# Jeep Compass oil pressure warning light: complaints, recalls and what to do **Verdict:** Stop driving - **Owner complaints:** 100 - **Most complaints:** 2018 (79) - **Related recalls:** 0 - **Verdict:** Stop now ## Quick answer NHTSA has 100 owner complaints about the oil pressure warning light on the Jeep Compass (2015-2026 models), most for the **2018** model year (79). No recall covers the parts behind this light, so a repair is usually at the owner's cost. Stop driving: No. ## Jeep Compass oil pressure warning light complaints by model year | Model year | Complaints mentioning the oil pressure light | All complaints that year | Share | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2016 | 1 | 293 | 0% | | 2017 | 12 | 229 | 5% | | 2018 | 79 | 948 | 8% | | 2019 | 5 | 332 | 2% | | 2020 | 2 | 143 | 1% | | 2021 | 1 | 82 | 1% | Counts are complaints filed with NHTSA whose description mentions this light. They show where owners have had trouble, not a failure rate: popular years collect more complaints simply because more cars are on the road. ## Is there a recall for the Jeep Compass oil pressure warning light? Not for the parts behind this light, as of 2026-11-04. The Jeep Compass has 17 recalls for other parts in 2015-2026; see the [Jeep Compass page](/vehicles/jeep-compass) or check your VIN at [nhtsa.gov/recalls](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). ## What Jeep Compass owners report - "For 6months I have a low oil pressure light come on before my oil change is due. Dealer has ran 3 oil consumption test pass/fail/pass the next one will fail as I had to add 2 quarts or oil this week and my oil change isn't due for 2k more miles. There is no leak visible so it must be within the motor. As well as I..." -- owner of a 2021 Jeep Compass, complaint filed 2025 - "Then, the emergency brake light was on, engine light, and oil light. This caused the vehicle to lose total power in the accelerator and partial power in the brakes. The event led my vehicle to cause a complete stop in the middle of a highway. To the resolve the issue, I powered off the engine and restarted the..." -- owner of a 2020 Jeep Compass, complaint filed 2023 - "The motor is constantly burning oil between oil changes it takes 5.5 quarts on an oil change when the oil is changed I get less than 4 quarts out of the oil pan and this time the oil light came on and I checked the oil level and it was about 4 quarts low and I have the oil changed every 5,000 miles like the..." -- owner of a 2019 Jeep Compass, complaint filed 2024 Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly cleaned for reading. They are owners' own accounts and have not been verified. ## What the oil pressure warning light means The red oil pressure light means oil pressure has dropped too low to protect the engine. The most common cause is a low oil level, but a failing pressure sensor, a worn oil pump, or a clogged pickup can also do it. Pull over and shut the engine off as soon as it is safe; running without oil pressure can destroy the engine in minutes. The most common causes, on any make: 1. **Low oil level** (most common) 2. **Failing oil pressure sensor or switch** (common) 3. **Wrong or very old oil** (less common) 4. **Clogged oil pickup or failing oil pump** (less common) Full causes, what to do and how to reset it: [Oil pressure warning light](/warning-lights/oil-pressure). ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a recall for the Jeep Compass oil pressure light? Not for the parts behind this light, as of 2026-11-04. A repair is usually at the owner's cost unless the car is under warranty. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, since new recalls are added often. ### Which Jeep Compass years have the most oil pressure light complaints? In NHTSA's database the 2017, 2018 and 2019 Compass model years have the most complaints mentioning the oil pressure warning light, with 79 for 2018. Complaint counts reflect how many cars were sold as well as how often problems happen. ### Is it safe to drive a Jeep Compass with the oil pressure light on? Stop driving. No. Stop driving as soon as it is safe and shut off the engine. Only drive again if adding oil turns the light off immediately and the engine sounds normal; otherwise have it towed. ### How do I check if my Jeep Compass has an open recall? Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Jeep dealer. Open recalls are fixed free of charge, even if you are not the first owner. ## Sources - [NHTSA: Vehicle safety complaints and recalls (api.nhtsa.gov)](https://www.nhtsa.gov/nhtsa-datasets-and-apis) - [NHTSA: Check for recalls by VIN](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) ## Other Jeep Compass warning lights - [ABS warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/jeep-compass): 23 complaints - [Airbag (SRS) warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/jeep-compass): 38 complaints - [Brake warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/brake/jeep-compass): 75 complaints - [Check engine light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/check-engine/jeep-compass): 285 complaints - [Coolant temperature warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/coolant-temperature/jeep-compass): 112 complaints - [Power steering warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/jeep-compass): 53 complaints - [Traction control light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/jeep-compass): 55 complaints ## Oil pressure warning light on other models - [Kia Soul](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/kia-soul): 230 complaints - [Kia Sorento](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/kia-sorento): 216 complaints - [Hyundai Tucson](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/hyundai-tucson): 202 complaints - [Hyundai Santa Fe](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/hyundai-santa-fe): 175 complaints - [Hyundai Sonata](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/hyundai-sonata): 168 complaints - [Kia K5](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/kia-k5): 159 complaints - [Kia Sportage](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/kia-sportage): 76 complaints - [Hyundai Elantra](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/hyundai-elantra): 72 complaints - [Jeep Cherokee](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/jeep-cherokee): 64 complaints - [Chevrolet Silverado](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/chevrolet-silverado): 58 complaints ## Jeep Compass - [Jeep Compass specs and mpg by year](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/jeep-compass) --- Source page: https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/jeep-compass Updated: 2026-11-04 General information, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic.