2016 Jeep Compass Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2016 Jeep Compass has 293 complaints and a complaint index of 78, ranking 5th worst out of 19 model years, earning an Avoid verdict. Engine problems dominate at 59% of complaints, with one recall covering a faulty crankshaft/camshaft sensor.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 78/100
- #5 of 19 Compass years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 293
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 9
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 15
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 20 city / 25 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 15 / 0
Top 2016 Jeep Compass problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine174 (59%)
- Electrical System62 (21%)
- Other47 (16%)
- Transmission & Powertrain44 (15%)
- Brakes25 (9%)
- Fuel System18 (6%)
- Structure & Body18 (6%)
- Steering16 (5%)
- Airbags13 (4%)
- Seat Belts12 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Engine compartment fires have started shortly after shutting the vehicle off, sometimes destroying the front end of the car.
- Airbags have failed to deploy in moderate-to-severe crashes, including T-bone and head-on collisions at highway speeds.
- Steering has locked up unexpectedly, in one case leading to a crash into a pole.
- Brakes have failed to respond, allowing the vehicle to spin or drive uncontrolled into obstacles.
- Seat belts have failed to lock during rollover or off-road accidents.
2016 Jeep Compass recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 16V907000Dec 16, 2016Engine42,231 vehicles
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, 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.
Remedy: 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.
2016 Jeep Compass fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 20 MPG
- Highway
- 25 MPG
- Combined
- 22 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,950
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2016 compared with other Compass years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2016 Jeep Compass reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2016 Compass ranks 5th worst among 19 model years with a complaint index of 78, giving it an Avoid verdict relative to other Compass years.
- What is the main problem with the 2016 Jeep Compass?
- Engine issues make up 59% of the 293 complaints filed, with a median failure mileage of 58,000 miles, including reports of engine fires.
- Does the 2016 Jeep Compass have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (16V907000) covers a crankshaft or camshaft sensor that could work intermittently; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2016 Compass compare to other years?
- The 2016 model's complaint index of 78 is worse than most other Compass years, though the 2018 (100) and 2019 (89) rank even worse.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Jeep Compass?
- The 2016 Compass gets 22 mpg combined (20 city/25 highway) with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,950.