KEY WILL NOT TURN. STATIONARY, TURN STEERING WHEEL AND KEY WILL TURN. ONE TIME REFUSED TO TURN. HAD CAR TOWED.
2016 jeep Compass electrical problems
moderate 45 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
45
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
WHILE DRIVING NO SENSORS CAME ON AND ALL OF A SUDDEN WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE CAR RPM GAGE DROPPED TO ZERO AND THE CAR WOULDN'T RUN ANYMORE. STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD I COULD NOT GET THE CAR TO CRANK IN ORDER TO MOVE IT. LIGHTS, RADIO, HEAT ALL STILL FUNCTIONED?
MY VEHICLE IS STALLING AND JERKING WHEN I'M DRIVING NO INDICATOR LIGHTS ARE ON.
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2016 jeep Compass?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 45 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $850 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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