2016 Jeep Compass Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 9%of 293 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2016 Jeep Compass, 9% of the 293 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and waited for approximately 20 minutes before restarting the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted and driven to the residence. The contact stated that at the residence, the vehicle remained running but failed to operate properly. No warning light was illuminated. …”
NHTSA complaint #11751088, filed 2026-07, 100,000 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate, shuddered, and the air conditioner was inoperative, and the vehicle coasted before coming to a complete stop. The contact restarted the vehicle and the vehicle returned to normal operation. The check engine warning light was intermittently illuminated. The failure had occurred on several occasions. …”
NHTSA complaint #11754005, filed 2026-07, 59,000 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving at 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled inadvertently. The RPM went to 0 however, the vehicle remained idling. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was unable to veer to the side of the road. The contact stated that upon turning off and restarting the vehicle, she was able to continue to drive; however, the failure reoccurred 3 more times that day. …”
NHTSA complaint #11454512, filed 2022-02, 57,000 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle, and the vehicle stalled again. The contact waited for several minutes to let the engine cool down and the vehicle eventually returned to normal operation. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was diagnosed and determined that the crankshaft sensor needed to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #11714498, filed 2026-01, 137,757 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle was able to be restarted. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11589923, filed 2024-05, 90,000 milesRelated recalls
- 16V907000Dec 16, 2016Chrysler (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…Covers: Jeep Compass 2016, Patriot 2016, Dodge Journey 2016
Related service bulletins
- 10239957May 18, 2023Water Quality When Mixed With Engine Coolant
- 10236933Apr 15, 2023wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
- 10230438Nov 1, 2022Some of the above-involved vehicles may exceed NOx (Oxides of Nitrogen) emission level standards due to loss of catalytic converter efficiency
- 10227983Apr 2, 2022If a Mopar oil filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils.
- 10230180Jul 6, 2021Issue involves overheating, running hot, coolant leaks and related symptoms after a Mopar replacement engine has been installed in the vehicle.
- 10221594Jul 6, 2021Issue involves overheating, running hot, coolant leaks and related symptoms after a Mopar replacement engine has been installed in the vehicle.
- 10221277Jun 16, 2021Customer Complaint May Include Engine Oil Leak Or Consumption
- 10212473Jun 16, 2021Customer Complaint May Include Engine Oil Leak Or Consumption
- 10190667Mar 31, 2021Customer complaint may include engine oil leak/consumption.
- 10188800Feb 4, 20212.0L or 2.4L Engine Replacement This bulletin involves replacing the long block due to a crankshaft imbalance condition. These vehicles may exhibit a vibration in the engine.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 1% |
| 2021 | 3 | 4% |
| 2020 | 4 | 3% |
| 2019 | 5 | 2% |
| 2018 | 7 | 1% |
| 2016 | 26 | 9% |
| 2015 | 2 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 10 | 5% |
| 2007 | 5 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2016 Jeep Compass
135 complaintsElectrical system
62 complaintsOther or unknown
48 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
44 complaintsVehicle speed control
30 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsElectronic stability control
15 complaintsAir bags
13 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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