2016 Jeep Compass engine problems

The 2016 Jeep Compass has 156 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 35% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

156

Engine complaints

35%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Engine complaints by year

Compass engine complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

16V907000EngineDecember 16, 2016 · 42,231 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Journey, Jeep Compass, and Jeep Patriot vehicles manufactured May 9, 2016, to July 15, 2016. The crankshaft or camshaft sensor may only work intermittently, causing the engine to stall.

Consequence

If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft or camshaft sensor connector, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S89.

What owners report

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED 2016 JEEP COMPASS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE PARKED THE VEHICLE IN A PARKING LOT AND WAS NOTIFIED WHILE IN A STORE THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SMOKE AND FLAMES WERE SEEN COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · June 7, 2020 · fire

Common questions

How many engine complaints does the 2016 Jeep Compass have?

NHTSA has 156 complaints about the 2016 Jeep Compass engine — 35% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2016 Jeep Compass engine?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the engine: 16V907000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.