2016 Jeep Compass Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 135about this part
- Share
- 46%of 293 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 135 complaints about the engine of the 2016 Jeep Compass, 46% of the 293 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“A couple months ago the vehicle would just stop while driving no matter where I was. Which is very dangerous, then I would stop and it would start back up. I took it in and they fixed that issue. This morning I went outside to start the car and the vehicle won't start at all. It sounds like it wants to start, but won't.”
NHTSA complaint #11310816, filed 2020-02, 70,000 miles“I took my car to get fixed and the Jeep Compass was having issues with the crankshaft my crankshaft have to be completely replaced and I just found out that there was a recall on the 2016 Jeep compasses. My car won't turn off at high speed and that little speed in the middle of nowhere at a light driving this was extremely dangerous”
NHTSA complaint #11193988, filed 2019-04, 40 miles“When the vechile is stopped at a red light or stop sign the motor will just stall we will have to put it in park and then start it again and it will be fine it doesn't happen all the time but I have had it a year and it's happened 4 times and we just had the throttle body replaced and it's still doing it”
NHTSA complaint #11340496, filed 2020-07, 57,400 miles“While driving approximately 15 (fifteen) miles on a city street, I noticed my car had consumed 1/3 of a full fuel tank. Engine will begin to stall out if speed is 25mph or under causing an abrupt and noticeable decrease in speed resulting in people having to swerve to avoid hitting me. Change oil light constantly flashes across the odometer and will not reset no matter what I do.”
NHTSA complaint #11233694, filed 2019-07, 44,889 miles“Engine stalls all a sudden while driving, then the dashboard sensor lights come on like the engine light the etc light and the esp light. You do not currently have a recall on my VIN#, but I believe this to be a recall issue. Please investigate this being I need to have this fixed. Pretty please and thank you for you time!”
NHTSA complaint #11099469, filed 2018-06, 45,833 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11034343Jun 18, 2026Emissions Recall U67 - Catalytic Converter Efficiency - Dealer Notification (Revision 11)
- 10177457Jun 24, 2020THROTTLE BODY For clarification, only use 68414676A$ on 2010 & earlier vehicles as supply is limited.
- 10169219Nov 1, 2019wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
- 10080068Jun 14, 2016"2.0l 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: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 10% |
| 2024 | 7 | 13% |
| 2023 | 7 | 14% |
| 2022 | 37 | 16% |
| 2021 | 18 | 22% |
| 2020 | 79 | 55% |
| 2019 | 161 | 49% |
| 2018 | 475 | 50% |
| 2017 | 71 | 31% |
| 2016 | 135 | 46% |
| 2015 | 30 | 27% |
| 2014 | 91 | 30% |
| 2013 | 10 | 13% |
| 2012 | 36 | 20% |
| 2011 | 30 | 16% |
| 2010 | 5 | 7% |
| 2009 | 5 | 11% |
| 2008 | 13 | 14% |
| 2007 | 37 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2016 Jeep Compass
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 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology