2018 Jeep Compass vs 2018 Kia Sorento
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 | 2018 Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 930 | 248 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 332 | 195 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 28 | 12 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 11 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–26 | 19–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 20,390 mi | 46,225 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Compass | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 466 | 102 |
| Electrical System | 371 | 29 |
| Power Train | 151 | 9 |
| Exterior Lighting | 64 | 41 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 62 | 12 |
| Service Brakes | 61 | 7 |
| Steering | 28 | 26 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 37 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 259 | 23 |
| Oil consumption | 94 | 19 |
| Check engine light | 78 | 23 |
| Won’t start | 30 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 27 | 17 |
| Clunking / rattling | 19 | 14 |
| Overheating | 19 | 5 |
| Hesitation / surging | 17 | 0 |
2018 Jeep Compass
2018 Kia Sorento
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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.