Which Jeep Compass years should I avoid?

NHTSA data flags 2014, 2018, 2019 and 2022 as the Compass years to be cautious about. 2018 stands out with a complaint index of 100 and 942 complaints, the highest in the lineup.

Which Toyota Sequoia years should I avoid?

NHTSA data points to 2010, 2012, 2018 and 2019 as the Sequoia years to watch. 2010 has the highest complaint index at 100, with 31 complaints and 9 recall campaigns.

Does the Compass or Sequoia have more reported problems?

The Compass has 3,301 total complaints across 16 model years (206 per year on average) versus 160 total for the Sequoia across 13 years (12 per year). NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these totals are not adjusted for how many of each were sold.

Which is more fuel efficient, the Compass or Sequoia?

The Compass averages 24.9 mpg combined across its model years, compared to 14.7 mpg combined for the Sequoia. EPA fuel cost estimates run as low as $2,400 a year for later Compass models versus as high as $4,650 for some Sequoia years.

What are the top problem areas for each model?

For the Compass, Engine complaints lead at 41% of total complaints, followed by Electrical System at 34%. For the Sequoia, Engine complaints also lead at 24%, followed by Electrical System at 17% and Brakes at 16%.

Jeep Compass vs Toyota Sequoia: Which Years to Avoid

Jeep Compass owners should be cautious of 2014, 2018, 2019 and 2022, with 2018 the worst at complaint index 100 and 942 complaints. Toyota Sequoia's weak years are 2010, 2012, 2018 and 2019, led by 2010 at complaint index 100. Compass logs far more complaints overall (3,301 vs 160), but totals aren't 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 ★

Toyota Sequoia

Model years: 2010–2022 (13)
NHTSA complaints: 160
Per model year: 12
Recall campaigns: 16
Years to avoid: 2010, 2012, 2018, 2019
Best years: 2015, 2016
Top problem area: Engine
Avg. EPA combined MPG: 14.7
Avg. NHTSA overall rating: —

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				Sequoia
Year	Verdict	Complaints	Recalls	MPG	Verdict	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2010	Best	71	2	25	Avoid	31	9	15
2011	Good	187	3	24	Good	17	6	15
2012	Good	184	4	24	Avoid	20	3	15
2013	Best	80	1	24	Good	12	2	15
2014	Avoid	307	2	24	Caution	17	2	15
2015	Best	113	1	24	Best	9	2	15
2016	Caution	293	1	24	Best	11	2	15
2017	Caution	229	4	24	Caution	7	2	14
2018	Avoid	942	6	25	Avoid	20	4	14
2019	Avoid	329	2	25	Avoid	7	5	14.5
2020	Good	140	1	25	No verdict	4	1	14.5
2021	Good	80	0	25	No verdict	4	1	14.5
2022	Avoid	222	4	25	No verdict	1	1	14.5
2023	Best	46	2	27	—	—	—	—
2024	Caution	52	0	27	—	—	—	—
2025	Caution	26	0	27	—	—	—	—

Complaint Index by year

Jeep Compass

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

Toyota Sequoia

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 flags 2014, 2018, 2019 and 2022 as the Compass years to be cautious about. 2018 stands out with a complaint index of 100 and 942 complaints, the highest in the lineup.
Which Toyota Sequoia years should I avoid?: NHTSA data points to 2010, 2012, 2018 and 2019 as the Sequoia years to watch. 2010 has the highest complaint index at 100, with 31 complaints and 9 recall campaigns.
Does the Compass or Sequoia have more reported problems?: The Compass has 3,301 total complaints across 16 model years (206 per year on average) versus 160 total for the Sequoia across 13 years (12 per year). NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these totals are not adjusted for how many of each were sold.
Which is more fuel efficient, the Compass or Sequoia?: The Compass averages 24.9 mpg combined across its model years, compared to 14.7 mpg combined for the Sequoia. EPA fuel cost estimates run as low as $2,400 a year for later Compass models versus as high as $4,650 for some Sequoia years.
What are the top problem areas for each model?: For the Compass, Engine complaints lead at 41% of total complaints, followed by Electrical System at 34%. For the Sequoia, Engine complaints also lead at 24%, followed by Electrical System at 17% and Brakes at 16%.