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1C4NJDEB5GD••••••2016 Jeep COMPASS
This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2016 Jeep COMPASS build (8 vs 5).
8on this build
284on the model
61builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 2Engine 2Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1Seat Belts 1
What owners of this build wrote
Engine And Engine CoolingJul 2026
The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and waited for approximately 20 minutes before restarting the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted…
EngineJul 2020
When the vechile is stopped at a red light or stop sign the motor will just stall we will have to put it in park and then start it again and it will be fine it doesn't happen all the time but I have had it a year and it's happened 4 times and we just had the throttle body…
Unknown Or OtherApr 2020
The car is automatic but stalled as if it were manual. When I come to a sudden stop it would stall out & shut off the engine. Mostly happens at street lights & stop signs. If I accelerate from a stopped position for ex: to merge into traffic or to go at a green light. It jumps…
Power TrainJul 2019
The contact owns a 2016 jeep compass. While the contact was reversing out of the driveway, the vehicle shut off without warning. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 16V907000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact was informed the vehicle had…
Seat BeltsMay 2019
The passenger seat belt mechanism does not lock. It appears to be locked in but when you pull on it, it does not stay in the locked position. In the event of an accident the passenger will not be protected. My sons friend was in the passenger seat of the vehicle and it came…
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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 1C4NJDEB5GD647484 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.