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2016 Jeep Compass
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
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- Owner complaints
- 293
- Received Feb 2016 to Aug 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Jeep Cherokee stalls while driving56 complaints · 19% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Engine suddenly shuts off while driving41 complaints · 14% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Seat belt fails to latch or retract18 complaints · 6.1% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #16V907000Chrysler (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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 9 crashes, 2 fires, 15 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 16 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Electrical & lights
- Jeep Cherokee stalls while driving
- Engine won't start or cranks intermittently
- Ignition key sticks or will not turn
1 more problem
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 32 |
| 2019 | 56 |
| 2020 | 49 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 35 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2024 | 21 |
| 2025 | 15 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 23 |
| Total | 293 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Cherokee stalls while driving | 56 | 19% | 27.1× | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 41 | 14% | 3.4× | NHTSA recall #16V907000 |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 18 | 6.1% | 6.2× | |
| Check engine light comes on repeatedly | 10 | 3.4% | 7× | |
| Electronic throttle body fails and cuts power | 10 | 3.4% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 8 | 2.7% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 7 | 2.4% | – | |
| Engine won't start or cranks intermittently | 7 | 2.4% | – | NHTSA recall #16V907000 |
| Transmission fails or loses power while driving | 5 | 1.7% | – | |
| Water leaks into cabin during rain | 4 | 1.4% | – | |
| Airbag warning light stays on | 4 | 1.4% | – | |
| Vehicle suddenly loses engine power at speed | 4 | 1.4% | – | |
| Ignition key sticks or will not turn | 3 | 1.0% | – | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 3 | 1.0% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 3 | 1.0% | – | |
| Engine knocking from rod or main bearings | 3 | 1.0% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #16V907000December 16, 201642,231 vehicles affected
engine and engine cooling: engine
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.
If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Other model years
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2016 Jeep Compass.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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