2018 Jeep Compass back over prevention problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the back over prevention on the 2018 Jeep Compass — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the rear backup camera screen had malfunctioned and was unreadable with lines and a whited out image displayed. The was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the camera needed to be replaced. The…”
filed May 8, 2026
“-Infotainment/Radio failure. Not available for inspection: its whereabouts are unknown to this driver-has been given to Jeep/Mopar. -Backup camera intermittently working: Would freeze up while the car was actively in reverse. While driving (vehicle in forward) backup camera would turn on & show…”
filed Nov 10, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Back Over Prevention problems in other Compass years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Compass | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 Compass | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 Compass | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 Compass | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Compass | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 Compass | 5 | 2% |
| 2017 Compass | 2 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Jeep Compass
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.