2018 Jeep Compass vs 2018 Jeep Renegade
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 Jeep Compass | 2018 Jeep Renegade |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 930 | 440 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 332 | 268 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 28 | 16 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–26 | 24–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 20,390 mi | 18,930 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Compass | Jeep Renegade |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 466 | 190 |
| Electrical System | 371 | 131 |
| Power Train | 151 | 58 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 62 | 89 |
| Service Brakes | 61 | 17 |
| Exterior Lighting | 64 | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 32 | 16 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 37 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 259 | 133 |
| Oil consumption | 94 | 56 |
| Check engine light | 78 | 22 |
| Won’t start | 30 | 8 |
| Loss of power | 27 | 14 |
| Clunking / rattling | 19 | 0 |
| Overheating | 19 | 7 |
| Hesitation / surging | 17 | 7 |
2018 Jeep Compass
2018 Jeep Renegade
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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.