2016 Jeep Compass engine problems
135 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2016 Jeep Compass — 46% 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
“The reason for the recall on this make and model is what I'm experiencing now. The whole car will shutdown power while driving with no warnings. In traffic the car will just roll to a stop with cars closely behind me. I bought the call September 2016 yet I just saw a recall when I signed up for…”
filed Jun 4, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Crankshaft or camshaft sensor may only work intermittently, causing the engine to stallCampaign 16V907000 · Dec 16, 2016
Related service bulletins
Emissions Recall U67 - Catalytic Converter Efficiency - Dealer Notification (Revision 11)
U67 Combo Rev11 · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Jun 18, 2026
Engine problems in other Compass years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Compass | 3 | 12% |
| 2024 Compass | 7 | 13% |
| 2023 Compass | 7 | 16% |
| 2022 Compass | 36 | 16% |
| 2021 Compass | 18 | 23% |
| 2020 Compass | 79 | 57% |
| 2019 Compass | 160 | 49% |
| 2018 Compass | 473 | 50% |
| 2017 Compass | 71 | 31% |
| 2015 Compass | 30 | 27% |
| 2014 Compass | 91 | 30% |
| 2013 Compass | 10 | 13% |
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.