Which years of the Jeep Compass should I avoid?

NHTSA data flags 2014, 2018, 2019 and 2022 as the years to avoid, relative to other Compass model years. The 2018 model year has the highest complaint index at 100 and the most complaints, 942.

Which years of the Acura RDX should I avoid?

NHTSA data flags 2014, 2015, 2019 and 2020 as the years to avoid, relative to other RDX model years. The 2019 model year tops the list with a complaint index of 100 and 438 complaints.

Which SUV has more reported problems, the Compass or the RDX?

The Jeep Compass has 3,301 total complaints across 16 model years (206 per year on average) versus 2,050 for the Acura RDX (128 per year). These totals are not adjusted for how many of each were sold.

How do the Compass and RDX compare on fuel economy?

The Jeep Compass averages 24.9 mpg combined across its model years, while the Acura RDX averages 22.4 mpg combined. Annual fuel cost estimates range from $2,400 to $2,700 for the Compass and $3,375 to $4,000 for the RDX.

What are the top problem areas for each model?

Compass complaints center on the Engine (41%) and Electrical System (34%). RDX complaints center on the Electrical System (36%) and Visibility & Wipers (14%).

Jeep Compass vs Acura RDX: Which Years to Avoid

Jeep Compass owners should avoid 2014, 2018, 2019 and 2022, with 2018 the worst at complaint index 100 and 942 complaints. Acura RDX owners should avoid 2014, 2015, 2019 and 2020, with 2019 the worst at complaint index 100 and 438 complaints. Compass logs 3,301 total complaints across 16 years versus RDX's 2,050; totals are not sales-normalized.

Head to head

Jeep Compass

Model years: 2010–2025 (16)
NHTSA complaints: 3,301
Per model year: 206
Recall campaigns: 22
Years to avoid: 2014, 2018, 2019, 2022
Best years: 2010, 2013, 2015, 2023
Top problem area: Engine
Avg. EPA combined MPG: 24.9
Avg. NHTSA overall rating: 3.9 ★

Acura RDX

Model years: 2010–2025 (16)
NHTSA complaints: 2,050
Per model year: 128
Recall campaigns: 15
Years to avoid: 2014, 2015, 2019, 2020
Best years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2023
Top problem area: Electrical System
Avg. EPA combined MPG: 22.4
Avg. NHTSA overall rating: 5.0 ★

Year by year

Complaint Index is relative within each model (0 = that model’s best year, 100 = its worst). Complaints and recalls are raw counts.

Year	Compass				RDX
Year	Verdict	Complaints	Recalls	MPG	Verdict	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2010	Best	71	2	25	Best	22	2	20
2011	Good	187	3	24	Best	16	2	20
2012	Good	184	4	24	Best	15	2	20
2013	Best	80	1	24	Caution	162	3	22.5
2014	Avoid	307	2	24	Avoid	242	3	22.5
2015	Best	113	1	24	Avoid	411	3	22.5
2016	Caution	293	1	24	Good	40	2	22.5
2017	Caution	229	4	24	Caution	76	1	22.5
2018	Avoid	942	6	25	Good	77	1	22.5
2019	Avoid	329	2	25	Avoid	438	5	23.5
2020	Good	140	1	25	Avoid	345	5	23.5
2021	Good	80	0	25	Caution	112	3	23.5
2022	Avoid	222	4	25	Good	31	2	23.5
2023	Best	46	2	27	Best	22	2	23.5
2024	Caution	52	0	27	Good	11	2	23
2025	Caution	26	0	27	Caution	30	1	23

Complaint Index by year

Jeep Compass

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Acura RDX

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Frequently asked questions

Which years of the Jeep Compass should I avoid?: NHTSA data flags 2014, 2018, 2019 and 2022 as the years to avoid, relative to other Compass model years. The 2018 model year has the highest complaint index at 100 and the most complaints, 942.
Which years of the Acura RDX should I avoid?: NHTSA data flags 2014, 2015, 2019 and 2020 as the years to avoid, relative to other RDX model years. The 2019 model year tops the list with a complaint index of 100 and 438 complaints.
Which SUV has more reported problems, the Compass or the RDX?: The Jeep Compass has 3,301 total complaints across 16 model years (206 per year on average) versus 2,050 for the Acura RDX (128 per year). These totals are not adjusted for how many of each were sold.
How do the Compass and RDX compare on fuel economy?: The Jeep Compass averages 24.9 mpg combined across its model years, while the Acura RDX averages 22.4 mpg combined. Annual fuel cost estimates range from $2,400 to $2,700 for the Compass and $3,375 to $4,000 for the RDX.
What are the top problem areas for each model?: Compass complaints center on the Engine (41%) and Electrical System (34%). RDX complaints center on the Electrical System (36%) and Visibility & Wipers (14%).