2016 Jeep compass Sport
1C4NJDBB6GD551979
Vehicle history report for the 2016 Jeep compass (VIN 1C4NJDBB6GD551979). Title: Clean. 75,782 mi reported. Registered in In. 1 open safety recall. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Official U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 2016 Jeep compass.
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Safety recalls 1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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.
Remedy: 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.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 284 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Jeep compass, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.
🔍 Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
🔍 Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 284
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2016 Jeep compass.
STEERING,SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
Brake caliphers went bad 2 days after I purchased, now a heavy humming sound that I literally feel vibration in my seat, loud weird noise when making sharp turns, turning the wheel while in park grinding noise, loud rumbling when air conditioner is on, jerking forward when press on gas. This car is horrible
NHTSA ODI #11745995ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
The reason for the recall on this make and model is what I'm experiencing now. The whole car will shutdown power while driving with no warnings. In traffic the car will just roll to a stop with cars closely behind me. I bought the call September 2016 yet I just saw a recall when I signed up for triple a. The last 12 months I have been on n and out of shops t…
NHTSA ODI #11742017ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Relay box underneath drivers side headlight prone to corrosion, causes jeeps from this era to stall and die randomly.
NHTSA ODI #11737453ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Electrical components failed car shut down while driving and put me and my daughters at risk I had to have a part with the lightning bolt that come on the dash replaced but that's all the inspection there was no warning only flashing engine light and it shut down it first happened June 2025 and has happened 3 times since. Also the cruise control when set wil…
NHTSA ODI #11730257VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
While driving at any time, the speedometer will instantly drop and the car feels like it's about to shut itself off. After a diagnostic with a mechanic, they stated this was the crankshaft issue; similar to a recall for other 2016 jeep compass. My vin is not currently associated with this recall notice, however based on these safety defects, it seems it sho…
NHTSA ODI #11726821UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The crankshaft sensor has failed.
NHTSA ODI #11724458ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Continuously stalls out regardless of speed it has stalled on the highway, in the middle of intersections losing power steering. sometimes restarts right away, sometimes not. leaving me stranded in in the middle of highway/intersections sometimes in very dangerous places. It has had a recall repaired in 2017 before I owned the vehicle however it has had the…
NHTSA ODI #11722604ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact's daughter owns a 2016 Jeep Compass. While the contact's daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. No warning lights were illuminated. The driver attempted to restart the vehicle, and the vehicle restarted. The driver waited for several minutes before attempting to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to Midas, where …
NHTSA ODI #11721711+ 276 more complaints on record.
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1C4NJDBB6GD551979 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in United States. It decodes to the 2016 Jeep compass.
Does the 2016 Jeep compass have any open safety recalls?
Yes — 1 open NHTSA safety recall is on record for the 2016 Jeep compass. Recall repairs are carried out free by any franchised dealer; see the recall details above.
What is a fair price for a 2016 Jeep compass?
Comparable 2016 Jeep compass listings run roughly $9,995–$17,950, typically around $13,317 (from 29 comparable vehicles). The full report shows this exact VIN's valuation.
What fuel economy does the 2016 Jeep compass get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2016 Jeep compass at about 23 mpg combined (22 city / 27 highway).
Data last checked 3 Sep 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.