2018 Jeep Compass vs 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Jeep Compass | 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 930 | 21 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 332 | 103 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 28 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–26 | 25–27 |
| Median reported mileage | 20,390 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Compass | Mitsubishi Outlander Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 466 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 371 | 7 |
| Power Train | 151 | 5 |
| Exterior Lighting | 64 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 61 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 62 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 37 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 32 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 259 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 94 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 78 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 30 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 27 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 19 | 0 |
| Overheating | 19 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 17 | 0 |
2018 Jeep Compass
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
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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.