2016 Jeep Compass problems
Owners have filed 461 complaints about the 2016 Jeep Compass with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 29.3% of them — the clear leader, ahead of electrical system at 13.4%.
Complaints461
Crashes16
Fires2
Injuries25
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine 29.3% · 135
Electrical system 13.4% · 62
Unknown or other 10.2% · 47
Power train 9.5% · 44
Vehicle speed control 6.5% · 30
Engine and engine cooling 5.4% · 25
Steering 3.5% · 16
Fuel/propulsion system 3.5% · 16
Severity
Of those complaints, 16 describe a crash, 2 describe a fire and 25 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 16 model years of the Jeep Compass in this data, 2016 sits 4th by complaint volume. 2018 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 92 in the last three years against 125 in the three before. The issues here may already have been addressed.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 55,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, the vehicle loss motive power without warning. The vehicle came to a stop in the middle lane of the roadway. After several attempts, the vehicle restarted and was driven to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,500. Engine · reported at 58,500 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Compass. While driving 75 mph, the contact heard an abnormal knocking noise coming from the engine compartment. The noise occurred intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64,485. Engine · reported at 64,485 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the vehicle jerked back and forth. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake pads needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacture was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 83,000. Engine · reported at 83,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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