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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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3C4NJDBB0JT••••••2018 Jeep COMPASS
This build draws 2.1× more complaints than the average 2018 Jeep COMPASS build (23 vs 11).
23on this build
929on the model
86builds in total
Most reportedEngine 12Electrical System 8Power Train 5Fuel/propulsion System 2
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemApr 2026
On around 5 occasions beginning since late 2025 I have been driving and my emergency brake has turned on automatically while driving. Yesterday, while at a stop light the light turned green and my emergency brake turned on which caused traffic to be halted I had to turn my car…
Engine And Engine CoolingJan 2026
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The driver was able to pull over to the side of the road. The driver was able to restart the vehicle after several…
Power TrainJul 2023
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that the 4-WD, ABS, Hill Assist, and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the differential malfunctioned due to a tightening and then releasing that…
Unknown Or OtherApr 2023
Car turned off suddenly after idling at red light. "High coolant temp" warning light and others flashed briefly in dashboard. We could not move or start the engine at all. After about 2 minutes the car was able to be turned off and on and was driving normally without any dash…
SteeringOct 2022
I was sitting at a stop light when the start/stop system fault warning indicator light came on. My vehicle cut off unbeknownst to me. Was unable to drive once the light changed. I had to activate my hazard lights so I could try to restart my vehicle. During the first try the…
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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 3C4NJDBB0JT136576 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.