2016 Jeep Compass problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (82) · Power Train (34) · Vehicle Speed Control (29)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
181 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2016-12-16 · campaign 16V907000 · 42,231 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Journey, Jeep Compass, and Jeep Patriot vehicles manufactured May 9, 2016, to July 15, 2016. The crankshaft or camshaft sensor may only work intermittently, causing the engine to stall.
Risk: If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft or camshaft sensor connector, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S89.
Service bulletins (145)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2026-06-18 · U67 Combo Rev11 · Warranty Program/Extension
emissions recall u67 - catalytic converter efficiency - dealer notification (revision 11)
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-15 · 9100653 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
verify reman part number availability. order the "r" part number for all orders: warranty, mopar, customer pay and service contract. order "68" part number for new unsold units only.
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-15 · 9100645 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
verify reman part number availability. order the "r" part number for all orders: warranty, mopar, customer pay and service contract. order "68" part number for new unsold units only.
Unknown Or Other 2025-04-02 · 103954 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
actuator - a/c and heater
Unknown Or Other 2025-04-02 · 104087 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
actuator - a/c and heater
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery 2024-01-10 · S1408000384 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
start stop charging warning lamp illuminated on, intelligent battery sensor (ibs) state of charge (soc) inaccurate, battery charging message, presence of ibs related diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs), or battery warning lamp on
Showing the 6 most recent of 145 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-08-31 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 79,000 mi“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. th…”
2026-08-16 · Power Train“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 inci…”
2026-08-12 · 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 s…”
2026-07-31 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 59,000 mi“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 t…”
2026-07-21 · Unknown Or Other“since purchasing this vehicle in 2022 the crankshaft position sensor has been replaced 4 times (twice by the dealer in 2022, once in 2023 and once in 2024) and now it is dying while driving once again with the check engine light indicating that it is once again the crankshaft position sensor …”
2026-07-17 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 100,000 mi“the contact owns a 2016 jeep compass. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. the contact pulled over to the side of the road and waited for approximately 20 minutes before restarting the vehicle. the vehicle was restarted and driven to the residence. the contact stated that at the residence, th…”
2026-07-16 · Unknown Or Other“car stalls turns off by itself could be at red lights or even while driving twice already!! needs to be recalled as well and repaired pls repairs cost thousands!!! not safe!! i have owned it for 4-5 years and it has happened maybe 7-8 times but most recently this week twice!!…”
2026-07-08 · Engine“the crankshaft position sensor is throwing a code , and the car want turn over .…”
2026-06-27 · Seat Belts“the seatbelts in the drivers and passenger sides are disconnecting without pressing the release button…”
2026-06-23 · Suspension“brake caliphers went bad 2 days after i purchased, now a heavy humming sound that i literally feel vibration in my seat, loud weird noise when making sharp turns, turning the wheel while in park grinding noise, loud rumbling when air conditioner is on, jerking forward when press on gas. this car is horrible…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.