2018 Dodge Journey 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 Dodge Journey | 2018 Jeep Compass |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 233 | 941 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 139 | 333 |
| Investigations | 3 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 28 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–21 | 25–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 28,700 mi | 20,700 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Journey | Jeep Compass |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 30 | 473 |
| Electrical System | 72 | 375 |
| Power Train | 18 | 151 |
| Exterior Lighting | 26 | 64 |
| Service Brakes | 20 | 61 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 63 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 21 | 32 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 38 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 15 | 265 |
| Check engine light | 14 | 79 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 96 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 32 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 30 |
| Overheating | 0 | 21 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 19 |
2018 Dodge Journey
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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.