2016 Jeep Compass Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 30about this part
- Share
- 10%of 293 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,338miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 30 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2016 Jeep Compass, 10% of the 293 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,338 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 miles“I was driving and my vehicle went into limp mode while driving on highway, the check engine light, traction control light and electronic throttle control light came on, pulled over turned my vehicle off, waited a few minutes turned my vehicle back on just check engine light remained. After work that day my check engine light went off... Rpms had been fluctuating randomly for about a week.. Got in my car this morning and check engine light was back on and traction control comes and goes. …”
NHTSA complaint #11372331, filed 2020-10, 51,000 miles“About 3 weeks ago my car started stalling out on me out of nowhere, I took it to a mechanic so they could try to diagnose the problem, they thought it was the battery so I bought a new one( $183). …”
NHTSA complaint #11241379, filed 2019-08, 55,213 miles“About 2 weeks ago after I put gas in the car the check engine light came on we checked everything cannot figure out anything wrong with it then the airbag lights came on so we took the battery out put it back in and reset the lights. The check engine light came on the next time I drove it. Roughly 3 or 4 days after that it was morning it was misty the roads were wet I went about 5 blocks took a right turn went another 5 blocks took a left turn and all the sudden anti skid lights came on then the airbag light came on and then the lightning bolt light came on the car had no power. …”
NHTSA complaint #11352451, filed 2020-09, 110,000 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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10175501Mar 27, 2020Speed Control Operates Intermittently
- 10175088Mar 27, 2020Speed Control Operates Intermittently
- 10219831Jun 14, 2017Accelerator Pedal Before replacing accelerator pedal, be sure to follow fault code diagnostic procedures in service manual. Make sure to check wiring and connectors. P2122 and…
- 10138856Jun 14, 2017Accelerator Pedal Before replacing accelerator pedal, be sure to follow fault code diagnostic procedures in service manual. Make sure to check wiring and connectors. P2122 and…
- 10139956Apr 20, 2016Adaptive Cruise Control Sensor 1) If you are replacing this part due to the cluster displaying Clean Radar Sensor in Front of Vehicle or DTC C1266 ACC Sensor Blinded, please…
- 10159998Dec 16, 2015Part Description: Accelerator Pedal Issue Description: Vehicle has accelerator pedal fault code. Before replacing accelerator pedal, be sure to follow fault code diagnostic…
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 20% |
| 2025 | 2 | 7% |
| 2024 | 3 | 5% |
| 2023 | 3 | 6% |
| 2022 | 5 | 2% |
| 2021 | 6 | 7% |
| 2020 | 7 | 5% |
| 2019 | 15 | 5% |
| 2018 | 33 | 3% |
| 2017 | 10 | 4% |
| 2016 | 30 | 10% |
| 2015 | 15 | 13% |
| 2014 | 35 | 11% |
| 2013 | 5 | 6% |
| 2012 | 10 | 5% |
| 2011 | 14 | 7% |
| 2010 | 6 | 8% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 13 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2016 Jeep Compass
135 complaintsElectrical system
62 complaintsOther or unknown
48 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
44 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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