Which Jeep Compass years should I avoid?

NHTSA data points to 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019 and 2022 as Compass years to avoid, with 2018 carrying the highest complaint index at 100 and 942 complaints, the most of any Compass year.

Which Acura RDX years should I avoid?

NHTSA data flags 2014, 2015, 2019, 2020 and 2021 as RDX years to avoid, with 2020 topping the complaint index at 100 and 345 complaints.

Does the Jeep Compass or Acura RDX have more complaints?

The Compass has more total complaints, 3,697 versus 2,151 for the RDX, and a higher rate per model year, 195 versus 113. These are raw NHTSA counts, not adjusted for sales volume.

How many recalls do the Compass and RDX have?

The Compass has 26 recall campaigns across its 19 covered model years compared to 16 for the RDX.

Which gets better fuel economy, the Compass or RDX?

The Compass averages 24.5 mpg combined across its model years, better than the RDX's 21.9 mpg average, per EPA figures.

Jeep Compass vs Acura RDX: Which Years to Avoid

Jeep Compass logs 3,697 total complaints (195 per model year) and 26 recall campaigns, with 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019 and 2022 to avoid. Acura RDX logs 2,151 complaints (113 per model year) and 16 recalls, with 2014, 2015, 2019, 2020 and 2021 to avoid. Compass averages 24.5 mpg combined versus RDX's 21.9 mpg.

Head to head

Jeep Compass

Model years: 2007–2025 (19)
NHTSA complaints: 3,697
Per model year: 195
Recall campaigns: 26
Years to avoid: 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2022
Best years: 2010, 2013, 2023
Top problem area: Engine
Avg. EPA combined MPG: 24.5
Avg. NHTSA overall rating: 3.9 ★

Acura RDX

Model years: 2007–2025 (19)
NHTSA complaints: 2,151
Per model year: 113
Recall campaigns: 16
Years to avoid: 2014, 2015, 2019, 2020, 2021
Best years: 2010, 2011, 2012
Top problem area: Electrical System
Avg. EPA combined MPG: 21.9
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
2007	Caution	259	3	23.5	Good	53	2	19
2008	Good	93	0	24	Good	33	3	19
2009	Good	44	1	24.5	Good	15	2	19
2010	Best	71	2	25	Best	22	2	20
2011	Caution	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	23	Avoid	242	3	22.5
2015	Good	113	1	23	Avoid	411	3	22.5
2016	Avoid	293	1	22	Good	40	2	22.5
2017	Caution	229	4	22	Caution	76	1	22.5
2018	Avoid	942	6	25	Caution	77	1	22.5
2019	Avoid	329	2	25	Avoid	438	5	23.5
2020	Caution	140	1	25	Avoid	345	5	23.5
2021	Good	80	0	25	Avoid	112	3	23.5
2022	Avoid	222	4	25	Caution	31	2	23.5
2023	Best	46	2	27	Good	22	2	23.5
2024	Caution	52	0	27	Good	11	2	23
2025	Good	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 Jeep Compass years should I avoid?: NHTSA data points to 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019 and 2022 as Compass years to avoid, with 2018 carrying the highest complaint index at 100 and 942 complaints, the most of any Compass year.
Which Acura RDX years should I avoid?: NHTSA data flags 2014, 2015, 2019, 2020 and 2021 as RDX years to avoid, with 2020 topping the complaint index at 100 and 345 complaints.
Does the Jeep Compass or Acura RDX have more complaints?: The Compass has more total complaints, 3,697 versus 2,151 for the RDX, and a higher rate per model year, 195 versus 113. These are raw NHTSA counts, not adjusted for sales volume.
How many recalls do the Compass and RDX have?: The Compass has 26 recall campaigns across its 19 covered model years compared to 16 for the RDX.
Which gets better fuel economy, the Compass or RDX?: The Compass averages 24.5 mpg combined across its model years, better than the RDX's 21.9 mpg average, per EPA figures.