2016 Jeep Compass engine and engine cooling problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2016 Jeep Compass — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jul 31, 2026
“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…”
filed Jul 17, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Crankshaft or camshaft sensor may only work intermittently, causing the engine to stallCampaign 16V907000 · Dec 16, 2016
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Compass years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Compass | 3 | 1% |
| 2021 Compass | 3 | 4% |
| 2020 Compass | 3 | 2% |
| 2019 Compass | 5 | 2% |
| 2018 Compass | 7 | 1% |
| 2015 Compass | 2 | 2% |
| 2014 Compass | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 Compass | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 Compass | 10 | 5% |
| 2007 Compass | 5 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Jeep Compass
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.