Which Mazda CX-30 years should I avoid?

NHTSA data flags 2021 and 2024 as the CX-30 years to avoid, with 2021 showing the highest complaint index (100) among all CX-30 years and 2024 showing a lower but still elevated index (80).

Which Jeep Compass years should I avoid?

NHTSA data flags 2014, 2018, 2019, and 2022 as Compass years to avoid. 2018 is the worst, with 942 complaints and a complaint index of 100, the highest in the Compass lineup.

Which model has more recalls, the CX-30 or the Compass?

The Jeep Compass has 22 total recall campaigns across 16 model years, compared to 7 recall campaigns for the CX-30 across 6 model years.

Which SUV gets better fuel economy, the CX-30 or Compass?

The Mazda CX-30 averages 26.7 MPG combined across its model years, while the Jeep Compass averages 24.9 MPG combined.

Does the CX-30 or Compass have more total complaints?

The Jeep Compass has 3,301 total complaints versus 248 for the CX-30, but the Compass has been tracked across 16 model years compared to 6 for the CX-30, and NHTSA data is not normalized by sales.

Mazda CX-30 vs Jeep Compass: Which Years to Avoid

For the Mazda CX-30, avoid 2021 and 2024; for the Jeep Compass, avoid 2014, 2018, 2019, and 2022. The CX-30 logs 248 total complaints across 6 model years (41/year) versus the Compass's 3,301 across 16 years (206/year). CX-30 averages 26.7 MPG combined; Compass averages 24.9 MPG.

Head to head

Mazda CX-30

Model years: 2020–2025 (6)
NHTSA complaints: 248
Per model year: 41
Recall campaigns: 7
Years to avoid: 2021, 2024
Best years: 2020, 2022
Top problem area: Engine
Avg. EPA combined MPG: 26.7
Avg. NHTSA overall rating: 5.0 ★

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 ★

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	CX-30				Compass
Year	Verdict	Complaints	Recalls	MPG	Verdict	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2010	—	—	—	—	Best	71	2	25
2011	—	—	—	—	Good	187	3	24
2012	—	—	—	—	Good	184	4	24
2013	—	—	—	—	Best	80	1	24
2014	—	—	—	—	Avoid	307	2	24
2015	—	—	—	—	Best	113	1	24
2016	—	—	—	—	Caution	293	1	24
2017	—	—	—	—	Caution	229	4	24
2018	—	—	—	—	Avoid	942	6	25
2019	—	—	—	—	Avoid	329	2	25
2020	Best	33	3	27.5	Good	140	1	25
2021	Avoid	101	2	26	Good	80	0	25
2022	Best	33	1	25.5	Avoid	222	4	25
2023	Good	24	1	27	Best	46	2	27
2024	Avoid	31	2	27	Caution	52	0	27
2025	Caution	26	1	27	Caution	26	0	27

Complaint Index by year

Mazda CX-30

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

Jeep Compass

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

Frequently asked questions

Which Mazda CX-30 years should I avoid?: NHTSA data flags 2021 and 2024 as the CX-30 years to avoid, with 2021 showing the highest complaint index (100) among all CX-30 years and 2024 showing a lower but still elevated index (80).
Which Jeep Compass years should I avoid?: NHTSA data flags 2014, 2018, 2019, and 2022 as Compass years to avoid. 2018 is the worst, with 942 complaints and a complaint index of 100, the highest in the Compass lineup.
Which model has more recalls, the CX-30 or the Compass?: The Jeep Compass has 22 total recall campaigns across 16 model years, compared to 7 recall campaigns for the CX-30 across 6 model years.
Which SUV gets better fuel economy, the CX-30 or Compass?: The Mazda CX-30 averages 26.7 MPG combined across its model years, while the Jeep Compass averages 24.9 MPG combined.
Does the CX-30 or Compass have more total complaints?: The Jeep Compass has 3,301 total complaints versus 248 for the CX-30, but the Compass has been tracked across 16 model years compared to 6 for the CX-30, and NHTSA data is not normalized by sales.