2018 Ford Ecosport 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 Ford Ecosport | 2018 Jeep Compass |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 726 | 941 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 94 | 333 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 18 | 28 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–28 | 25–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 65,428 mi | 20,700 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Ecosport | Jeep Compass |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 355 | 473 |
| Electrical System | 35 | 375 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 311 | 7 |
| Power Train | 67 | 151 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 40 | 63 |
| Service Brakes | 29 | 61 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 64 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 32 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 117 | 79 |
| Stalling | 89 | 265 |
| Loss of power | 48 | 32 |
| Clunking / rattling | 39 | 19 |
| Vibration / shaking | 27 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 17 |
| Won’t start | 10 | 30 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 10 | 0 |
2018 Ford Ecosport
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.