Engine
2.4L 4-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
When it fails
The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.
Vehicle age when the failure occurred
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 942 of 944 complaints with a usable failure date.
Odometer when the failure occurred
Owner-reported mileage at failure, in 20,000-mile bands. Based on 438 of 944 complaints reporting a plausible odometer (500 to 500,000 miles; unverified).
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Engine & cooling
481 complaint records2 fire reports8 crash reports
"The start/stop function at times stalls car. Touch screen sometimes switches to other things. On/off and screen switch...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse engine & cooling parts in the directory →
Electrical system
377 complaint records3 fire reports3 crash reports
"The start/stop function at times stalls car. Touch screen sometimes switches to other things. On/off and screen switch...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse electrical system parts in the directory →
Power train
151 complaint records7 crash reports
"MY 2018 JEEP COMPASS 4WD MAKES GRUMBLE/DRONE" SOUND AT 30 MPH AND ABOVE, SOUNDS LIKE IT'S FROM THE TRANSMISSION OR DIFFERENTIAL...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse power train parts in the directory →
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18V524000 | Electrical System | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep... | Normally free |
| 18V523000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and Jeep Compass, 2018 Dodge Journey, and 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. | Normally free |
| 18V279000 | Suspension | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Compass vehicles. The front lower control arms may be incorrectly welded, potentially resulting in a control arm separation. | Normally free |
| 17V740000 | Electrical System | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017-2018 Jeep Compass vehicles. The brightness of the backlighting for the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) cannot be adjusted. | Normally free |
| 17V732000 | Air Bags | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Compass vehicles. The passenger side air bag assembly may have inflator mounting nuts loose within the module assembly. | Normally free |
| 17V670000 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Cherokee and Compass vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. The engines may have a cracked oil pump housing that can result in oil pump failure. | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024548 2024-08-15 | Label | 314,717 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE" when it should read as "NONE / AUCUN". |
| 2018421 2018-08-09 | Brakes | 19,005 | On certain vehicles, a problem with the brake system may cause gas bubbles to form in the brake fluid. This could cause a soft brake pedal feel and a reduction in brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or... |
| 2018422 2018-08-09 | Powertrain | 1,528 | Certain vehicles may have been built with a defective powertrain controller. If the powertrain controller fails while driving the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. |
| 2018222 2018-05-01 | Suspension | 66 | On certain vehicles, the front suspension lower control arm(s) may have been improperly welded during the manufacturing process, causing the welds to fracture. |
| 2017573 2017-11-22 | Airbag | 1,443 | Certain vehicles may contain loose passenger airbag inflator mount nuts inside the passenger airbag module assembly. |
Show 1 more Canadian recalls
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017575 2017-11-22 | Lights And Instruments | 2,469 | Certain vehicles may not comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS 101) – Location and Identification of Controls and Displays. |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08-323-26 Aug 2026 | Electrical System | Service 4WD Light Illuminated Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ● C2260-63 - ECU Internal Performance - Circuit Component Protection Time-Out Customers... | |
| 112842 Jun 2026 | Engine | BOLT - HEX FLANGE HEAD | |
| 08-208-26 REV. A May 2026 | Electrical System | Radio Message "Power Surge On USB Detected" Customers may comment on the following: ● The radio displays the message: “Power surge on USB hub detected” Fig. 1. NOTE: After the message appears, no USB devices function in the hub (no charging, no data). | |
