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1C4NJDEB4GD••••••2016 Jeep COMPASS
This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2016 Jeep COMPASS build (8 vs 5).
8on this build
287on the model
61builds in total
2injuries
Most reportedPower Train 2Engine 2Fuel/propulsion System 1Steering 1
What owners of this build wrote
Seat BeltsDec 2024
Seat belt will randomly disengage and not remain clicked into the lock on the both front seats but is more common with the drivers side. Will need to click it in and out of the lock until it finally re-engages the lock
Air BagsAug 2023
I was driving my vehicle and out of nowhere the airbag in the driver's seat exploded. The vehicle is available for inspection. I almost wrecked. The vehicle has not been inspected by thr manufacturer yet. I left a message for the service manager at my local jeep dealership.…
SeatsMay 2022
As I was backing out of a driveway, I heard a loud pop and felt something hit me in the back of the head really hard. My headrest burst open spontaneously. I now have a bad headache and sore neck
Electrical SystemSep 2020
On tuesday, 9/15/2020 I went to turn on my jeep compass from my driveway and it would not start. However the check engine light came on. Later that evening I tried starting my jeep again, it started with no problem, and the check engine light was now off. On friday, 6/18/2020 I…
EngineAug 2020
The engine stalled without warning five times while driving between 8-24-20 and 8-30-20.the RPM's went to 0 and no power steering or power brakes. I spoke to tyler at la porte chrysler in la porte, in and set a service appointment. A s89 recall had been issued, but an incomplete…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1C4NJDEB4GD588282 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.