2018 Honda CR-V 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 Honda CR-V | 2018 Jeep Compass |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 2,137 | 941 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 268 | 333 |
| Investigations | 3 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 46 | 28 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–30 | 25–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 14,500 mi | 20,700 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Jeep Compass |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 527 | 473 |
| Electrical System | 281 | 375 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 369 | 63 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 392 | 38 |
| Steering | 323 | 28 |
| Service Brakes | 186 | 61 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 230 | 1 |
| Power Train | 63 | 151 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 170 | 265 |
| Loss of power | 69 | 32 |
| Check engine light | 58 | 79 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 49 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 48 | 17 |
| Vibration / shaking | 26 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 18 | 30 |
| Brake problems | 18 | 0 |
2018 Honda CR-V
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.