2016 Jeep Compass problems

Outside the engine, one documented fault affects 2016 cars, such as headlight levelling that does not work properly because of a misconfigured TIPM module.

2016 Jeep Compass score: good reliability

Calculated using only 1 documented fault and its sources: the most serious and frequent faults weigh more. How it is calculated

EngineNot analysed
Gearbox10.0No documented faults
Suspension10.0No documented faults
Brakes10.0No documented faults
Tyres and wheels10.0No documented faults
Steering10.0No documented faults
Electrical system10.0No documented faults
Headlights and lights8.61 fault
Electronics and infotainment10.0No documented faults
Climate control10.0No documented faults
Bodywork and interior10.0No documented faults
Airbags and safety10.0No documented faults

What changes compared with the 2015 Jeep Compass

Score: 4.1 → 8.6
No longer sold: OM651
No longer affected by: timing chain stretch and tensioner failure (OM651), delphi piezo injector failure (220/250 CDI) (OM651), eGR and particulate filter clogging, and emissions software updates (OM651) and variable-geometry turbo failure and its pneumatic actuator (OM651) and 3 more

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Faults outside the engine in the 2016 Jeep Compass

Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalHeadlights and lightsHeadlight levelling that does not work properly because of a misconfigured TIPM moduleYes: in 2008 the British DVSA recalled 3,213 Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep vehicles (including Compass and Patriot) because the TIPM power module could be misconfigured and the headlight levelling system did not work properly. The fix was to reconfigure the TIPM.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2016 Jeep Compass reliable?

Outside the engine, one documented fault affects 2016 cars, such as headlight levelling that does not work properly because of a misconfigured TIPM module.

Is the 2016 Jeep Compass better than the 2015?

Our score goes from 4.1 in 2015 to 8.6 in 2016. No longer affected by: timing chain stretch and tensioner failure (OM651), delphi piezo injector failure (220/250 CDI) (OM651) and eGR and particulate filter clogging, and emissions software updates (OM651).

What is the best year for the Jeep Compass?

According to our score, the best is 2016 (8.6/10). The year with the worst score is 2012 (3.7/10). Each year's score counts only the engines sold that year and the faults that affect those cars.

What faults does the 2016 Jeep Compass have?

The most important ones documented for 2016 cars are: headlight levelling that does not work properly because of a misconfigured TIPM module (headlights and lights, medium severity).

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