2016 Jeep Compass Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 4%of 293 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the air bags of the 2016 Jeep Compass, 4% of the 293 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,900 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This car was a rental car. My spouse was driving this car and was involved in a car accident. He was hit by a car and then pushed into another car. The Jeep was totaled but yet not one airbag was ever deployed. There was supposed to be six airbags in this vehicle but not one ever deployed. My husband suffered a minor head injury as a result.”
NHTSA complaint #10825954, filed 2016-02, 1,000 miles“All of my lights came on out of nowhere then car wouldn't turn back on. After diagnostics it was determined to be an electrical issue with the wiring harnesses & also was told that there were issues with my airbags being able to properly deploy. Vehicle was on. Vehicle was in motion at about 30-40mph. I was fortunate enough to make it home and be able to park my car and I was fortunate I wasn't on a highway or it could have been a very dangerous accident.”
NHTSA complaint #11363321, filed 2020-10, 52,000 miles“Takata recall my Jeep was t-boned, by on coming traffic. Both doors on the right side, were smashed in. The doors were smashed in, meaning the doors were inoperable. The doors can't be opened, or shut. None of the air bags, in the entire vehicle deployed. Updated 9/19/18”
NHTSA complaint #11092086, filed 2018-05, 17,800 miles“Airbag light came on for about four days I called dealership but then went off for a week, so appointment was canceled. After that airbag light came on again scheduled another appointment by time I reached dealership light was back off. After diagnostic was performed results came back Airbag Module Internal Failure needed to be replaced and reprogram”
NHTSA complaint #11579311, filed 2024-03“I was driving my vehicle and out of nowhere the airbag in the driver's seat exploded. The vehicle is available for inspection. I almost wrecked. The vehicle has not been inspected by thr manufacturer yet. I left a message for the service manager at my local jeep dealership. There were no warning lights on prior to deployment.”
NHTSA complaint #11542248, filed 2023-09Related service bulletins
- 10223711Jul 12, 2017Electronic Shifter Module (ESM) Special Notes below from previous Techtips; NOTE 1: If mismatch between shifter NIK and PRNDM occur, it may appear that the PRNDM will not light…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 10% |
| 2024 | 4 | 7% |
| 2023 | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 | 5 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 10 | 3% |
| 2018 | 22 | 2% |
| 2017 | 10 | 4% |
| 2016 | 13 | 4% |
| 2015 | 16 | 14% |
| 2014 | 91 | 30% |
| 2013 | 16 | 20% |
| 2012 | 28 | 15% |
| 2011 | 17 | 9% |
| 2010 | 18 | 25% |
| 2009 | 4 | 9% |
| 2008 | 4 | 4% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2016 Jeep Compass
135 complaintsElectrical system
62 complaintsOther or unknown
48 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
44 complaintsVehicle speed control
30 complaintsEngine cooling
26 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsElectronic stability control
15 complaintsSeat belts
12 complaintsSeats
10 complaintsBrakes
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Jeep Compass
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology