Component Record

Jeep Compass 2016 Engine Problems

161 distinct owners reported a engine problem on the 2016 Jeep Compass - 55% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage161 complaints

161 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

16V907000Reported December 16, 2016 - 42,231 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on December 16, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 42,231 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System62 Unknown Or Other47 Power Train44 Vehicle Speed Control30 Fuel and Propulsion System18 Driver Assistance and Stability Systems18

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.