2018 Jeep Compass vs 2018 Mazda CX-5
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 Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 930 | 347 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 332 | 632 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 28 | 19 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–26 | 26–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 20,390 mi | 15,577 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Compass | Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 466 | 176 |
| Electrical System | 371 | 29 |
| Power Train | 151 | 41 |
| Service Brakes | 61 | 32 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 62 | 20 |
| Exterior Lighting | 64 | 5 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 37 | 13 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 32 | 13 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 259 | 29 |
| Oil consumption | 94 | 25 |
| Check engine light | 78 | 18 |
| Won’t start | 30 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 27 | 6 |
| Clunking / rattling | 19 | 0 |
| Overheating | 19 | 7 |
| Hesitation / surging | 17 | 10 |
2018 Jeep Compass
2018 Mazda CX-5
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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.