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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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3C4NJDCB9JT••••••2018 Jeep COMPASS
That is about average for the 2018 Jeep COMPASS — 11 complaints per build across 86 builds.
15on this build
921on the model
86builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedElectrical System 7Engine 5Exterior Lighting 2Air Bags 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashJun 2018
Front end collision with 2 deer, over 50 mph, no airbag deployment. Mid-hood around to passenger front fender all damaged
Electrical SystemOct 2024
My start-stop system engaged while I was in a turning lane at a traffic light and turned my engine off. When the light turned green, I lifted my foot off the brake and the vehicle attempted to restart but stalled. My emergency parking break engaged and multiple service lights…
EngineDec 2023
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated. The coolant temperature indicated that the engine was overheating. In addition, the contact became aware of smoke coming from the engine compartment. The…
Power TrainNov 2023
I purchased the vehicle on [XXX] from Mall Chevy in Cherry Hill NJ. From the first day, i was getting an intermittent A! Warning for the vehicle start/stop function. The vehicle would feel like it is trying to turn off when not active. Finally on [XXX], it stayed on. The entire…
SteeringMar 2023
Car engine shut off at highway speed car lost all power no acceleration / braking / steering this was the first time it happened. No no. As it was happening
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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 3C4NJDCB9JT454520 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.