With 0 recalls and 291 complaints, the 2016 Jeep Compass rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

291

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2016 Jeep Compass's biggest weak point? ENGINE. It leads 291 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Engine67

02Engine And Engine Cooling21

03Unknown Or Other20

04Power Train17

05Electrical System,engine9

291 total across 1 model years (2016–2016)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Jeep Compass Fuel Economy

21–25mpg combined

20-23city

23-30hwy

$2,700-$3,200/yr

Fuel economy for the 2016 Jeep Compass ranges from 21 to 25 MPG combined across 7 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

Compass FWD - Manual 5-spd

25mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

23 city28 hwy~$2,700/yr6/10 Average

Compass FWD - Manual 5-spd

25mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

23 city30 hwy~$2,700/yr6/10 Average

Compass 4WD - Manual 5-spd

24mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive

22 city27 hwy~$2,800/yr5/10 Average

Compass FWD - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

24mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

22 city26 hwy~$2,800/yr5/10 Average

Compass FWD - Automatic 6-spd

23mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

21 city27 hwy~$2,950/yr5/10 Average

Compass 4WD - Automatic 6-spd

22mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive

20 city25 hwy~$3,050/yr5/10 Average

Compass 4WD - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

21mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive

20 city23 hwy~$3,200/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2016 Jeep Compass

40States

24%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Michigan (8%), but the remaining listings are spread across 39 other states nationwide.

MIMichigan

1,4978%

PAPennsylvania

1,4858%

TXTexas

1,2937%

OHOhio

9765%

FLFlorida

9435%

NYNew York

8625%

DEDelaware

8034%

MOMissouri

7574%

ILIllinois

7384%

NJNew Jersey

5853%

CACalifornia

5653%

GAGeorgia

4543%

OKOklahoma

4362%

MN429

NCNorth Carolina

4212%

DCWashington DC

4002%

INIndiana

3902%

MDMaryland

3842%

NHNew Hampshire

3402%

WIWisconsin

3382%

TNTennessee

3282%

COColorado

3102%

MAMassachusetts

2932%

RI260

AZ243

NE220

UT210

WA173

CT155

OR137

AL133

VT125

NV122

KY122

IA114

VA110

ME106

SC97

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2016.

Buying a 2016 Jeep Compass?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2016 Jeep Compass a good car to buy?

The 2016 Jeep Compass has 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue area is engine, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

What's the gas mileage of the 2016 Jeep Compass?

Fuel economy ranges from 21 to 25 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $400 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2016 Jeep Compass?

ENGINE is the number-one complaint area for the 2016 Jeep Compass, based on 291 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.