2018 Jeep Compass vs 2018 Nissan Pathfinder
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 Jeep Compass | 2018 Nissan Pathfinder |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 941 | 77 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 333 | 185 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 28 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–26 | 22–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 20,700 mi | 20,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Compass | Nissan Pathfinder |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 473 | 13 |
| Electrical System | 375 | 13 |
| Power Train | 151 | 12 |
| Service Brakes | 61 | 19 |
| Exterior Lighting | 64 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 63 | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 38 | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 32 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 265 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 96 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 79 | 5 |
| Loss of power | 32 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 30 | 0 |
| Overheating | 21 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 19 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 17 | 0 |
2018 Jeep Compass
2018 Nissan Pathfinder
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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.