YearToAvoid

2018 Jeep Compass Fuel System Problems

The 2018 Jeep Compass logged 64 Fuel System complaints, 7% of its 942 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 17,450 miles. NHTSA lists no related recall for this issue.

Fuel System complaints
64
7% of 942
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
17,450 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle stalls or shuts down without warning while driving at highway or city speeds, sometimes near intersections or on freeways.
  • Owners report unexplained rapid oil consumption, with dealers noting the engine burning oil between scheduled oil changes.
  • Vehicle loses power or hesitates to accelerate, particularly right after refueling or starting from a stop.
  • Fuel economy falls well short of the advertised EPA estimates, with some owners reporting mileage far below the posted city/highway figures.
  • Low oil pressure or check engine warnings flash briefly, sometimes accompanied by a 'shift to park' message even though the vehicle is already in gear.

When 2018 Jeep Compass fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 8, 2017, latest Aug 28, 2026.

2018 Jeep Compass fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month4Dec 2017Jul 2019Jan 2020Oct 2020Sep 2021Oct 2022Sep 2023Mar 2025
64 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2017 to Aug 2026; peak Aug 2019 (4).

Fuel System recalls for the 2018 Jeep Compass

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Compass model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200754 (21%)
  2. 200813 (14%)
  3. 20092 (5%)
  4. 201010 (14%)
  5. 201114 (7%)
  6. 201244 (24%)
  7. 20134 (5%)
  8. 201426 (8%)
  9. 20159 (8%)
  10. 201618 (6%)
  11. 201710 (4%)
  12. 201864 (7%)
  13. 201911 (3%)
  14. 20204 (3%)
  15. 20214 (5%)
  16. 20222 (1%)
  17. 20233 (7%)
  18. 20241 (2%)
  19. 20252 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2018 Jeep Compass have?
NHTSA lists 64 Fuel System complaints for the 2018 Jeep Compass, which is 7% of the 942 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2018 Jeep Compass fuel system?
No. The data shows no related recalls tied to this Fuel System complaint category for the 2018 Jeep Compass.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for Fuel System complaints on the 2018 Jeep Compass is 17,450 miles.
Were there any crashes linked to fuel system complaints?
NHTSA records show 1 crash associated with Fuel System complaints for the 2018 Jeep Compass, with no reported fires or injuries.
How does the 2018 Compass compare to other model years for fuel system complaints?
The 2018 Compass had 64 Fuel System complaints (7% share), higher in raw count than most other years, though the 2012 Compass had a higher share at 24%.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.