| 08-208-26 May 2026 | Electrical System | Radio Message "Power Surge On USB Detected" Customers may comment on the following: ● The radio displays the message: “Power surge on USB hub detected” Fig. 1. NOTE: After the message appears, no USB devices function in the hub (no charging, no data). | |
| S2523000003 REV.A Apr 2026 | Structure | Door Latch, Handle And Ajar Additional Service Information. |
Show 55 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08-075-26 REV. A Apr 2026 | Electrical System | Rear Taillamp Condensation Clearing Procedure On occasion, vehicle exterior taillamp assemblies get fogged with a light layer of condensation on the SYMPTOM: inside of the lenses Fig. 1. | |
| 9004338 Rev 1 Apr 2026 | Suspension | Servicing the stabilizer bar links for Jeep Compass: If bar links need to be replaced, make sure both ends are metal. Do not mix metal and plastic ends on same bar. If replacing existing metal end, only that end can be replaced with new metal end. | |
| 9004338 Apr 2026 | Suspension | Jeep Compass built prior to Jan 4, 2021, when servicing the stabilizer bar links. If bar links need to be replaced, make sure both ends are metal. Do not mix metal and plastic ends on same bar. If replacing existing metal end, only that end can be replaced with new metal end. | |
| S1408000384 REV.J Mar 2026 | Electrical System | Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On | |
| 110604 Mar 2026 | Electrical System | SPEAKER - NONE | |
| 110603 Mar 2026 | Electrical System | SPEAKER - NONE | |
| 9100776 Mar 2026 | Power Train | Before replacing the RDM, please be aware that NVH from differential gears is typical and within the acceptable limits. Do not replace RDM for NVH issue. | |
| 08-075-26 Feb 2026 | Electrical System | Rear Taillamp Condensation Clearing Procedure On occasion, vehicle exterior taillamp assemblies get fogged with a light layer of condensation on the SYMPTOM: inside of the lenses Fig. 1. | |
| S1408000384 REV.I Feb 2026 | Electrical System | Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS Related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On | |
| S2623000006 Feb 2026 | Electrical System | Washer Fluid Warning Lamp Illuminated When Reservoir Is Full | |
| 9100736 Dec 2025 | Electrical System | Verify "Z" part number availability. Order a "Z" part number for all Exchange Orders: Warranty, Mopar, Customer pay and Service contract. Order"68" part number for New unsold units only | |
| 21-040-25 Oct 2025 | Power Train | 948TE Transmission Reaction Shaft Service Bushing Kit Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ● P1DB7-00 - Torque Converter Clutch Performance. | |
| S2524000011 Sep 2025 | Unknown Or Other | Customer Indicates Air Conditioning Only Blows Cold On MAX AC. | |
| 31-001-25 REV. B Aug 2025 | Structure | Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates. | |
| 31-001-25 REV. A Aug 2025 | Structure | Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates. | |
| 31-001-25 Aug 2025 | Structure | Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates | |
| 105770 Jul 2025 | Structure | PROP - LIFTGATE | |
| 08-220-25 Jul 2025 | Structure | Rear Taillamp Condensation Clearing Procedure On occasion, vehicle exterior taillamp assemblies are fogged with a light layer of condensation on the inside of the lenses Fig. 1. | |
| 9100624 Jul 2025 | Engine | Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders: | |
| S2208000138 REV.B Jul 2025 | Electrical System | Decreased Remote Start And RKE Range. Tire Pressure Sensors Values Are Not Displayed | |
| S1408000384 REV.H Jan 2025 | Electrical System | Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS Related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On | |
| S2523000003 Jan 2025 | Structure | Door Latch, Handle And Ajar Additional Service Information. | |
| S1408000384 REV.G Jan 2025 | Electrical System | Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On | |
| 09-018-24 Aug 2024 | Engine | "2.4L 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. ● Excessive oil consumption. | |
| 31-001-24 Jul 2024 | Structure | "Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates. | |
| 08-153-24 Jun 2024 | Structure | "Rear Taillamp Condensation Clearing Procedure On occasion, vehicle exterior taillamp assemblies are fogged with a light layer of condensation on the inside of the lenses Fig. 1. | |
| S1408000384 REV.F Jun 2024 | Electrical System | "Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On " | |
| 97891 Jun 2024 | Visibility/Wiper | MOTOR - WINDSHIELD WIPER | |
| S248A000001 Jan 2024 | Equipment | SOS and Assistance Call Not Working After Radio Exchange Unit Installed | |
| S1408000384 Jan 2024 | Electrical System | Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On | |
