3.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
44,367 miles

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2016 Jeep Compass drivetrain problems

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2016 Jeep Compass Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #33

Dec 162022

Compass

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I have been having issues with my vehicle for the past month or so. I took it to a mechanic and they said that my Power Transfer Unit is bad and my vehicle currently doesn't have 4 wheel drive capability. My vehicle periodically stutters, slows and looses power while driving at freeway speeds. During all of my issues, not once has my check engine light or any sort of indicator has lit up letting me know I have an issue with my vehicle. I thought newer cars are supposed to know when there is an issue with the vehicle. This is completely unacceptable and now I'm looking at over $2,000 in repairs.

- Afton, WY, USA

problem #32

Nov 222022

Compass

  • 83,521 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The check engine and power train warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the camshaft sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V907000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 83,521.

- Carrollton, TX, USA

problem #31

Aug 302022

Compass

  • miles
It will stop running while driving or making turn without warning must stop put in park and restart.The more you use more it happens. Very dangerous

- Lakeland, FL, USA

problem #30

Sep 052021

Compass

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Vehicle has a slow acceleration ration. I was merging onto the Freeway and pressing on the accelerator, but it does not accelerate. It takes quite sometime to pickup speed, throttle body light has just started coming on along with the check engine light. Purchased Vehicle 8/2021, no acceleration from the beginning. Check engine and Throttle Body light 2-3 weeks ago.

- Montgomery, AL, USA

problem #29

Apr 022022

Compass

  • miles
tHE CAR HAS STALLED AND SHUT OFF SEVERAL TIMES WHILE DRIVING ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT, WHILE DRIVING THE CAR JUST SLOWS DOWN AND WILL NOT ACCELERATE AND HAS LEFT ME STRANDED SEVERAL TIMES

- York, PW, USA

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problem #28

Mar 122022

Compass

  • 118,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while her daughter was driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with transmission failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 118,000.

- Southfield, MI, USA

problem #27

Feb 172022

Compass

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving 2016 Jeep Compass vehicle jerks suddenly and feels like it is going to stall. Nothing changes on dashboard. This happens during acceleration or even just driving down the road or highway. Took it to dealership back in 2020 and the catalytic converter was replaced. The jerking stopped until now. Took it back to same dealership and the mechanic could not duplicate the problem. No codes thrown. Even though I have many witnesses hat have been in the vehicle while it occurred. Picked jeep back up and it started jerking while driving again within a 1/2 mile of driving away from the dealership. Repair not done. Feels unsafe to drive. I-€™m afraid it is going to stall and cause an accident. Mileage in 2020 incident 65000. Mileage this incident 76000

- Rohnert Park, CA, USA

problem #26

Aug 202021

Compass

  • miles
This morning (08.20.21) I was driving to work when about 1 mile in I was going 45mph and my car started stalling, causing it to drop to 10mph. The engine light and traction control light are consistently on. The electronic throttle control light is constantly blinking when I have the ignition on. My car has been in limp mode all day and will not go over 10mph. I almost got hit by the car behind me when it happened and almost hit someone else trying to get out of their way. I-€™ve been looking into it all day and I found that there was a recall -€œS89-€ on Jeep Compass 2016 made anytime between May 9, 2016 and July 15, 2016 and which came equipped with 2.0-liter or 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engines. Mine was manufactured July 15, 2016 and is a 2.0-liter.

- Bonham, TX, USA

problem #25

Jan 252021

Compass

  • 0 miles
II kept my Jeep Compass up todate with oll changes and brakes and tires. I have now experineced a real bad noise from under the engine. I thought it was my brakes or pulley. It turns out I need a new transmission. I have a 5 speed. I have metal shaving in my transmission and my car is not even 5 years old. I love my car and now it is going to cost me 4000+ to get it fixed. There are other warrantys on the same type of cars but not mines.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #24

Jan 052021

Compass

  • 96,000 miles
My 2016 Jeep compasses transmission has failed at 96000 miles. It has the 2.0L I4 with the cvt, its fwd. I was traveling at 35mph when it failed.

