repaired · 2018 Q2
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
2016 Jeep CompassProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 294 owner complaints about the 2016 Jeep Compass, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 16V-907 the manufacturer reports only 79% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Jeep Compass has problems
294 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
136Engine3 crash/fire/injury
63Electrical system
44Power train
30Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
26Engine and engine cooling
16Fuel/propulsion system
16Steering
15Electronic stability control (ESC)
13Air bags
5811 other systems11 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 136 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 63 | 0 |
| Power train | 44 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 30 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 26 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 16 | 0 |
| Steering | 16 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 15 | 0 |
| Air bags | 13 | 6 |
| 11 other systems | 58 | 11 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2016 Jeep Compass recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jeep.
Mileage at failure
When do engine problems start?
55kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 83 engine complaints. 92% were reported before 100,000 miles.
11under 30k miles76under 100k miles7100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2016 vs. every other Compass year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Compass median. How we score
'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
4 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2016 Jeep Compass, and the recalls they led to.
- Electrical overstressLed to recall 20V-024
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
- Active Head Rest Inadvertent DeploymentNo recall
- Stall from Crankshaft\Camshaft FailureNo recall
In owners' words
What Compass owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
ENGINE STALLING Vehicle: 2016 Jeep Compass Latitude 2WD, 2.0L Current mileage: Approx. 105627 Stellantis case: 985-23391 Check-engine light illuminated. Diagnostic scan identified P0344 (Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Intermittent) Camshaft position sensor was replaced. Vehicle initially ran…
Component: Engine / Electrical System / Power Train VIN [XXX] Description of Safety Defect: The vehicle experienced a sudden, catastrophic loss of engine power and completely shut off while traveling at highway speeds. This total engine failure disabled the vehicle on an active highway, forcing an…
The reason for the recall on this make and model is what I'm experiencing now. The whole car will shutdown power while driving with no warnings. In traffic the car will just roll to a stop with cars closely behind me. I bought the call September 2016 yet I just saw a recall when I signed up for…
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