2018 GMC Terrain vs 2018 Jeep Compass
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 GMC Terrain | 2018 Jeep Compass |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 215 | 930 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,343 | 332 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 14 | 28 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–32 | 25–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 22,000 mi | 20,390 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | GMC Terrain | Jeep Compass |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 51 | 466 |
| Electrical System | 35 | 371 |
| Power Train | 41 | 151 |
| Service Brakes | 66 | 61 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 12 | 62 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 64 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 8 | 37 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 32 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 25 | 78 |
| Stalling | 15 | 259 |
| Brake problems | 11 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 27 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 17 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 94 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 30 |
2018 GMC Terrain
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.