2016 Jeep Compass · symptom sheet
Engine stalls or loses power while driving
- 130owner reports
- 60,000median miles
- $300median quote
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Aug 31, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
220 of the 293 complaints on this car are about the engine. 130 of those describe stalling, which makes it the most reported problem on the 2016 Compass.
Tick what matches of 130 reports
Stalling on other Compass years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them.
What this problem usually is
Stalling reports are some of the most alarming on the site. The engine quits while the car is moving, sometimes on a highway and sometimes at a stop. Many owners say it restarted right away and the dealer found no stored code, which is part of why these complaints pile up before anything gets fixed.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the throttle body (10 reports), the battery (8 reports) and the alternator (3 reports).
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the engine covers the 2016 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
The crankshaft or camshaft sensor may only work intermittently, causing the engine to stall.
The recall on the 2016 Jeep Compass, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the engine on the Compass
False overheat leading to loss of motive power. Closed dec 10, 2023.
Stall from crankshaft\camshaft failure. Closed jun 16, 2025.
Northwest chrysler jeep dodge sale issue. Closed nov 23, 2020.
What owners paid
8 of the 130 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $198 to $540.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 45,833 and 81,000 miles, from the 91 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“UNKNOWN my car has less then 50,000miles on it and it keeps stalling usually it starts right back up but twice it took about 5 minutes to start back up it gets regular oil changes”
Filed Oct 10, 2023 · 50,000 miles
“The vehicle stalls while driving. Completely shuts down and locks up the steering wheel and causes dangerous circumstances. Also, turns off at times while stopped. Can happen at all speeds.”
Filed Sep 25, 2023
“When turning key stalling to start car. Finally car wouldnât start and I went to auto services and they said I probably needed a new battery. So I purchased a new battery. Now itâs about two months later and car is hesitating/stalling to start again as I try crank the car up.”
Filed Mar 30, 2023
“11/9/2022 2016 jeep compass shaking and shuts off randomly, won't reverse , turning off and on engine fix the issue for a few minutes.”
Filed Nov 9, 2022
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 130 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works
Other problems on this car
- Check engine light or misfire 47 reports