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2016 Jeep Compass

Verified August 31, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
0
of 5 stars
Recalls
1
on record
MPG
—
combined

Open recalls on record

1 safety recall. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Recalls1
Complaints289
Safety
Fuel1 Open Investigation

Vehicle Summary

2016 Jeep Compass

1 recall
289 complaints
0

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
1
Owner complaints
289
Complaints citing a crash
9

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalized by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

1 Recall on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

1 NHTSA campaign affecting this model year.

  • 16V907000high

    Engine issue

    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.

    Consequence

    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.

    Full campaign record

NHTSA crash-test ratings

NCAP star ratings and the underlying test breakdown for the 2016 Jeep Compass.

  • Frontal crash

    Driver
    3 / 5
    Passenger
    3 / 5

  • Side crash

  • Rollover

    Rollover risk
    16.4%
    Dynamic tip
    No Tip

Driver-assistance technologies

Electronic stability control
Standard
Forward collision warning
No
Lane departure warning
No

What the ratings mean

NHTSA published frontal crash and rollover resistance for this vehicle but not side crash and side pole. An untested area is not a poor result — it means no published data exists, and the overall star rating is calculated without it.

NHTSA's dynamic test put this vehicle's rollover probability at 16.4% in a single-vehicle crash — the figure behind the rollover star rating, published here because the star alone hides how wide each band is.

NHTSA crash tests

2016 Jeep Compass Frontal crash crash test
Frontal crash Video

Fuel economy & emissions

The EPA holds no fuel-economy record for this model year.

The EPA does not publish a record for every model year.

Consumer complaints

289 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

289
Total
9
Crashes
2
Fires
15
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE178
  • OTHER29
  • ELECTRICAL23
  • SEAT BELTS17
  • AIR BAGS13

Notable Issues

289 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 15 reports involve injuries. 9 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)178
miscellaneous issues29
electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)23

Safety timeline

Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the 2016 Jeep Compass, newest first.

  1. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation PE19014

    Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

  2. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation RQ22002

    Stall from Crankshaft\Camshaft Failure

  3. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation EA19001

    Electrical overstress

  4. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation RQ22002

    Stall from Crankshaft\Camshaft Failure

  5. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation EA21002

    Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

  6. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation PE19014

    Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

  7. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation EA19001

    Electrical overstress

  8. Recall

    Recall 16V907000

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

Dates are the NHTSA report-received date for recalls and the ODI open/close date for investigations. Crash-test ratings are not shown here because the source does not provide a reliable publication date for them.

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Unknown
Drive type
Unknown
Engine
0L 0-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Unknown
Seats
0

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

Data sources

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Common problems

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2,428 owner complaints analyzed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation PE19014

    Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

  2. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation RQ22002

    Stall from Crankshaft\Camshaft Failure

  3. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation EA19001

    Electrical overstress

  4. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation RQ22002

    Stall from Crankshaft\Camshaft Failure

  5. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation EA21002

    Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture