2018 Jeep Compass vs 2018 Kia Sportage
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 Jeep Compass | 2018 Kia Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 941 | 163 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 333 | 133 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 28 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 12 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–26 | 21–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 20,700 mi | 22,250 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Compass | Kia Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 473 | 90 |
| Electrical System | 375 | 29 |
| Power Train | 151 | 18 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 63 | 11 |
| Exterior Lighting | 64 | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 61 | 6 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 38 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 32 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 265 | 11 |
| Oil consumption | 96 | 23 |
| Check engine light | 79 | 23 |
| Loss of power | 32 | 13 |
| Won’t start | 30 | 0 |
| Overheating | 21 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 19 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 17 | 0 |
2018 Jeep Compass
2018 Kia Sportage
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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.