2018 Ford Escape vs 2018 Jeep Compass
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Ford Escape | 2018 Jeep Compass |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,791 | 941 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 173 | 333 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 25 | 28 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–26 | 25–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 81,000 mi | 20,700 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape | Jeep Compass |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1,145 | 473 |
| Electrical System | 53 | 375 |
| Power Train | 269 | 151 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 342 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 42 | 63 |
| Service Brakes | 24 | 61 |
| Exterior Lighting | 11 | 64 |
| Steering | 32 | 28 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 556 | 79 |
| Overheating | 474 | 21 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 352 | 0 |
| Stalling | 157 | 265 |
| Vibration / shaking | 129 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 83 | 32 |
| Hesitation / surging | 56 | 17 |
| Clunking / rattling | 21 | 19 |
2018 Ford Escape
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.