on the dipstick and DARK). I immediately drove to my nearest Jeep dealership and on the way there the car shut off again during a turn. Both times were during left-hand turns into traffic and I was lucky to have had enough speed to get out of the way. When I took my vehicle to the dealership, they gave me an oil change and told me to come back for an oil consumption test. Two months later (when I hit the designated miles for the test) they told me they'd found nothing wrong with the vehicle and sent me away. Two months later (and only 1300 miles since the oil change the dealership gave me), I was back at the same dealership with the same issue, low and dark oil. Luckily, I had been proactive and caught it before stalling in traffic anywhere. Again, the dealership offered to change my oil and do a consumption test, but nothing further. It's clear that the 2018 Jeep Compass has engine issues that Jeep is unwilling to acknowledge but these issues are dangerous and costly. I should not need an oil change every 1500 miles or risk putting myself and my passengers in danger.
- Alexandria, VA, USA
problem #274
Jun 242021
Compass
- miles
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Car will stall out and shut off in the middle of traffic or I-��ll press the brakes and the car will shut off. Also with auto shut off the car will shut off when waiting for car to turn back on to go from a stop light. When taking a sharp turn oil pressure light will flash and then car will throw emergency break on and shut off for example while going around an on ramp to hwy.
- Augusta , GA, USA
problem #273
Oct 012020
Compass
- miles
Vehicle shut down on highly traveled city street due to low oil pressure. It was found that the Jeep Compass was consumming oil at a very rapid rate (within 1500 miles of an oil change). We have monitored the oil consumption regurlerly and find that we need to add oil about every 1500 miles. There are NO oil leaks in the engine or around the vehicle, it is being consummed by the engine operation.
- Bedford, IN, USA
problem #272
Jan 022018
Compass
- miles
Excessive oil use - told it was normal
- Parma, OH, USA
problem #271
May 102021
Compass
- 46,000 miles
Coolant temperature shoots up (hot) for 5 -30 seconds then engine stalls. Can't restart or stalls in the middle of driving. Has happened stationery, in motion, turning, freeway and city streets. Also can has happened all 4 seasons: Fall, , spring, summer and winter. Has been happening for 2 years and no dealership can find out what's wrong.
- Draper, UT, USA
problem #270
Apr 232021
Compass
- 33,260 miles
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Oil burns through oil excessively, 2,900 miles after oil change, every oil change the vehicle starts alarming oil pressure low and will just shut off in the middle of driving. I've almost got into multiple accidents due to this. It's dangerous, no warning except the alarm which comes on as the vehicle shuts off
- Lakewood, OH, USA
problem #269
Apr 112021
Compass
- 28,544 miles
My car flashed a warning to "stop safely vehicle will shut off soon" and car shut off automatically while I was driving on a city street! there is a powertrain control module recall for this make and model but mine wasn't included, I guess. A car going down the street and suddenly coming to a complete, uninitiated stop is extremely scary and dangerous. I would think if this is happening, then the PCM should be replaced, but the dealership isn't on board with this. They say there is nothing they can do since they can't re-create the error. My simple google search has shown this to be a very common problem with the 2018 Jeep Compass.
- Broken Arrow, OK, USA
problem #268
Jan 012018
Compass
- 20,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would not properly accelerate and the transmission would not properly change gears. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer keene Jeep located at 410 winchester St, keene, nh 03431 who replaced the engine but the failures continued to occur. Also, while driving 35 mph with the cruise control activated, the cruise control system would not deactivate causing the driver to crash into a tree stump. No injuries were reported, no police report was taken. The odor of coolant was also present inside the vehicle causing the driver to become ill. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer contemporary Jeep located at 30 hammond rd, milford, nh 03055 and the manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 20,000.
- Troy, NH, USA
problem #267
Apr 122021
Compass
- 46,250 miles
The vehicle was stopped at a traffic light and the start/stop feature was engaged. When my foot was taken off the brake, the vehicle would not restart like it was supposed to. I put it in park and tried to restart it and it would not restart. The battery was not dead as the lights were working as well as many warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. This is the third time in three years that this vehicle will go to the dealership for a similar issue. The diagnoses seems to be different each time, but ultimately I take it in for the same issue and it still has not been fixed. This is a safety issue that left me stranded in the middle of four lane highway. The last time it happened the vehicle went into limp mode on the interstate. Eventually this is going to cause a major accident and could possibly kill me or my family. It's happened twice in start/stop mode at a stop light and once in motion on the interstate at 70mph.
- Theodore, AL, USA
problem #266
Mar 022021
Compass
- miles
Vehicle only had 25000 miles and had electric issues, acceleration issues, stop and go would stall in the middle of driving putting me and my child in danger. Only going a high of 50 on the freeway then slowing. This has happened multiple times, plus replacing 2 batteries a year since having the car. I have sent information to corporate. Items have clearly been documented but nothing done to solve the issue that continues.
- Avondale, AZ, USA
problem #265
Mar 282021
Compass
- 55,000 miles
Engine cuts off while driving on roadway loss of oil is not safe on highway for fear on cutting of.will start back up 10 minutes after stalling
- Sumiton, AL, USA
problem #264
Mar 282021
Compass
- 3,000 miles
Car suddenly shut down on me automatically while pulling onto highways at 60mph it engaged parking brake and displayed a message on screen that stated "place shifter into park and restart". I headed for the dealership instantly. After oil consumption test it was determined that the engine would be replaced. Engine was replace mid November 2020. Not even 3000 miles on the new engine it once agian stalled out and engaged parking brake. Oil is not low. "check engine light" is on and car bogs down when accelerated. Can not drive in normal traffic. Almost like transmission is going. I have two children under 2yrs old an its our only car! I expressed my concerns about the saftey of the Jeep and it definitely is not 5here at all! my wife and I do not trust driving this vehicle one more mile.
- Kenosha, WI, USA
problem #263
Mar 202021
Compass
- 44,000 miles
Car dies while driving for no reason. Intermittently. Transmission intermittently jerks into gear. Instrument panel intermittently does not come on until restart. Key fobs (main fob and spare) intermittently do not function. (batteries are not the issue)
- Cicero, IN, USA
problem #262
Feb 152021
Compass
- 7,000 miles
I have had this problem for close to a year and I have brought it to the dealer service department. Each time when I'm called to pick up the car and am told that the problem has been solved/repaired, I drive a few blocks and the "check engine" light comes on. Simultaneously the stop/start feature conks out. I believe the problem is dangerous in that I don't know if there truly is a problem with the engine or is it just a faulty light. The start/stop feature doesn't alarm me as much, but it adds to the complexity of the engine issue.
- Oceanside, NY, USA
problem #261
Mar 222021
Compass
- 57,000 miles
The vehicle dashboard lights will all start to flash, cannot accelerate car, causing me to pull over as best I can. This has happened multiple times. I was told by a mechanic that these cars are known for eating up oil at an alarming rate. The problem is temporarily fixed by adding a quart of engine oil. This occurs at least once a month and is absolutely terrifying because there is no warning. There is no 'low oil' light that comes on. I have young kids and I feel stuck with this lemon. I also hear a loud rattling coming from the front passenger side, under the hood but cannot see anything. I have already had to replace the battery and was told that due to something electrical, it caused my battery to completely die. This car is extremely unreliable and unsafe.
- Haverhill, MA, USA
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