2016 Jeep Compass vs 2017 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 | 2016 Jeep Compass | 2017 Jeep Compass |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 293 | 228 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 145 | 259 |
| Investigations | 4 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–25 | 21–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 57,000 mi | 30,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Compass | Jeep Compass |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 135 | 71 |
| Electrical System | 62 | 86 |
| Power Train | 44 | 42 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 30 | 10 |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 24 |
| Steering | 16 | 15 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 15 | 12 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 26 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 111 | 37 |
| Check engine light | 48 | 9 |
| Loss of power | 18 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 13 | 5 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 6 |
| Won’t start | 9 | 8 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 9 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 5 |
2016 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.