2018 Acura RDX vs 2018 Jeep Compass
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Acura RDX | 2018 Jeep Compass |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 77 | 941 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 56 | 333 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 28 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–23 | 25–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 20,700 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura RDX | Jeep Compass |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 11 | 473 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 375 |
| Power Train | 12 | 151 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 17 | 63 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 64 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 61 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 38 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 32 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Hesitation / surging | 12 | 17 |
| Stalling | 5 | 265 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 96 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 79 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 32 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 30 |
| Overheating | 0 | 21 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 19 |
2018 Acura RDX
2018 Jeep Compass
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.