Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Engine (50.3% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Engine complaints here are 4.0× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
3 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 3 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 466 · 50.3% | Recalled | Recall 17V670000 |
| Electrical System | 363 · 39.2% | Recalled | Recall 17V740000 · Recall 18V524000 |
| Power Train | 150 · 16.2% | No official action | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 63 · 6.8% | No official action | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 62 · 6.7% | No official action | — |
| Service Brakes | 61 · 6.6% | Recalled | Recall 18V523000 |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 927 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 18V279000 · 2018 · reported 05/01/2018
If the lower control arm separates, it can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 17V740000 · 2017 · reported 11/21/2017
An instrument cluster that is too bright, and cannot be dimmed, can reduce the driver's ability to see at night, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 18V524000 · 2018 · reported 08/09/2018
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 18V523000 · 2018 · reported 08/09/2018
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 17V670000 · 2017 · reported 10/24/2017
If the oil pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 17V732000 · 2017 · reported 11/21/2017
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, unsecured inflator mounting nuts outside of the cushion assembly are potential projectiles that may strike the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“CONSUMER BOUGHT CAR IN AUGUST 2018 (MEMORIAL WEEKEND). UPON OBTAINING THE CAR, CONSUMER NOTICED THAT CAR APPEARED TO ATTEMPT TO STALL WHEN BREAK; HOWEVER, THE…”NHTSA complaint 11156087 — filed 12/05/2018 · ENGINE
“I HAVE ABOUT 5500 MILES ON MY NEW COMPASS. WHILE IN DRIVE THE VEHICLE DISPLAY FLASHED 'OIL PRESSURE LOW' FOR LESS THAN A SECOND. THEN…”NHTSA complaint 11156008 — filed 12/04/2018 · ENGINE
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP COMPASS. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THERE WAS A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. THE DEALER (SUSQUEHANNA CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP…”NHTSA complaint 11154927 — filed 11/30/2018 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 466 of 927 NHTSA complaints (50.3%), followed by electrical system (363), unspecified/other issues (191), power train (150). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
927 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 28 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, and 18 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 18V279000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
3 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
