Three problems related to rearview system braking have been reported for the 2018 Jeep Compass. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2018 Jeep Compass based on all problems reported for the 2018 Compass.
My 2018 Jeep Compass latitude has had issues with the backup camera not working properly. It is not included in the recall for the 2022-2023 Compass with the same issues. The screen display will only show a black screen with "check entire surroundings". When I was leasing, I took the vehicle to the dealership a few times for this issue. The backup camera was replaced in 2021 but it continued. It froze up as I was leaving the dealer so the tech got to see what was happening. He said it was was something in the wiring. Again it worked for awhile but the black screen returned and now sometimes the camera will appear as if it is on delay (freezes). The dealership said they would not replace or repair what they have already fixed under warranty. If you wiggle the wiring leading from the trunk into the car, the camera may come back on. Once you wiggle the wires you have to gently close the trunk but if you open it you have to repeat wiggle then shut gently. Lately it appears more of a delay when camera is on which is a major safety issue. The camera shows that it is clear when actually it may not be. I was pulling out of a parking spot when the camera was on delay. Thankfully I was able to avoid an accident when a car was approaching. However something is preventing the image from appearing on the screen which decreases visibility and increases the risk of a crash. It resembles "buffering" when it is "delayed". Since there is an exact issue as well as a software update for newer Compass models, this recall and fix should also include my 2018 Jeep Compass. Please add the 2018 Jeep Compass to this recall.
The navigation/backup camera screen is going out. I cannot see when reversing, navigating, or any other function of the screen. This is a risk because I cannot use the backup camera properly to see cross traffic or other obstructions, such as children or pets. This started occurring in July 2022. When attempting to take it to the dealership in roseville, CA, the service personnel told me I would have to replace the entire screen, and it would cost roughly $1,500. This was without him even having a technician looking at the vehicle.
Two issues to report. Both common and known to happen. Causing safety issues. The 1st. Wheel speed sensors either come loose or disconnected. This turns off abs , dynamic steering and hill descent. Could be very dangerous is rainy or icy conditions. The 2nd. The Jeep radio unit starts to go out and then dies. Dealers know about the issue but have no idea how to fix other than make the consumer pay for a replacement if out of warranty. When the head unit goes out, the driver looses the ability to use the rear view camera while reversing, could be potentially deadly for kids behind a vehicle. Both issues are widely known on Jeep Compass 2nd generations and above. Just like the engines consume oil, Jeep knows about the wheel speed issue and radio issue.
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