2016 Jeep Compass Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 25 brake-related complaints for the 2016 Jeep Compass, 9% of the model year's 293 total complaints. Owners reported issues at a median mileage of 47,991, including 2 crashes and 1 injury. No recall covers this brake complaint category.
- Brakes complaints
- 25
- 9% of 293
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 47,991 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Some owners report the brake pedal failing to respond during driving, in one case resulting in a crash into a snow bank.
- Multiple owners describe a persistent squealing or grinding noise from the brakes starting shortly after purchase, even at low mileage.
- Several complaints describe the vehicle losing power or stalling while driving, with dash warning lights illuminating, which some owners linked to a separate crankshaft sensor issue rather than the brakes themselves.
- One owner reported the brakes failing along with the ABS warning light coming on while shifting gears.
- A few owners describe difficulty starting the vehicle, clicking noises, and flickering dash lights alongside brake-related symptoms.
When 2016 Jeep Compass brake complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 19, 2016, latest Jul 11, 2024.
Brakes recalls for the 2016 Jeep Compass
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Compass model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2016 Jeep Compass?
- NHTSA lists 25 brake-related complaints for the 2016 Jeep Compass, which is 9% of the 293 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2016 Jeep Compass?
- NHTSA's recall data shows no related recalls tied to this brake complaint category for the 2016 Jeep Compass.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2016 Jeep Compass?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this brake complaint category is 47,991 miles.
- Have brake problems on the 2016 Jeep Compass caused crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records show 2 crashes and 1 injury among the brake-related complaints for the 2016 Jeep Compass.