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2018 Jeep Compass vs 2019 Jeep Compass

Same-model NHTSA complaint comparison: raw complaints, recalls, top component families, and reported harm mentions.

Pending review: this curated compare page is generated from two real NHTSA rows and excluded from the sitemap until sampled. Data through 2026; reviewed June 2026.

2018 Jeep Compass

Full vehicle record
NHTSA source
Complaints
1,612
rank #141 of 4,194
Recalls
6
campaigns on record
Top component
Engine
463 complaints (29%)
Reported harm
46 crashes / 28 injuries
0 deaths; 9 fires

2019 Jeep Compass

Full vehicle record
NHTSA source
Complaints
568
rank #884 of 4,194
Recalls
2
campaigns on record
Top component
Engine
158 complaints (28%)
Reported harm
23 crashes / 4 injuries
0 deaths; 4 fires

Largest differences in this pair

Complaint gap

1,044

2019 Jeep Compass has the lower raw complaint count

Recall gap

4

2019 Jeep Compass vs 2018 Jeep Compass

Top component overlap

Same family

Engine vs Engine

2018 Jeep Compass problem mix

  • ENGINE 463
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 361
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER 190
  • POWER TRAIN 150
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING 63

2019 Jeep Compass problem mix

  • ENGINE 158
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 134
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER 81
  • SERVICE BRAKES 36
  • POWER TRAIN 33

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer NHTSA complaints, the 2018 Jeep Compass or 2019 Jeep Compass?

2019 Jeep Compass has fewer raw NHTSA consumer complaints in this dataset (568 vs 1,612). This is not a defect rate and is not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.

Does this mean the 2019 Jeep Compass is more reliable?

No. These are unverified consumer reports and recall campaigns, not production-normalized reliability scores. Use the comparison as one research signal and check a specific vehicle's history before buying.

These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle, and not financial, safety, or purchasing advice. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).