2016 Jeep Compass — Known Issues & Recalls

Your engine shut down unexpectedly while you were driving on the expressway, creating a dangerous situation. After having the car towed to a dealer, you were told the engine has an internal failure that requires disassembly to diagnose, with an estimated cost of $900 just for the inspection. The fix will likely involve engine repair or replacement once the specific failure is identified.

Your engine may stall unexpectedly because the crankshaft or camshaft sensor isn't working properly, which increases the risk of a crash. This was a known issue affecting certain 2016 Jeep Compass vehicles manufactured between May and July 2016, and Chrysler issued a recall to replace the faulty sensor for free. If your vehicle's VIN falls within the affected range, contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403 (recall number S89) to schedule the replacement at no cost.

Your Jeep stalls unexpectedly while you're driving on the highway, then restarts after the engine cools down. This pattern suggests the crankshaft position sensor may be failing. The issue will likely require replacing the crankshaft position sensor and possibly having the engine control computer scanned for fault codes.

Your 2016 Jeep Compass is experiencing power loss while driving and hard cranking during cold starts that sometimes prevent the engine from starting. A diagnostic shop identified a faulty catalytic converter and sensor as the cause and found two NHTSA recalls listed for your vehicle (16V907000 and emissions recall u67), but Jeep dealership says no recalls apply to your vehicle and refuses to repair it. The fix would likely involve replacing the catalytic converter and oxygen sensor, and investigating whether the recalls were previously completed.

Your engine is stalling while you're driving without any warning lights appearing on your dashboard. After it stalls, you're able to restart it, but the problem keeps happening and has gotten worse over time. The dealer checked your vehicle twice but couldn't find the cause and didn't make any repairs. The issue may require diagnostic testing to identify the underlying engine problem causing the stalls.

Your engine suddenly seized while your daughter was driving with no warning lights beforehand. After the first repair at Midas for a faulty cam shaft sensor, the same problem happened again about a year later. This time the repair shop said the cam shaft sensor connector, crankshaft, and wiring harness also needed replacement, but most parts were on back order. The repair process involves replacing the cam shaft sensor and related engine components to restore normal engine operation.

Your engine stalled while driving at 45 mph, and stalled again when you tried to restart it. After waiting a few minutes, the engine started normally, but your check engine light came on. A dealer diagnosed the problem as a faulty crankshaft sensor that needs replacement. A recall was issued for this issue, but your vehicle's VIN wasn't included in the recall coverage, so the repair wasn't completed under warranty.

Your car jolted and jerked while driving at 40 MPH, causing you to stop driving it. No warning lights appeared on your dashboard. A mechanic found that your crankshaft sensor had failed. The repair would likely involve replacing the crankshaft sensor to restore smooth engine operation.

Your crankshaft sensor has failed. This sensor tells your engine computer when to fire the spark plugs, so when it stops working, your engine may not start or may run poorly. You'll likely need to have the failed sensor replaced with a new one.

Your catalytic converter is malfunctioning. This component helps reduce harmful emissions from your exhaust, and when it fails, you may notice reduced engine performance, a check engine light, or a rattling sound from underneath your vehicle. Replacing the catalytic converter will be necessary to restore proper emissions control and performance.

Your Compass stalls without warning at any speed—including on highways and in intersections—sometimes losing power steering and leaving you stranded in dangerous situations. The engine sometimes restarts immediately and sometimes doesn't. A check engine light appears after stalling but disappears after driving briefly. Even though a recall was performed on this issue before you owned the car, the same problem continues to happen repeatedly.

Your airbag warning light keeps turning on even though the dealership's diagnostic scan shows no problems, which is concerning since you can't be sure the airbags will deploy properly in a crash. Additionally, your car experiences a serious transmission problem where it suddenly loses power and won't accelerate on the highway even when you press the gas pedal, making it unsafe to drive at highway speeds for the past year—this issue also doesn't show up on diagnostic scans. Both problems suggest potential underlying electrical or mechanical faults that may require deeper diagnostics, a transmission fluid and filter service, or replacement of faulty sensors or transmission components.

Your Compass has suddenly lost all engine power while driving with no warning, and recently has had trouble accelerating even though no warning lights or error codes appear. The dealership diagnosed a faulty internal transmission and quoted $7,500 for replacement, but couldn't pinpoint the exact problem without disassembling it. Since Mopar discontinued the original transmission part number due to known defects, you're concerned about whether this is a design flaw rather than normal wear on a vehicle with under 90,000 miles. A transmission replacement would likely involve removing the engine and transmission assembly, performing internal repairs or complete replacement, and reinstalling the powertrain.

Your Jeep is experiencing a serious electrical grounding problem that causes you to lose power while driving, making your headlights, interior lights, and dashboard flicker unpredictably—a safety hazard confirmed by a professional mechanic. You've also had to replace the throttle body and ignition coils multiple times within six months, and the engine is running hot without any visible coolant leaks. The power loss issue is particularly dangerous and needs to be diagnosed by checking the vehicle's grounding connections and electrical system. Fixing this will likely involve inspecting and repairing the ground wires, replacing faulty ignition coils, and diagnosing the cooling system.

Your check engine light came on while driving, and your Jeep's engine stopped responding to acceleration, then shut off completely — nearly causing an accident. You had to have the vehicle towed and abandon it on the road. This appears to be related to the electronic throttle control system.

Your Jeep starts normally, but once the engine reaches operating temperature, it suddenly shuts off—creating a dangerous situation where you lose power steering and braking becomes difficult. A lightning bolt warning symbol appears on the dashboard just before the engine dies. You've already replaced two camshaft position sensors and a connector, and while the car worked fine for two weeks, the problem has returned and gotten worse, even though diagnostic scans show no error codes.

Your speedometer suddenly drops to zero while driving, and your car feels like it's about to stall out. A mechanic diagnosed this as a crankshaft problem, which is similar to an existing recall for other 2016 Jeep Compasses, but your vehicle isn't currently covered by that recall. The crankshaft sensor or related component likely needs to be replaced or repaired.

Your vehicle is showing the same problems described in Recall 16V907 (S89), which involves the crankshaft position sensor. However, your vehicle identification number (VIN) isn't showing as eligible for this recall in the system. You should contact your Jeep dealer to verify whether your specific vehicle qualifies for the recall and what repair or replacement may be needed.

Your passenger-side headrest popped out while driving and struck you in the head. Although Jeep issued a recall for this problem on some Compass models, your 2016 wasn't included—you're asking why. When you visited the dealership, they said the headrest is no longer manufactured and wouldn't replace it under warranty. The fix would require Jeep to source and install a replacement front seat headrest assembly, or the dealership to retrofit a compatible part.

After having your catalytic converter and oxygen sensor replaced, your vehicle started shaking and won't accelerate past 20 mph. Your mechanic's diagnostic reader isn't picking up the cause of the problem, showing only invalid data. You may need the vehicle's computer system scanned with specialized diagnostic equipment to identify what's preventing normal acceleration after these repairs.