Which CX-30 years should I avoid?

NHTSA data points to 2021 and 2024 as the CX-30 years to avoid, with 2021 showing a complaint index of 100 and 2024 showing 80, tied partly to engine and camera/collision-avoidance complaints.

Which Jeep Compass years should I avoid?

NHTSA data flags 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019, and 2022 as Compass years to avoid. 2018 stands out with 942 complaints and a complaint index of 100, the highest of any year covered.

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

The Compass has 3,697 total complaints across 19 model years (195 per year on average) versus 248 total for the CX-30 across 6 model years (41 per year on average). NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these totals are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.

Which model has more recall campaigns?

The Jeep Compass has 26 total recall campaigns versus 7 for the Mazda CX-30 over the years each has been tracked.

Which gets better fuel economy?

The Mazda CX-30 averages 26.7 mpg combined across its model years, compared with 24.5 mpg combined for the Jeep Compass.

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

Mazda CX-30 owners should avoid 2021 and 2024, while Jeep Compass owners should avoid 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019, and 2022. The CX-30 averages 41 complaints per model year across 7 recalls; the Compass averages 195 per model year across 26 recalls. CX-30 gets 26.7 mpg combined versus 24.5 mpg for the Compass.

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, 2023
Top problem area: Engine
Avg. EPA combined MPG: 26.7
Avg. NHTSA overall rating: 5.0 ★

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 ★

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
2007	—	—	—	—	Caution	259	3	23.5
2008	—	—	—	—	Good	93	0	24
2009	—	—	—	—	Good	44	1	24.5
2010	—	—	—	—	Best	71	2	25
2011	—	—	—	—	Caution	187	3	24
2012	—	—	—	—	Good	184	4	24
2013	—	—	—	—	Best	80	1	24
2014	—	—	—	—	Avoid	307	2	23
2015	—	—	—	—	Good	113	1	23
2016	—	—	—	—	Avoid	293	1	22
2017	—	—	—	—	Caution	229	4	22
2018	—	—	—	—	Avoid	942	6	25
2019	—	—	—	—	Avoid	329	2	25
2020	Best	33	3	27.5	Caution	140	1	25
2021	Avoid	101	2	26	Good	80	0	25
2022	Good	33	1	25.5	Avoid	222	4	25
2023	Best	24	1	27	Best	46	2	27
2024	Avoid	31	2	27	Caution	52	0	27
2025	Caution	26	1	27	Good	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 CX-30 years should I avoid?: NHTSA data points to 2021 and 2024 as the CX-30 years to avoid, with 2021 showing a complaint index of 100 and 2024 showing 80, tied partly to engine and camera/collision-avoidance complaints.
Which Jeep Compass years should I avoid?: NHTSA data flags 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019, and 2022 as Compass years to avoid. 2018 stands out with 942 complaints and a complaint index of 100, the highest of any year covered.
Does the CX-30 or Compass have more complaints overall?: The Compass has 3,697 total complaints across 19 model years (195 per year on average) versus 248 total for the CX-30 across 6 model years (41 per year on average). NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these totals are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.
Which model has more recall campaigns?: The Jeep Compass has 26 total recall campaigns versus 7 for the Mazda CX-30 over the years each has been tracked.
Which gets better fuel economy?: The Mazda CX-30 averages 26.7 mpg combined across its model years, compared with 24.5 mpg combined for the Jeep Compass.