2018 Cadillac XT5 vs 2018 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 Cadillac XT5 | 2018 Jeep Compass |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 66 | 930 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,019 | 332 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 28 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–22 | 25–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 33,835 mi | 20,390 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac XT5 | Jeep Compass |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 15 | 466 |
| Electrical System | 14 | 371 |
| Power Train | 11 | 151 |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 61 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 64 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 62 |
| Steering | 12 | 28 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 37 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 6 | 78 |
| Stalling | 0 | 259 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 94 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 30 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 27 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 19 |
| Overheating | 0 | 19 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 17 |
2018 Cadillac XT5
2018 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.