Complaints
441
per 10K Sold
48.2
US Sales
91,532
Crashes
16
Fires
2
Injuries
25
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1
Worst 2016 Jeep Compass Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1132 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:55,867 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:2
#256 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:55,320 mi
#342 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:58,931 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Jeep Compass.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 132 | 1 | 2 | 55,867 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 56 | — | — | 55,320 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 42 | — | — | 58,931 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 28 | 1 | — | 53,453 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 21 | — | — | 76,418 mi | |
| Fuel System | 16 | — | — | 53,000 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 15 | — | — | 54,983 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 15 | — | — | 48,804 mi | |
| Airbags | 13 | 4 | — | 39,748 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 11 | 1 | — | 49,123 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 9 | — | — | 63,265 mi | |
| Brakes | 9 | 2 | — | 20,905 mi | |
| Body Structure | 7 | 3 | — | 23,643 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 5 | 1 | — | 17,800 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Throttlebody/Manifold | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Crank/Camshaft Position Sensor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 1 | — | — | — |
Engine Problems
132
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
55,867
Electrical Faults
56
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,320
Transmission / Drivetrain
42
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,931
Unintended Acceleration
28
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
53,453
Engine & Cooling
21
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,418
Fuel System
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
53,000
Electronic Stability Control
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
54,983
Steering Defects
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,804
Airbags
13
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,748
Seat Belt Issues
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,123
Seat-Related Issues
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,265
Brakes
9
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
20,905
Body Structure
7
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
23,643
Wipers & Visibility
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
17,800
Suspension Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Throttlebody/Manifold
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Traction Control System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Crank/Camshaft Position Sensor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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Recalls for 2016 Jeep Compass
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~42,231 vehicles.
16V907000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
~42,231 affectedChrysler (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.
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2016 Jeep Compass — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2016 Jeep Compass reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2016 Jeep Compass has 441 NHTSA complaints, 16 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 132 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2016 Jeep Compass?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (132 complaints, avg 55,867 mi); Electrical Faults (56 complaints, avg 55,320 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (42 complaints, avg 58,931 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2016 Jeep Compass?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 54,150 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2016 Jeep Compass?
NHTSA complaints for the 2016 Jeep Compass include 16 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 25 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2016 Jeep Compass have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 42,231 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2016 Jeep Compass?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Jeep Compass reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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