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2018 Jeep Compass

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

6

5 current

Combined

9.3L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,883

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2018422 · manufacturer campaign U87

9 August 2018

Transport Canada lists: 300 2018 · Pacifica 2018–2019 · Town 2017–2018 · Challenger 2018 · and 12 more

What is wrong

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.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the powertrain controller.

1,528 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2018421 · manufacturer campaign U86

9 August 2018

Transport Canada lists: Grand 2018–2019 · Journey 2018 · Cherokee 2019 · Compass 2018–2019

What is wrong

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 damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will bleed the rear brakes as necessary.

19,005 vehicles affected in CanadaMinivanSafety Mfr

Suspension

Transport Canada recall 2018222 · manufacturer campaign U42

1 May 2018

Transport Canada lists: Compass 2018

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the front suspension lower control arm(s) may have been improperly welded during the manufacturing process, causing the welds to fracture. Fractured welds on the front suspension lower control arm(s) could result in a loss of vehicle stability, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the front lower control arms.

66 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2017575 · manufacturer campaign T70

22 November 2017

Transport Canada lists: Compass 2017–2018

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may not comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS 101) – Location and Identification of Controls and Displays. The photo-sensor calibration of the instrument cluster panel may not detect day-to-night lighting transition correctly. This could prevent the instrument cluster panel from providing backlighting with at least two levels of brightness contrary to the requirements of the standard.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will update the instrument cluster panel software with new photo-sensor calibrations as necessary.

2,469 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2017573 · manufacturer campaign T73

22 November 2017

Transport Canada lists: Compass 2018

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may contain loose passenger airbag inflator mount nuts inside the passenger airbag module assembly. In the event of a crash requiring a passenger airbag deployment, a loose nut inside the passenger airbag module could increase the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the passenger airbag module assembly.

1,443 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Small
In its class
More efficient than 68% of 180 2018 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
218 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2018 Jeep Compass have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 6 recalls on record for the 2018 Jeep Compass. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2018 Jeep Compass get?
NRCan rates the 2018 Jeep Compass at 9.3 L/100 km combined, emitting 218 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 4 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2018 Jeep Compass for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,883 in fuel, producing roughly 4,297 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.