2016 Jeep Compass: recalls and problems
1 recall and 293 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.
Most common problems
What owners report
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,
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
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
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
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Jeep Compass SUV 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| 2016 Jeep Compass SUV 2WD | Not rated | Not rated |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Compass. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.