2018 Hyundai Santa FE Sport vs 2018 Jeep Compass
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Hyundai Santa FE Sport | 2018 Jeep Compass |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 318 | 930 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 172 | 332 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 28 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–24 | 25–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 65,930 mi | 20,390 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Santa FE Sport | Jeep Compass |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 194 | 466 |
| Electrical System | 20 | 371 |
| Power Train | 17 | 151 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 32 | 62 |
| Service Brakes | 13 | 61 |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 64 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 32 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 37 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 83 | 94 |
| Check engine light | 45 | 78 |
| Stalling | 40 | 259 |
| Vibration / shaking | 21 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 20 | 17 |
| Loss of power | 17 | 27 |
| Clunking / rattling | 15 | 19 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 13 | 0 |
2018 Hyundai Santa FE Sport
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.