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2016 Jeep Compass: headlights failing or too dim

5 of the 294 complaints about the 2016 Jeep Compass describe headlights failing or too dim.

owner complaints
5
of this car's complaints
2%
recalls
0
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.

Headlights failing or too dim by model year

What owners say

Filed May 12, 2026 · Acceleration, Electrical · VA

Relay box underneath drivers side headlight prone to corrosion, causes jeeps from this era to stall and die randomly.

Filed Aug 9, 2025 · Transmission · OK

I have a major ground issue, where I lose power and it makes my headlights, cab lights, and my cluster to constantly flicker. There was no warnings or anything, and has been confirmed by a professional auto care center. Another issue is the engine cooling and there is no leaks I have also had it looked over by the same professional auto care center, I also had to replace the throttle body 4 times in less than 6 months. Losing power to the vehicle is definitely a danger to others and myself and my children. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request as long as it doesn't interfere with my work schedule. Also I have had to change the ignition coils 4 times in less than 6 months also completed by the auto care center. Everything listed has been ongoing since I bought the car in 2019.

Filed May 27, 2021 · Acceleration, Electrical · VA

Occasionally, while driving, the vehicle will exhibit catastrophic electrical system failures. I was driving home just last night, and my headlights, turn signals, horn, windshield wipers, dash lights, hazard lights, and cruise control all turned off. I was able to limp it home with the help of someone driving in front of me, because I could not see. Imagine doing 45 mph on a turn at night, in an area with no streetlights, and all of a sudden your headlights and running lights turn off. I'm lucky I didn't hit a tree. No hazards means no one would have seen me on the road waiting for help until it was too late.

Filed Jul 28, 2019 · Electrical · 85,910 miles · IN

My vehicle was being driven down a highway and was pulled over in the early morning by a state trooper. The officer came up to the vehicle and stated that there was no tail lights. We were giving a warning and was told to get it fixed and we were on our way again. Since then still haven't come up with a solution to fix it. All other lights like head lights, reverse lights, turn signals, brakes lights and bright lights all work just not the tail lights. I believe that it is something with the tipm because I ran a diagnostic on it and was given a code which also stated the tipm reading is low. It has not been repaired yet due to how much it coasts to get it repaired.

Filed Jan 15, 2017 · Visibility · NY

When it is raining or when the snow on my jeep begins to melt, the sunroof leaks. The sunroof controlls and overhead lights (which is located next to the sunroof) fills up with water and leak all over; on the driver, front passenger, dashboard, etc. Creating a distraction while attempting to drive

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the 2016 Jeep Compass headlights

Is headlights failing or too dim a common problem on the 2016 Jeep Compass?

5 of 294 owner complaints about the 2016 Jeep Compass (2%) mention headlights failing or too dim. The model year with the most reports is 2018.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2016 Jeep Compass?

There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.

Other symptoms on the 2016 Jeep Compass

Stalling 119Check engine light 61Jerking 18Loss of power 18Won't start 12Hesitation 10Power steering loss 9Engine failure 8Airbag light 5Won't shift 5Transmission failure 5

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