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3C4NJDCB8JT••••••2018 Jeep COMPASS
This build draws 2.1× more complaints than the average 2018 Jeep COMPASS build (23 vs 11).
23on this build
926on the model
86builds in total
Most reportedEngine 14Electrical System 9Suspension 3Power Train 2
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemApr 2026
The vehicle has stalled in traffic multiple times, it sends emergency messages while operating that the vehicle must pull off of the road or shut down, it is constantly displaying "service stop/ start system" messages and service lights, it sometimes doesn't start after having…
Power TrainMar 2026
Failing component: Transmission / Powertrain. The transmission is jerking aggressively when shifting into gear. Yes, the vehicle is available for inspection. I currently have the vehicle in my possession. How was safety put at risk? The vehicle jerked violently into gear while…
Unknown Or OtherApr 2023
The touch screen is de laminating. Jeep wouldn't repair under warranty since car has been 1 year old. The delamination causes a driving risks as it turn on by itself, turns heat and air cond. On, makes it impossible to turn heated seats and heated steering wheel off during…
Exterior LightingNov 2022
A cable going to the driver's side headlamp assembly was intermittently shorting and causing the headlight to turn off while driving. The cable and entire headlamp assembly had to be replaced to fix the issue. There are other reports of this issue on [XXX] . INFORMATION REDACTED…
SuspensionMay 2021
The front stabilizer bar end links had to be replaced after 25000 miles. This vehicle is about 2.5 years old. The work order says replace front sway bar links. Isn't that a bit early to be replacing links like this. The car is a daily drive and does not go off road for anything.…
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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 3C4NJDCB8JT326088 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.