How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2018 Jeep Compass?

NHTSA lists 15 Structure & Body complaints for the 2018 Compass, which is 2% of all 942 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2018 Jeep Compass Structure & Body issues?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this problem area on the 2018 Compass.

At what mileage do Structure & Body problems tend to show up on the 2018 Compass?

The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 12,644 miles.

What kinds of Structure & Body problems do owners report on the 2018 Compass?

Owners describe water leaks through the sunroof and floor seals, a shattered sunroof, doors that fail to lock despite the fob indicating they are locked, and a broken power seat bracket.

How does the 2018 Compass compare to other model years for this issue?

At 2% of total complaints, the 2018 model year has a smaller Structure & Body share than earlier Compass years like 2010 (21%) and 2011 (14%).

2018 Jeep Compass Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 15 Structure & Body complaints for the 2018 Jeep Compass, 2% of its 942 total complaints for the year. That share is lower than most other Compass model years, and no related recalls are on file. Median mileage at failure was 12,644 miles.

Structure & Body complaints: 15; 2% of 942
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 12,644 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Owners report water leaking through the sunroof or moon roof, sometimes flooding the spare tire compartment and passenger footwell.
Some describe rainwater entering through a failed floor seal, soaking the front driver's side and rear passenger's side floors and causing the brake pedal to become slippery.
A sunroof reportedly shattered with a loud noise while driving at moderate speed, with no injuries reported.
Owners describe electronic door locks that beep and flash as locked but leave some doors unlocked, leading to items being taken from the vehicle.
One owner reported a broken power seat assembly bracket where it attaches to the seat frame.
A water leak near the rear seat belt opening was reported, raising concern about moisture reaching a child car seat below.

When 2018 Jeep Compass body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 12, 2018, latest Mar 23, 2026.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2018 to Mar 2026; peak Apr 2019 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2018 Jeep Compass

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Compass model year

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

201015 (21%)
201127 (14%)
201217 (9%)
20138 (10%)
201441 (13%)
201515 (13%)
201618 (6%)
20177 (3%)
201815 (2%)
20196 (2%)
20201 (1%)
20210 (0%)
20220 (0%)
20232 (4%)
20241 (2%)
20251 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2018 Jeep Compass?: NHTSA lists 15 Structure & Body complaints for the 2018 Compass, which is 2% of all 942 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2018 Jeep Compass Structure & Body issues?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this problem area on the 2018 Compass.
At what mileage do Structure & Body problems tend to show up on the 2018 Compass?: The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 12,644 miles.
What kinds of Structure & Body problems do owners report on the 2018 Compass?: Owners describe water leaks through the sunroof and floor seals, a shattered sunroof, doors that fail to lock despite the fob indicating they are locked, and a broken power seat bracket.
How does the 2018 Compass compare to other model years for this issue?: At 2% of total complaints, the 2018 model year has a smaller Structure & Body share than earlier Compass years like 2010 (21%) and 2011 (14%).