2016 Jeep Compass problems and complaints
Owners have filed 294 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Jeep Compass. The most-reported areas: Engine (136), Electrical System (63), Unknown Or Other (47).
Key takeaways
- 294 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 9 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 15 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 136 | 46% |
| Electrical System | 63 | 21% |
| Unknown Or Other | 47 | 16% |
| Power Train | 44 | 15% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 30 | 10% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 26 | 9% |
| Steering | 16 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 16 | 5% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 15 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 13 | 4% |
| Seat Belts | 12 | 4% |
| Seats | 10 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Jeep Compass SUV 4WD | Not rated | 3/5 | Not rated | 4/5 |
| 2016 Jeep Compass SUV 2WD | Not rated | 3/5 | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,engine - filed 2026-11-05
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 normally Shortly after...
Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2026-08-31
The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The failure was a recurring failure. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V907000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicl...
Power Train,electrical System,engine - filed 2026-08-16
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 emergency maneuver to...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.