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2016 Jeep Compass Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 18 Fuel System complaints for the 2016 Jeep Compass, 6% of the year's 293 total complaints. No related recall is on file, and no crashes, fires, or injuries are reported. Median mileage at failure is 70,000 miles.

Fuel System complaints
18
6% of 293
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
70,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the engine stalling or losing power while driving at highway speeds, sometimes with sputtering after refueling.
  • Some describe the vehicle bucking or jumping when lightly pressing the accelerator, especially at low speed.
  • Several note stalling while idling at stop lights or in gear at a stop, requiring a restart.
  • A few mention repeated cam and crankshaft position sensor replacements that did not fully resolve stalling.
  • Some report the check engine or ETC light appearing alongside a loss of acceleration, sometimes going into limp mode.

When 2016 Jeep Compass fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 9, 2018, latest Nov 20, 2023.

2016 Jeep Compass fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month2Apr 2018Jan 2020Jul 2020Nov 2020Apr 2021Apr 2022Aug 2022Aug 2023
18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2018 to Nov 2023; peak Nov 2020 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2016 Jeep Compass

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Compass model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201010 (14%)
  2. 201114 (7%)
  3. 201244 (24%)
  4. 20134 (5%)
  5. 201426 (8%)
  6. 20159 (8%)
  7. 201618 (6%)
  8. 201710 (4%)
  9. 201864 (7%)
  10. 201911 (3%)
  11. 20204 (3%)
  12. 20214 (5%)
  13. 20222 (1%)
  14. 20233 (7%)
  15. 20241 (2%)
  16. 20252 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2016 Jeep Compass have?
NHTSA lists 18 Fuel System complaints for the 2016 Jeep Compass, making up 6% of the 293 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Jeep Compass fuel system?
No related recall is listed in this data for the 2016 Jeep Compass fuel system.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically occur on the 2016 Jeep Compass?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 70,000 miles.
Did the fuel system issues cause crashes or fires?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these Fuel System complaints.
How does the 2016 Compass compare to other years for fuel system complaints?
The 2016 Compass had 18 complaints (6% share), lower than the 2012 model's 44 complaints (24% share) and the 2018 model's 64 complaints (7% share).

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.