| 9100229 Sep 2023 | Suspension | LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect. | |
| 9100226 Sep 2023 | Electrical System | Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. | |
| 93023 Aug 2023 | Equipment | Warranty Bulletin D-16-03 - "Can / Am" Warranty Coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 WCC (Rev. B) | |
| 93120 Aug 2023 | Equipment | FCA Caribbean Warranty Bulletin ID-23-20 "Can / Am" Warranty Coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 WCC | |
| S2008000031 Aug 2023 | Unknown Or Other | Low Charging Voltage Displayed On Cluster | |
| S2108000093 Aug 2023 | Communication | Apple CarPlay Does Not Work Or Not Connecting | |
| 9100196 Jul 2023 | Equipment | Lubrication and Maintenance Fluids If MOPAR fluids and chemicals are not readily available, please review Service Library for specifications so a suitable alternative can be used | |
| ZD7 Jul 2023 | Equipment | Customer Satisfaction Notification ZD7 - Radio Software update | |
| ReferenceZD7 Jun 2023 | Electrical System | Customer Satisfaction Notification ZD7 - Radio Software Update | |
| BulletinA May 2023 | Equipment | Customer Satisfaction Notification ZD7 - Radio Software Update | |
| 0700723 May 2023 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Water Quality When Mixed With Engine Coolant | |
| S238A000024 May 2023 | Equipment | SOS, Assistance Calls Not Successful After Radio Replacement or Radio Software Update | |
| 9100165 May 2023 | Equipment | HEADLAMP 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 FOR Enlarged Europe XP D5S PART NUMBER: 1609490380 | |
| 9100166 May 2023 | Equipment | HEADLAMP 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 FOR Enlarged Europe XP D5S PART NUMBER: 1609490380 | |
| 0811223 Apr 2023 | Exterior Lighting | Rear 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 the inside of the lenses. | |
| 1804823 Apr 2023 | Engine And Engine Cooling | wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK | |
| 0900323 Apr 2023 | Unknown Or Other | 2.4L 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. ? Excessive oil consumption. | |
| S228A000028 Feb 2023 | Electrical System | Radio Remained On After Ignition Is Switched Off, Dead Battery From Excessive Radio Current Draw | |
| S1408000384 Feb 2023 | Electrical System | Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On | |
| 3100123 Feb 2023 | Structure | Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates. | |
| 88806 Jan 2023 | Equipment | Warranty Bulletin D-23-01 - (XB1) 2.4L Engine ? Select 2014 - 2019 Jeep Cherokee (KL), 2017 - 2018 Jeep Compass (MP), 2015 - 2018 Jeep Renegade (FWD/AWD) (BU), 2013 - 2016 Dodge Dart (PF), 2015 - 2017 Chrysler 200 (UF), 2016 - 2018 Fiat 500X (FWD) (FB), (AWD), 2015 - 2018 Ram... | |
| 09-003-23 Jan 2023 | Service Brakes | 2.4L 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. Excessive oil consumption. | |
| 08-235-22 Dec 2022 | Back Over Prevention | UCQ UAQ UGQ and UDQ Radio Enhancements Software Updated to 18.8 Customers may experience one or more of the following: ? **Wi-Fi hotspot connection failure (UAQ and UCA). ? | |
| 08-003-22 REV. A Dec 2022 | Back Over Prevention | UAQ and UCQ Radio Enhancements Customers may experience one or more of the following: ? **Wi-Fi hotspot connection failure. ? Speaker popping, crackle noise during Voice Recognition (VR) response and navigation guidance. ? | |
| 31-002-22 Dec 2022 | Structure | Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates. |
Showing 60 of 250 distinct bulletins on file for this vehicle.
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Cold-start it yourself and listen for the first thirty seconds.Knocking, ticking that fades as it warms, or blue or white smoke on startup are the sounds of this vehicle's engine cluster. Check the oil level and the coolant color, and ask whether the engine or its head gaskets have ever been out.
- Sit in it with the engine off and test everything that has a switch.Windows, locks, lights, the cluster, the radio. Electrical faults are this vehicle's story and the hardest to see on a drive: an intermittent no-start waits for the second week of ownership. Ask for the battery's age and whether any control module has been replaced.
- Drive it from a dead stop, twice, on a hill if you can.Shudder, hesitation, or a lurch under light throttle is how this vehicle's largest complaint cluster shows itself. Then ask for the transmission service history in writing; repeat repairs are a pattern, not a fluke.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 6 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
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