2016 Jeep Compass seats problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seats on the 2016 Jeep Compass — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Spontaneous deployment of passengers headrest . A safety system defect causing passengers concerned discomfort ! Plastic mechanism failure CANNOT be repaired. Headrest must be replaced by Jeep covered regarding the safety & security of their customers. Headrest deployed problem encountered has been…”
filed Aug 12, 2026
“I went to adjust the headrest, The headrest popped and hit me in the head. There was some plastic pieces that came out when the headrest popped, it stayed connected. but headrest stayed (open) for the lack of a better term. about 2 to 2.5 inches. makes driving of the car really uncomfortable. had…”
filed Jun 11, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seats problems in other Compass years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Compass | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 Compass | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 Compass | 5 | 1% |
| 2017 Compass | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 Compass | 12 | 11% |
| 2014 Compass | 26 | 8% |
| 2013 Compass | 4 | 5% |
| 2012 Compass | 4 | 2% |
| 2011 Compass | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 Compass | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 Compass | 2 | 1% |
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.