2016 Jeep Compass driver assistance problems

Filed Apr 9, 2026 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · IL

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 will accelerate on its own and I have to hit the button multiple times and the brake to get it to stop and shut off.

Filed Nov 3, 2020 · Driver assistance, Engine · 71,110 miles · IA

My 2016 jeep compass began stalling while idling at stop lights as well as stalling while driving last week. I've googled and I see that several jeep owners are having this issue as well. I've not found a recall for my specific VIN, however, there was one issued for dodge and jeeps manufactured from may, 8, 2016 - july 12, 2016. Crankshaft and camshaft sensor wire harness not manufactured correctly, this is mainly for 2.0 l and 2.4 l engines. Recall # s89/the federal safety agency hov-907. This is outrageuous! Auto shops can't seem to diagnose this issue properly, but somehow the federal safety agency did! My car is in the shop as I write this, I"ve missed two days of work and I am very upset that this vehicle has been sold, and so-called inspected prior to being sold. This recall was issued back in january of 2017, the statement was dated february 2017. I bought my jeep in january of 2018, I am the second owner, and now, I f eel as though chrysler is covering this up by not issuing a total recall on all vins this should have been sent out to all dealers, especially pre-owned dealers.

Filed Oct 30, 2020 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 68,000 miles · NY

All warning lights flashing on and off randomly and dinging while in motion. Also vehicles doesn't want to accelerate and rpms jumping up and down.

Filed Oct 26, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 62,000 miles · TX

The electronic throttle control is defunct and the car has low mileage. I stall out while driving!

Filed Sep 25, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 47,991 miles · PA

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 took my vehicle to advanced auto where they checked my battery, alternator, and starter - all 3 items came back good. On my way home from advanced auto I was stopped at a traffic light on south railroad street in palmyra, pa. When the light turned green for me to go, I went to release my foot off of the brake and the vehicle just completely shut off - it was just completely dead, nothing was working. I then went to put my foot back on the brake, and I felt pressure underneath the brake that wouldn't allow me to completely press it down. After a few minutes I tried turning my key and restarting the car, and it turned back on and I was thankfully able to drive it back home. On monday, 9/21/2020 I called a tow truck and had it towed to ladd-hanford in lebanon, pa. On 9/22/2020 kelsey shellehamer called me from ladd-hanford to inform me that the crankshaft sensor was faulty, that there had been recalls for the same model but just not my year, so she was going to call chrysler and see if they would pay for it anyway. On 9/23/2020 I received another call from kelsey. She stated that she spoke to chrysler, their warranty department and also mvp, all of which declined responsibility for fixing the part.

Filed Sep 8, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · DE

Shuts off while driving then difficult starting again

Filed Aug 12, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 117,000 miles · TX

Our vehicle acts as if it has an electrical problem, radio no longer works but clock does, engine crack shaft makes it hard for vehicle to start. Car was checked for batter, alternator and starter and check out all good. It struggles to start just started a few weeks ago. It takes alot to build speed sometimes and stalls sometimes acting as if it wants to cut off.

Filed Jun 9, 2020 · Driver assistance, Transmission · 48,950 miles · MA

Abs 4wheel drive and traction control light stay on and won't come off and since they popped up I've been having issue with my acceleration. It's been causing my car to randomly stop accelerating while I was driving on the highway. My 4wheel drive light pops on a few minutes after I start driving but the other 2 lights stay on all the time.

Filed Oct 15, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 68,000 miles · OR

Etc, air bag, tracking indicator lights come on randomly. Have had to go to jiffy lube twice to have sensors reset with one remaining. Eventually indicators come back on again. They come on while driving. Hard to get jeep to move, "jerky" until I reach 20 MPH. Have to pull over to turn car off then turn back on, continue for a mile and then repeat.

Filed Aug 10, 2019 · Driver assistance · 49,626 miles · MA

From on ramp to i290w. Going 30 MPH and accelerated to get on highway and car engine was revving and vehicle would not go faster with stepping on gas pedal. I was on the highway and unable to go with the flow of traffic. Dash lights lit up and I had to go as best I could to emergency lane. I near caused an accident with the oncoming traffic on the highway