2015 Jeep Compass vs 2016 Jeep Compass
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 Jeep Compass | 2016 Jeep Compass |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 113 | 293 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 176 | 145 |
| Investigations | 4 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–25 | 21–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 66,273 mi | 57,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Compass | Jeep Compass |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 30 | 135 |
| Electrical System | 22 | 62 |
| Power Train | 10 | 44 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 30 |
| Air Bags | 16 | 13 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 26 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 16 |
| Seats | 12 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 23 | 111 |
| Check engine light | 21 | 48 |
| Loss of power | 7 | 18 |
| Airbag warning light | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 13 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 11 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 9 |
2015 Jeep Compass
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.