Model year 2016 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

2016 Jeep Compass: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2016 Jeep Compass at 21–25 mpg combined across 7 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 293 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

21–25

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Jeep dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2016 Jeep Compass recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2016 Jeep Compass, newest first.

Engine and engine cooling: Engine

NHTSA 16V907000 Reported Dec 16, 2016
Filed by
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. S89)
Units affected
42,231 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2016 Jeep Compass fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2016 Jeep Compass EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Compass 4WD2.4L 4-cylAutomatic4-Wheel DriveRegular20/23/21 mpg$3,200418
Compass 4WD2.4L 4-cylAutomatic 6-spd4-Wheel DriveRegular20/25/22 mpg$3,050400
Compass 4WD2.4L 4-cylManual 5-spd4-Wheel DriveRegular22/27/24 mpg$2,800370
Compass FWD2.0L 4-cylAutomaticFront-Wheel DriveRegular22/26/24 mpg$2,800378
Compass FWD2.0L 4-cylManual 5-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular23/30/25 mpg$2,700347
Compass FWD2.4L 4-cylManual 5-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular23/28/25 mpg$2,700353
Compass FWD2.4L 4-cylAutomatic 6-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular21/27/23 mpg$2,900381

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2016 Jeep Compass crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2016 Jeep Compass NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2016 Jeep Compass SUV 2WDNot rated3 starsNot rated4 stars18.5%No
2016 Jeep Compass SUV 4WDNot rated3 starsNot rated4 stars16.4%No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2016 Jeep Compass owner complaints

Owners have filed 293 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Jeep Compass, most recently on Aug 31, 2026. 9 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 15 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2016 Jeep Compass complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Engine135
Electrical system61
Unknown or other47
Power train44
Vehicle speed control30
Engine and engine cooling24
Fuel/propulsion system16
Steering16
Electronic stability control (ESC)15
Air bags13

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Jeep Compass model years

Jeep Compass by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2026 Compass26 mpg154/5
2025 Compass27 mpg0294/5
2024 Compass27 mpg0544/5
2023 Compass27 mpg249—
2022 Compass25 mpg42264/5
2021 Compass25 mpg0814/5
2020 Compass25–26 mpg11434/5
2019 Compass25–26 mpg23314/5
2018 Compass25–26 mpg69474/5
2017 Compass21–26 mpg42294/5
2015 Compass21–25 mpg1113—

All Jeep Compass years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2016 Jeep models

2016 Jeep Cherokee2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee2016 Jeep Patriot2016 Jeep Renegade2016 Jeep Wrangler

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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