2018 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2018 Jeep Compass
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Chevrolet Equinox | 2018 Jeep Compass |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 407 | 941 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,336 | 333 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 23 | 28 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–32 | 25–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 27,450 mi | 20,700 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Equinox | Jeep Compass |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 86 | 473 |
| Electrical System | 61 | 375 |
| Power Train | 65 | 151 |
| Service Brakes | 118 | 61 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 33 | 63 |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 64 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 16 | 38 |
| Steering | 15 | 28 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 42 | 79 |
| Stalling | 24 | 265 |
| Brake problems | 20 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 14 | 17 |
| Loss of power | 13 | 32 |
| Vibration / shaking | 12 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 8 | 30 |
| Rust / corrosion | 7 | 0 |
2018 Chevrolet Equinox
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.