2018 Jeep Compass vs 2020 Jeep Compass
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Jeep Compass | 2020 Jeep Compass |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 930 | 137 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 332 | 406 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 28 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–26 | 25–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 20,390 mi | 21,563 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Compass | Jeep Compass |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 466 | 79 |
| Electrical System | 371 | 63 |
| Power Train | 151 | 27 |
| Exterior Lighting | 64 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 62 | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 61 | 5 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 37 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 32 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 259 | 19 |
| Oil consumption | 94 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 78 | 9 |
| Won’t start | 30 | 8 |
| Loss of power | 27 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 19 | 0 |
| Overheating | 19 | 15 |
| Hesitation / surging | 17 | 0 |
2018 Jeep Compass
2020 Jeep Compass
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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.