Which Jeep Compass years should I avoid?

NHTSA data flags 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019, and 2022 as Avoid years for the Compass, with 2018 having the highest complaint index at 100 and 942 complaints, mostly tied to the Engine.

Which Toyota Sequoia years should I avoid?

NHTSA data flags 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2010 as Avoid years for the Sequoia. The 2005 model year has the highest complaint index at 100, with 352 complaints and 9 recall campaigns, led by Brakes issues.

Does the Jeep Compass or Toyota Sequoia have more complaints?

The Compass has 3,697 total complaints over 19 model years (195 per year on average), versus 923 for the Sequoia over 18 years (51 per year). These totals are not adjusted for sales volume.

How do recalls compare between the two models?

The Compass has 26 total recall campaigns across its run, and the Sequoia has 23. The Sequoia's early years (2005-2010) each carry 6 to 9 recall campaigns, notably more concentrated than the Compass's spread.

Which gets better fuel economy, the Compass or Sequoia?

The Jeep Compass averages 24.5 mpg combined across its years, while the Toyota Sequoia averages 14.8 mpg combined, reflecting the Sequoia's larger size and annual fuel costs as high as $4,650.

Jeep Compass vs Toyota Sequoia: Which Years to Avoid

Jeep Compass logs 3,697 complaints across 19 model years (195 per year) with 26 recall campaigns; Toyota Sequoia logs 923 complaints across 18 years (51 per year) with 23 recall campaigns. Compass avoid years are 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019, and 2022; Sequoia avoid years are 2005-2008 and 2010. Totals are not sales-adjusted.

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 ★

Toyota Sequoia

Model years: 2005–2022 (18)
NHTSA complaints: 923
Per model year: 51
Recall campaigns: 23
Years to avoid: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010
Best years: 2013, 2015, 2016
Top problem area: Brakes
Avg. EPA combined MPG: 14.8
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
2005	—	—	—	—	Avoid	352	9	15
2006	—	—	—	—	Avoid	202	8	14.5
2007	Caution	259	3	23.5	Avoid	136	7	15
2008	Good	93	0	24	Avoid	67	8	15
2009	Good	44	1	24.5	Caution	6	8	15
2010	Best	71	2	25	Avoid	31	9	15
2011	Caution	187	3	24	Good	17	6	15
2012	Good	184	4	24	Caution	20	3	15
2013	Best	80	1	24	Best	12	2	15
2014	Avoid	307	2	23	Good	17	2	15
2015	Good	113	1	23	Best	9	2	15
2016	Avoid	293	1	22	Best	11	2	15
2017	Caution	229	4	22	Good	7	2	14
2018	Avoid	942	6	25	Caution	20	4	14
2019	Avoid	329	2	25	Caution	7	5	14.5
2020	Caution	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	Good	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, 2016, 2018, 2019, and 2022 as Avoid years for the Compass, with 2018 having the highest complaint index at 100 and 942 complaints, mostly tied to the Engine.
Which Toyota Sequoia years should I avoid?: NHTSA data flags 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2010 as Avoid years for the Sequoia. The 2005 model year has the highest complaint index at 100, with 352 complaints and 9 recall campaigns, led by Brakes issues.
Does the Jeep Compass or Toyota Sequoia have more complaints?: The Compass has 3,697 total complaints over 19 model years (195 per year on average), versus 923 for the Sequoia over 18 years (51 per year). These totals are not adjusted for sales volume.
How do recalls compare between the two models?: The Compass has 26 total recall campaigns across its run, and the Sequoia has 23. The Sequoia's early years (2005-2010) each carry 6 to 9 recall campaigns, notably more concentrated than the Compass's spread.
Which gets better fuel economy, the Compass or Sequoia?: The Jeep Compass averages 24.5 mpg combined across its years, while the Toyota Sequoia averages 14.8 mpg combined, reflecting the Sequoia's larger size and annual fuel costs as high as $4,650.