Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Jeep Compass has 91 NHTSA engine complaints and 1 engine-related recall.
91
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
16V907000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026 | ENGINE | The engine failed while driving on the expressway putting us in a dangerous spot on the outer lane. ... |
| Jan 30, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, th... |
| Jan 23, 2026 | ENGINE | The vehicle is having issues with power loss while driving and issues with starting at times of cold... |
| Jul 2, 2025 | ENGINE | NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 16V907000 Report Date: DEC 15, 2016 Vehicles Affected: 42231 Consequence: If the ... |
| Jun 24, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed,... |
| Mar 19, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle repeatedl... |
| Dec 3, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact's daughter owns a 2016 Jeep Compass. While the contact’s daughter was driving at various... |
| Nov 21, 2024 | ENGINE | My car cuts off while driving, I took it to the dealership December 5th, 2024 and they said there’s ... |
| Nov 15, 2024 | ENGINE | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Journey, Jeep Compass, and Jeep Pat... |
| Oct 2, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving 8-10 MPH, the vehicle stalled... |
| Oct 1, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the check engine warn... |
| Sep 4, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ... |
| Jul 3, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle inadverte... |
| May 14, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ... |
| May 9, 2024 | ENGINE | CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR AND CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR WERE FAULTY CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL . TH... |
| Feb 1, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact's daughter owns a 2016 Jeep Compass. While the contact's daughter was driving at an undi... |
| Oct 6, 2023 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving 20-30 MPH and depressing the ... |
| Sep 17, 2023 | ENGINE | The vehicle stalls while driving. Completely shuts down and locks up the steering wheel and causes ... |
| Aug 31, 2023 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle inadverte... |
| Aug 1, 2023 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Car is showing symptoms of crankshaft failure. Car is shaking when accelerating, low gas performance... |