- Corvallis, OR, USA

problem #23

Dec 052020

Compass

  • 11,100 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My car power train went out as I only have the car for 11 months and transmission is not working well I was driving home and the car RPM was going to 6

- Landers, CA, USA

problem #22

Nov 302020

Compass

  • 58,000 miles
Vehicle stalls out and leaves motorists stranded. Engine stalls and has the potential to resume normal power but has a serious lag between power given and power accepted by engine (2-5 secs). Possibility for collision is great and possibility for being left stranded is great. Battery and normal maintenance has been performed.

- Lincoln, NE, USA

problem #21

Nov 112020

Compass

  • 58,000 miles
Car lost power three times in the last two weeks. Twice while driving, one of those times was on the highway, and the third time when stopped at a red light

- Feasterville, PA, USA

problem #20

Aug 032020

Compass

  • 102,000 miles
Transmission over heats and then stalls out when it is warm out. The dealerships I have gone to said there is nothing wrong with the Jeep Compass because it doesn't act up for them. Normally make it 45 minutes in summer before it over heats. Cant keep car over 2,000 rmp in summer or transmission will over heat even faster. Has been happening many time over the last 2 summers. Non-dealerships wont look at the car and they say that the dealerships need to fix it.

- Elk River, MN, USA

problem #19

Oct 012020

Compass

  • 52,000 miles
All of my lights came on out of nowhere then car wouldn't turn back on. After diagnostics it was determined to be an electrical issue with the wiring harnesses & also was told that there were issues with my airbags being able to properly deploy. Vehicle was on. Vehicle was in motion at about 30-40mph. I was fortunate enough to make it home and be able to park my car and I was fortunate I wasn't on a highway or it could have been a very dangerous accident.

- Worcester, MA, USA

problem #18

Aug 282020

Compass

  • 110,000 miles
About 2 weeks ago after I put gas in the car the check engine light came on we checked everything cannot figure out anything wrong with it then the airbag lights came on so we took the battery out put it back in and reset the lights. The check engine light came on the next time I drove it. Roughly 3 or 4 days after that it was morning it was misty the roads were wet I went about 5 blocks took a right turn went another 5 blocks took a left turn and all the sudden anti skid lights came on then the airbag light came on and then the lightning bolt light came on the car had no power. Soi pulled it over and we had it towed home I had a diagnostics test in it's C1221 I believe was the code we have not drive it since.

- Tracy, MN, USA

problem #17

May 202020

Compass 4-cyl

  • 48,950 miles
ABS 4wheel drive and traction control light stay on and won't come off and since they popped up I've been having issue with my acceleration. It's been causing my car to randomly stop accelerating while I was driving on the highway. My 4wheel drive light pops on a few minutes after I start driving but the other 2 lights stay on all the time.

- Gardner, MA, USA

problem #16

Nov 142017

Compass

  • miles
I believe my vehicle fits recall of the canam or power train sensor that needs to be fixed. My engine keeps coming on. The car bucks but not all the time. Feels like something going on with trainmisiion and at 87,000 that impossible. Please look into this matter. Yes believe recall fits my car

- Hopewell Junction, NY, USA

problem #15

Jul 312019

Compass

  • 30,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Compass. While the contact was reversing out of the driveway, the vehicle shut off without warning. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 16V907000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact was informed the vehicle had previously been repaired per the recall, but the failure recurred. Also, while driving various speeds, the vehicle made hard, sudden jerks without warning. The contact took the vehicle to branhaven Jeep Chrysler Dodge Ram (348 w main St, branford, ct 06405, (203) 488-6351), but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 64914088. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 30,000.

- North Haven, CT, USA

problem #14

Oct 262019

Compass

  • 72,500 miles
I bought a 2016 Jeep Compass brand new from the dealership. After only three years (72,500 miles), the transmission completely failed while I was driving on a major highway. The Jeep, which is a manual 5 speed transmission, would not shift into any gears. It made horrendous grinding noises as the vehicle failed and failed to shift into gear. Prior to it completely dying, it was stalling out on me and slipping out of second gear while driving it. This is a safety concern, not to mention how disappointing that a car which is only three years old would have a transmission that completely failed on it. The Jeep was well-maintained and garage kept. It was never driven anywhere except main roads and highways.

- Coraopolis, PA, USA

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