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2016 Jeep Compass: recalls and problems

1 recall and 293 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

1recalls
293complaints
9crashes reported
2fires reported
15injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine135 · 46%
  • Electrical System60 · 20%
  • Unknown Or Other47 · 16%
  • Power Train44 · 15%
  • Vehicle Speed Control30 · 10%
  • Engine And Engine Cooling26 · 9%
  • Steering16 · 5%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System16 · 5%
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)15 · 5%
  • Seat Belts12 · 4%

What owners report

Engine And Engine Cooling

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 vehicle was towed from the scene. the dealer was contacted, and the camshaft sensor was updated; however,

Power Train,Electrical System,Engine

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 reach the shoulder. this incident occurred less than four months after an authorized manufacturer d

Seats

Spontaneous deployment of passengers headrest . a safety system defect causing passengers concerned discomfort ! plastic mechanism failure cannot be repaired. headrest must be replaced by jeep covered regarding the safety & security of their customers. headrest deployed problem encountered has been reported in many jeeps. fca us llc due to safety should correct the problem , at no charge , even if the vehicle is out

Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2016 jeep compass. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate, shuddered, and the air conditioner was inoperative, and the vehicle coasted before coming to a complete stop. the contact restarted the vehicle and the vehicle returned to normal operation. the check engine warning light was intermittently

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2016 Jeep Compass SUV 4WDNot rated★★★★★Not rated★★★★★
2016 Jeep Compass SUV 2WDNot rated★★★★★Not rated★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Compass. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.