2016 Jeep Compass reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2016 Jeep Compass — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 446
- 198 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 133 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 1
- see below
- Reported harm
- 16 reported crashes · 25 injuries · 2 fires
What owners report fails — 2016 Jeep Compass
- ENGINE 133
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 58
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 45
- POWER TRAIN 42
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 30
1 recall on record for the 2016 Jeep Compass
- NHTSA 16V907000 · 2017 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
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A vehicle's complaint record hints at the repair and maintenance budget you'll need. Add your state, purchase price, and mileage to the TCO calculator for the full picture.
Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2016 Jeep Compass units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2016 Jeep Compass reliable?
NHTSA has 446 consumer complaints on record for the 2016 Jeep Compass and 1 recall. The most-reported problem area is engine (133 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2016 Jeep Compass units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Jeep Compass?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (133), electrical system (58), unknown or other (45), power train (42). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2016 Jeep Compass?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.