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Jeep Compass 2018 Electrical System Problems

379 distinct owners reported a electrical system problem on the 2018 Jeep Compass - 40% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage379 complaints

379 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

17V740000Reported November 21, 2017 - 25,823 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on November 21, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 25,823 vehicles across all affected models.

18V524000Reported August 9, 2018 - 12,779 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on August 9, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 12,779 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine484Unknown Or Other195Power Train151Driver Assistance and Stability Systems84Brakes67Lighting64
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.