2016 Jeep Compass: problems, recalls and what it’s worth
NHTSA has 1 open defect investigation (not a recall). Known weak spot on this generation: 2.4L Tigershark MultiAir2 — oil consumption. 1 recall campaign to confirm with a dealer. A lot of owner complaints, 55% about engine & cooling.
Oil level and consumption history, rough idle / stalling (MultiAir), any engine or short-block replacement on record.
Known problems on the 2016 Jeep Compass
2.4L Tigershark MultiAir2 — oil consumption $1,500–$4,000 to fix
The 2.4L Tigershark burns oil, sometimes severely, and can throw a rod when the level drops — plus MultiAir brick failures causing rough running. A class action was settled.
Check for: Oil level and consumption history, rough idle / stalling (MultiAir), any engine or short-block replacement on record.
Basis: Tigershark oil-consumption class-action settlement; NHTSA complaints
Known patterns for this year and model, not findings about one car. A well-kept example may already have had the fix. Costs are rough US shop prices.
2016 Jeep Compass recalls
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2016 Jeep Compass. Repairs are free at a dealer for the brand, and a dealer can confirm by VIN which were already done.
- Engine & cooling
If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
Details 16V907000
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.
Fix: 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.
2016 Jeep Compass safety investigations and free repairs
Under investigation (not a recall):
- Desiccated air bag inflator rupture since Sep 2021
Ask the seller if the car has had this problem.
Free repairs to ask about (warranty extensions):
- Exhaust and emissions: Emissions Recall U67 - Catalytic Converter Efficiency - Dealer Notification (Revision 11)
- Warranty extension: Customers may comment on the following: The AHR is deployed on one or both front seats and will not reset.
A dealer for the brand can check these by VIN.
Source: NHTSA, Sep 24, 2026.
2016 Jeep Compass safety and fuel
From NHTSA’s crash tests and the EPA’s fueleconomy.gov.
What owners complain about
293 complaints filed with NHTSA for this year and model, which is a lot.
Share of complaints that mention each area. One complaint can mention several.
What a 2016 Jeep Compass is worth
Rough trade-in values — roughly what a dealer would pay — by mileage, from published trade-in guides. Private sales and dealer prices run higher. For the exact car, add its VIN.
| Mileage | Trade-in (rough) |
|---|---|
| 80,000 mi | $6,375 |
| 120,000 mi | $5,477 |
| 160,000 mi | $3,628 |
From new to now
New, a 2016 Jeep Compass started at about $21,940. At a typical 120,000 miles today it trades in for about $5,477 — roughly 75% less.
Typical mileage = 12,000 miles a year; values between two published mileages are estimated in a straight line. “New” is the base price (cheapest version) as published, give or take destination fees; higher trims cost more.
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