Does the 2016 Jeep Compass have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Jeep Compass, the most recent reported on December 16, 2016 (Engine and engine cooling: engine). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Jeep Compass?

Owners have filed 293 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (135 complaints), followed by electrical system (62).

How many 2016 Jeep Compass complaints mention a crash or fire?

9 of 293 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 15 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2016 Jeep Compass recalls and problems

1 recall and 293 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Jeep Compass.

recalls

293

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2016 Jeep Compass recalls

Engine and engine cooling: engine

NHTSA campaign 16V907000 · reported December 16, 2016 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · 42,231 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The risk: If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
The 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Engine135
Electrical system62
Unknown or other47
Power train44
Vehicle speed control30
Engine and engine cooling26
Fuel/propulsion system16
Steering16
Electronic stability control (ESC)15
Air bags13

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Aug 31, 2026 · Engine and engine cooling · 79,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The failure was a recurring failure. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V907000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The…

Aug 16, 2026 · Engine
Component: Engine / Electrical System / Power Train VIN […] 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 emergency maneuver to…

Aug 12, 2026 · Seats
Spontaneous deployment of passengers headrest . A safety system defect causing passengers concerned discomfort ! Plastic mechanism failure CANNOT be repaired. Headrest must be replaced by Jeep covered regarding the safety & security of their customers. Headrest deployed problem encountered has been reported in many…

Jul 31, 2026 · Engine and engine cooling · 59,000 miles
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 contact restarted the…

Jul 21, 2026 · Unknown or other
Since purchasing this vehicle in 2022 the crankshaft position sensor has been replaced 4 times (twice by the dealer in 2022, once in 2023 and once in 2024) and now it is dying while driving once again with the check engine light indicating that it is once again the crankshaft position sensor

Compass model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2013	1	80	7	5
2014	2	308	20	7
2015	1	113	4	2
2016	1	293	9	2
2017	4	229	10	3
2018	6	947	28	5
2019	2	331	13	2

Across all years, the 2018 Compass has the most complaints (947). All Jeep Compass years →

Questions

Does the 2016 Jeep Compass have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Jeep Compass, the most recent reported on December 16, 2016 (Engine and engine cooling: engine). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Jeep Compass?: Owners have filed 293 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (135 complaints), followed by electrical system (62).
How many 2016 Jeep Compass complaints mention a crash or fire?: 9 of 293 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 15 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 31, 2026.