2016 Jeep Compass electrical system problems
62 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2016 Jeep Compass — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Component: Engine / Electrical System / Power Train VIN [XXX] 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…”
filed Aug 16, 2026
“Car stalls turns off by itself could be at red lights or even while driving twice already!! Needs to be recalled as well and repaired pls repairs cost thousands!!! Not safe!! I have owned it for 4-5 years and it has happened maybe 7-8 times but most recently this week twice!!”
filed Jul 16, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning…
S1408000384 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 10, 2024Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service…
9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 15, 2023Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service…
9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 15, 2023
Electrical System problems in other Compass years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Compass | 11 | 42% |
| 2024 Compass | 18 | 35% |
| 2023 Compass | 13 | 29% |
| 2022 Compass | 102 | 46% |
| 2021 Compass | 34 | 43% |
| 2020 Compass | 65 | 47% |
| 2019 Compass | 143 | 43% |
| 2018 Compass | 375 | 40% |
| 2017 Compass | 86 | 38% |
| 2015 Compass | 22 | 19% |
| 2014 Compass | 36 | 12% |
| 2013 Compass | 13 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Jeep Compass
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.