2016 Jeep Compass Engine Problems
Owners have filed 135 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2016 Jeep Compass, 46% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 55,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “chrysler dodge” (7% of reports).
- 135engine complaints
- 55,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 38%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Chrysler dodge: mentioned in 9 of 135 complaints (7%)
- Stalled without: mentioned in 8 of 135 complaints (6%)
- Crankshaft camshaft: mentioned in 7 of 135 complaints (5%)
- Engine stall: mentioned in 7 of 135 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 83 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 135 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 1 an injury.
Jeep Compass engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Compass | 3 | 11% | 8,650 |
| 2024 Compass | 7 | 13% | 13,000 |
| 2023 Compass | 7 | 15% | 5,600 |
| 2022 Compass | 37 | 16% | 8,724 |
| 2021 Compass | 18 | 22% | — |
| 2020 Compass | 79 | 55% | 6,500 |
| 2019 Compass | 161 | 49% | 7,598 |
| 2018 Compass | 473 | 50% | 19,000 |
| 2017 Compass | 71 | 31% | 29,000 |
| 2016 Compass | 135 | 46% | 55,000 |
| 2015 Compass | 30 | 27% | 53,000 |
| 2014 Compass | 91 | 30% | 67,893 |
| 2013 Compass | 10 | 13% | 100,000 |
| 2012 Compass | 36 | 20% | 90,000 |
| 2011 Compass | 30 | 16% | 68,500 |
| 2010 Compass | 5 | 7% | 90,000 |
| 2009 Compass | 5 | 11% | 95,000 |
| 2008 Compass | 13 | 14% | 125,000 |
| 2007 Compass | 37 | 14% | 98,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Problem: Chrysler (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. The crankshaft or camshaft sensor may only work intermittently, causing the engine to stall.
Risk: If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft or camshaft sensor connector, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S89.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Component: Engine / Electrical System / Power Train VIN [XXX] Description of Safety Defect: The vehicle experienced a sudden, catastrophic loss of engine power and completely shut off while traveling at highway speeds. This total engine failure disabled the vehicle on an active highway, forcing an…
The crankshaft position sensor is throwing a code , and the car want turn over .
The reason for the recall on this make and model is what I'm experiencing now. The whole car will shutdown power while driving with no warnings. In traffic the car will just roll to a stop with cars closely behind me. I bought the call September 2016 yet I just saw a recall when I signed up for…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2016 Jeep Compasss have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 135 owner complaints about engine for the 2016 Jeep Compass (46% of the 293 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Jeep Compass engine?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 55,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2016 Jeep Compass?
The most frequent phrase is “chrysler dodge”, in 9 of 135 complaints, followed by “stalled without” (8).
Other 2016 Jeep Compass problems
See all 2016 Jeep Compass problems or engine problems across all Compass years.