2018 Jeep Compass vs 2018 Volkswagen Atlas
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Jeep Compass | 2018 Volkswagen Atlas |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 941 | 462 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 17 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 333 | 818 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 28 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–26 | 20–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 20,700 mi | 18,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Compass | Volkswagen Atlas |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 473 | 97 |
| Electrical System | 375 | 111 |
| Power Train | 151 | 15 |
| Service Brakes | 61 | 74 |
| Air Bags | 22 | 100 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 63 | 32 |
| Exterior Lighting | 64 | 14 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 38 | 31 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 265 | 28 |
| Oil consumption | 96 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 79 | 24 |
| Loss of power | 32 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 30 | 11 |
| Overheating | 21 | 10 |
| Clunking / rattling | 19 | 8 |
| Hesitation / surging | 17 | 0 |
2018 Jeep Compass
2018 Volkswagen Atlas
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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.