2016 Jeep Compass Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 3%of 293 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,115miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 2016 Jeep Compass, 3% of the 293 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,115 miles. 2 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.
“Constant squealing and grinding noise and has been occurring since I've purchased the vehicle. My vehicle now has 14028 miles on it and the brakes still makes this noise when coming to a stop.”
NHTSA complaint #11170448, filed 2019-01, 21 miles“I purchased the 2016 Jeep Compass used from robertson honda in palmdale ca. The next day I noticed the breaks made a squeak sound when I applied the breaks at a complete stop. I took it back to dealership, they checked it again, and told me I had nothing to worry about; the breaks were sound and not worn out. Then today I found out from credit karma that there was a recall on my car. I'm concerned and would like the problem addressed. I was not told by the dealership that my car had a manufactures recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11152004, filed 2018-11, 40,000 miles“On december 9, 2016 I rented a Jeep Compass and on that day I had a roll over accident. I was driving in the country. Very low traffic area. Before applying the brake, I was driving at a safe speed for the road conditions - fifteen to twenty MPH on fresh snow and some packed snow over a paved road base. At about twenty to twenty five feet before a stop sign I began to apply the brake. The brake did nothing. There was clicking noises and the Compass seemed to accelerate. I continued to apply the brake as I rolled through the stop area for the stop sign. …”
NHTSA complaint #10936121, filed 2016-12, 34,000 miles“Car begins to shake for no apparent reason while on stop (stepping on brakes). The more time passed, the more frequent the shaking began. Started happening in 12/2019.”
NHTSA complaint #11307048, filed 2020-02, 63 miles“I bought my 2016 Jeep Compass Latitude in September of 2021 with a warranty which because of some rotor and other issues they gave me a loaner vehicle while they did the repairs for a week or so. It didn't give me too many problems for a while but then in these last two years or so then a lot has been breaking on it or acting up & I only got a little over 86k miles on it, but any warranties are expired at 80K. …”
NHTSA complaint #11601277, filed 2024-07Related service bulletins
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- 10223226May 26, 2021KEY, BLANK WITH TRANSMITTER Please note that after programming the new key integrated transmitter that Lock, Unlock and Remote Start will all function as expected but the Remote…
- 10224861Aug 20, 2016Low Frequency Moan Heard During First Brake Apply This bulletin involves installing an anti-vibration bracket to the rear brake caliper. A low frequency moan is heard during the…
- 10130075Aug 20, 2016Low Frequency Moan Heard During First Brake Apply This bulletin involves installing an anti-vibration bracket to the rear brake caliper. A low frequency moan is heard during the…
- 10215080Apr 1, 2016This bulletin involves updating the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) module software.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 40% |
| 2025 | 3 | 10% |
| 2024 | 7 | 13% |
| 2023 | 4 | 8% |
| 2022 | 12 | 5% |
| 2021 | 6 | 7% |
| 2020 | 7 | 5% |
| 2019 | 41 | 12% |
| 2018 | 67 | 7% |
| 2017 | 29 | 13% |
| 2016 | 9 | 3% |
| 2015 | 6 | 5% |
| 2014 | 20 | 6% |
| 2013 | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 8 | 4% |
| 2010 | 4 | 6% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 15 | 6% |
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 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsSeat belts
12 complaintsSeats
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Jeep Compass
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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