10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
13,937 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

The NHTSA is the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints can be spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem. See the Back button — blue bar at the very top of the page — to explore more.

Get notified about new defects, investigations, recalls & lawsuits for the 2016 Jeep Compass:

Unsubscribe any time. We don't sell/share your email.

problem #9

Jun 052024

Compass

  • miles
I bought my 2016 Jeep Compass Latitude in September of 2021 with a warranty which because of some rotor and other issues they gave me a loaner vehicle while they did the repairs for a week or so. It didn't give me too many problems for a while but then in these last two years or so then a lot has been breaking on it or acting up & I only got a little over 86k miles on it, but any warranties are expired at 80K. I've replaced the battery, the rear hub/bearings 2x, all of the rotors & brakes 2x now, I go through engine oil even though I do regular oil changes on it, and most recently it was doing a "death wobble" that was so unsafe I was afraid to drive it myself let alone have my son with me in case it did it & it was very unpredictable when it would happen too, generally over 45 mph and after I had been driving for over 15 minutes would be the most likely time for it, unfortunately not always though & the 1st mechanic I took it too couldn't even get it to do it. The 2nd mechanic suggested changing the driver brake line to the caliper to see if that helped since I'd just replaced that brake caliper but that the majority of my front end suspension, hub/bearing & axle, spring coils, etc. would all need replaced because of how worn out they was already looking too (it was exactly 86003 miles when I went to the 2nd mechanic) and if it was still doing it after that then he would figure it out, thankfully replacing the brake line seems to have stopped the "death wobble" problem for now. I'm not sure this is even a valid complaint, if not then I apologize but I've never seen so many parts, issues at once, esp. with that mileage. The unpredictable "death wobble" is definitely a safety concern at least & incase others have all these costly problems at once too. I just got my jeep paid off & have to have cervical & lumbar surgeries asap so I will just have to fix it asap. Originally, via Mopar site, I was here trying to find my jeep's specific specs/build sheet for those parts.

- Diamond, Oh, OH, USA

problem #8

Aug 242022

Compass

  • miles
I have taken my jeep to get the thermostat sensor put in for the second time. This jeep has multiple mechanical issues that i have taken into a mechanic shop for fixing now the check engine light on.jeep came from drive time with these issues since I had the car they need to recall these jeep because it's a safety issue for possible accident.the issues have been a problem since 2020 when I got it and every year from then

- Landers, CA, USA

problem #7

Oct 122021

Compass

  • miles
On October 12, 2021about 1:30pm, I was at my dentist office. As I was leaving, my 2016 Jeep Compass would not start. I called my wife to bring jumper cables to me. I jumped my vehicle and started towards home. My driveway has a slite income and I drove just inside the overhead door and stopped. For a moment, I took my food off the brake pedal to draw my drivers mirror inward, at that moment, the vehicle started forward. I slammed my foot unto the brake pedal and the pedal went to the floor, not stopping the vehicle before hitting my work bench. The front edge of the hood had five dents in it. I made an appointment with the local Jeep dealer for October 19, 2021. I explained to the service adviser, about the battery and brake pedal, both happening on the same day. Later in that day, the adviser called me at home. They could not find a problem with the brake system, However, they said I needed a new battery. I gave them the okay. Several times sense that time, I have felt like my pedal was going to the floor, while stopping the vehicle.

- Howell, MI, USA

problem #6

Dec 012019

Compass

  • 63 miles
Car begins to shake for no apparent reason while on stop (stepping on brakes). The more time passed, the more frequent the shaking began. Started happening in 12/2019.

- Fresno, CA, USA

problem #5

Apr 112018

Compass

  • 51,117 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Compass. While driving and shifting into second gear, the vehicle lost power and would not accelerate. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the shoulder, waited a few seconds, and the vehicle began accelerating normally again. In addition, the brakes failed and the ABS warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to homer skelton Jeep Chrysler (7661 us-51, millington, tn 38053, (901) 872-0195) where it was diagnosed that new brakes with sensors and pad locks needed to be installed. The brake failure recurred. The acceleration failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 51,117.

- Milington, TN, USA

problem #4

Jan 162019

Compass

  • 21 miles
Constant squealing and grinding noise and has been occurring since I've purchased the vehicle. My vehicle now has 14028 miles on it and the brakes still makes this noise when coming to a stop.

- Stockton, CA, USA

problem #3

Jul 122018

Compass

  • 40,000 miles
I purchased the 2016 Jeep Compass used from robertson Honda in palmdale ca. The next day I noticed the breaks made a squeak sound when I applied the breaks at a complete stop. I took it back to dealership, they checked it again, and told me I had nothing to worry about; the breaks were sound and not worn out. Then today I found out from credit karma that there was a recall on my car. I'm concerned and would like the problem addressed. I was not told by the dealership that my car had a manufactures recall.

- Palmdale, CA, USA

problem #2

Feb 012017

Compass

  • 230 miles
The contact owns a 2017 (na) Jeep Compass. While driving the vehicle, it began driving in circles. The brake pedal was applied, but failed to respond. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a snow bank. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and unknown repairs were performed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 230. Updated 06/02/17 the sencond incident, the car was backed out and vehicle suddenly picked up speed and brakes failed to stop the vehicle. The third incident, vehicle did not stop at stop sign.

- Port Jefferson, NY, USA

problem #1

Dec 092016

Compass

  • 34,000 miles
On December 9, 2016 I rented a Jeep Compass and on that day I had a roll over accident. I was driving in the country. Very low traffic area. Before applying the brake, I was driving at a safe speed for the road conditions - fifteen to twenty mph on fresh snow and some packed snow over a paved road base. At about twenty to twenty five feet before a stop sign I began to apply the brake. The brake did nothing. There was clicking noises and the Compass seemed to accelerate. I continued to apply the brake as I rolled through the stop area for the stop sign. The paved road ended at the stop sign and turned into a dirt road base. At this point I turned the wheel as the momentum continued. I was hoping the dirt road base would provide grab for the turned front tires and steer the Compass to the direction of the dirt road. There was no grab and the Compass continued to drive across the dirt road for about another twenty feet as I continued to apply the brake. I had applied the brake for about forty-five feet when I see the ten foot drop ditch ahead of me. The Compass didn't slow, ever. It seemed to accelerate. It wouldn't be directed by steering it. I had no control over it. At this point I did all that I could think of to avoid an accident. I looked at the ditch and knew that the SUV and I would receive damage. The Compass rolled into the ditch. When the SUV finally stopped I was up side down. For me to best describe this Jeep Compass is that it was a "terminator". it had a mind of its own. Once I applied the brake, I had no control over it.

- Tucson, AZ, USA