2018 Jeep Compass · symptom sheet
Brakes on its own (automatic emergency braking)
- 29owner reports
- 26,917median miles
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Apr 28, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026
122 of the 937 complaints on this car are about the brakes. 29 of those describe phantom braking.
Tick what matches of 29 reports
What got replaced
Few of these reports name the part that was replaced.
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the brakes covers the 2018 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and Jeep Compass, 2018 Dodge Journey, and 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U86.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 21,000 and 45,000 miles, from the 9 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“While driving with my wife and 3 kids the car automatically braked by itself. Lucky to be able to report this. The NTHSA doesnât have any current recalls on my VIN. It should now this model vehicle could be causing future accidents or deaths. Hope this gets some attention asap.”
Filed Nov 9, 2024
“While driving the emergency brake self engages causing the Jeep to come to a sudden stop.”
Filed Oct 22, 2024
“When driving the electronic emergency brake self engages thus causing the car to come to an abrupt stop. You will need to turn the car off and on again to dis-engage the brake. This has happened sever times both on the highway and local streets.”
Filed Jul 23, 2024
“This isnât the first time it happened, I was about to make a right turn at an intersection and the car suddenly stalled with emergency brake engaged and the funny part is that the car wouldnât turn off . This car is garbage and itâs drink oil like a monster”
Filed Aug 22, 2023
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 29 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.
Other problems on this car
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 372 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 158 reports
- Burns oil or oil level rises 144 reports
- Battery dies or the car will not start 102 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 74 reports
- Multiple warning lights come on at once 67 reports
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 62 reports
- Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 42 reports
- Headlights too dim or fail 39 reports
- Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard 26 reports
- Suspension noise, struts or alignment 26 reports