2018 Jeep Compass Engine Recall: Oil Pump Failure Risk
Chrysler recalls 2018 Jeep Compass models with 2.4L engines due to potential oil pump housing cracks causing engine stalling and crash risk. Owners must have oil pump inspected and replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the oil pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Compass vehicles with 2.4L engines because the oil pump housing may crack, leading to engine stalling and increased crash risk. Affected owners should have the oil pump inspected and replaced at no cost by dealers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225065-2018-jeep-compass-engine-recall-oil-pump-failure-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225065-2018-jeep-compass-engine-recall-oil-pump-failure-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V670000
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“2018 Jeep Compass Engine Recall: Oil Pump Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225065-2018-jeep-compass-engine-recall-oil-pump-failure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V670000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V670000).
Why it’s dangerous
The oil pump housing may crack, causing the oil pump to fail. If the oil pump fails, the engine will stall, which increases the risk of a crash due to sudden loss of power.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Jeep Compass vehicles with 2.4L engines are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk if the oil pump fails.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018 Jeep Compass has a 2.4L engine. The recall covers specific models sold starting from December 5, 2017.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Chrysler
Call Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule an oil pump inspection.
Get Oil Pump Inspected
Dealers will inspect the oil pump and replace it if necessary at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the oil pump, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 5, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T65.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V670000 (October 24, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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