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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3C4NJCAB4JT240287 · Checked Oct 14, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 8

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3C4NJCAB4JT•••••• 2018 Jeep COMPASS

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86builds in total
Most reported Engine 7 Electrical System 4 Air Bags 1 Service Brakes 1

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Power Train Jun 2024
3 years ago the first problem started. If my car was idle for more than 15 minutes the SERVICE TRANSMISSION & CHECK ENGINE lights would turn on. I made an appointment at Jeep but could not be helped because the light turned off the next day. I was advised this would not be…
Engine Jan 2024
This motor has lots of recalls it has ran out of oil in under 2000 miles the car will stop in the middle of the road cut off and the emergency break will come on won't move until you put oil in to almost got killed 4 times dealership refused to fix it I have a extended warranty…
Electrical System Jan 2022
Was pulling into traffic and my car had a low oil pressure light come on and the car shut off almost got hit 3 days later the wiring system when crazy wouldn't let me shut the car off causing my car to over heat
Unknown Or Other Oct 2020
Car struggles to start, car gas pedal acts like it revs forward as if im pushing the gas, car has gone through 2 batteirs and does not turn on. It is currently in the shop this has happened plenty of times. Back up camera sometimes does not turn on, and automatic stop shuts down
Air Bags Mar 2018
Takata recall. I received a notice in the mail about the recall, this was back in december 2017. I've called the fca and they redirected me to my dealership, but neither have called back or notified me about scheduling an appointment to correct this issue. I called a few times…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3C4NJCAB4JT240287 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.