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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.

Metric2018 Jeep Compass2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
NHTSA complaints93021
Recall campaigns62
Service bulletins (TSBs)332103
Investigations00
Crash reports284
Fire reports50
NCAP overall rating4/5
EPA MPG (combined)25–2625–27
Median reported mileage20,390 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentJeep CompassMitsubishi Outlander Sport
Engine4661
Electrical System3717
Power Train1515
Exterior Lighting641
Service Brakes612
Fuel/propulsion System620
Forward Collision Avoidance371
Vehicle Speed Control321

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling2590
Oil consumption940
Check engine light780
Won’t start300
Loss of power270
Clunking / rattling190
Overheating190
Hesitation / surging170
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.