Jeep Compass · Model year 2016

2016 Jeep Compass specs, maintenance & manuals

Shopping for a used 2016 Jeep Compass or keeping one on the road? Here are the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 5 manufacturer publications, straight from the factory sources.

Horsepower: 158–172 hp
Combined MPG: 21–25
Recalls: 1
Schedule covers: 150k miles

Compass towing capacity by yearTow ratings for every year we have charts for; the 2016 spec sheet's towing figures are in Specs & features below.See the towing chart

What changed for the 2016 Jeep Compass

What the manufacturer's data shows changed on the 2016 Jeep Compass compared with 2015.

Dropped trim: Limited.
New option packages: Power Value Group, Sport SE Package and ParkView Rear Backup Camera.
Package no longer offered: Media Center 430 CD/DVD/MP3/HDD.
Engines: 2.0-liter I-4 World Gas engine and 2.4-liter I-4 World Gas engine are new.
Engines no longer listed: 2.0-liter WGE I-4 and 2.4-liter WGE I-4.
EPA combined fuel economy, 2.4L 4-cylinder, 6-speed automatic (4WD): 23 → 22 MPG.

All the differences we found

Listed for the first time on the equipment chart

Automatic headlamps — standard: Latitude — optional: Sport
Automatic temperature control — optional: Latitude

No longer on the equipment chart

Heated perforated leather-trimmed buckets

EPA combined fuel economy changes

2.4L 4-cylinder, 6-speed automatic (4WD): 23 → 22 MPG

Compared automatically from the manufacturer's trim feature charts, specification sheets, towing guides and the EPA's fuel-economy data for 2015 and 2016. Equipment varies by trim and market; confirm details on a specific vehicle.

2016 Jeep Compass specs & features

Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2016 specification sheet.

General information4 specs

Body Style: Sport-utility vehicle (SUV)
Assembly Plant: Belvidere, Ill.
EPA Vehicle Class: Compact SUV
Introduction Date: August 2006

Body and chassis2 specs

Layout: Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive
Construction: Unitized steel body

Engines35 specs

2.0-liter I-4 World Gas engine
Availability	Standard — Sport and Latitude 4x2 models
Type and Description	Four-cylinder inline, tuned intake manifold with electronic active charge motion control valves, dual counter-rotating balance shafts
Displacement	121.9 cu. in. (1,998 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke	3.39 x 3.39 (86 x 86)
Valve System	Chain-driven DOHC, 16 valves, electronically controlled dual variable-valve timing (VVT), direct-acting shimless mechanical bucket tappets
Fuel Injection	Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
Construction	High-pressure die-cast aluminum block with dry iron liners, cast-aluminum cylinder head, cast-aluminum ladder frame, forged steel crankshaft
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
Power (SAE net, estimated)	158 bhp (117 kW) @ 6,400 rpm (79 bhp/liter)
Torque (SAE net, estimated)	141 lb.-ft. (191 N•m) @ 5,000 rpm
Maximum Engine Speed	6,750 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement	Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Oil Capacity	5.0 quarts (4.7 liters) SAE 5W/20
Coolant Capacity	7.2 quarts (6.8 liters)
Emission Controls	Single catalytic converter, dual heated oxygen sensors and engine features
Smog-forming Pollution	0.9 g/mile (0.56 g/km)(a)
EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/highway/combined)	TBD — 2WD with five-speed manual transaxle; TBD — 2WD with continuous-valve timing (CVT2) automatic transmission
2.4-liter I-4 World Gas engine
Availability	Standard — Sport and Latitude 4x4 models; Available — Sport and Latitude 4x2 models
Type and Description	Four-cylinder inline, tuned intake manifold with electronic active charge motion control valves dual counter-rotating balance shafts
Displacement	144 cu. in. (2,360 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke	3.46 x 3.82 (88 x 97)
Valve System	Chain-driven DOHC, 16 valves, electronically-controlled dual VVT, direct-acting shimless mechanical bucket tappets
Fuel Injection	Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
Construction	High-pressure die-cast aluminum block with dry iron liners, cast-aluminum cylinder head, cast-aluminum ladder frame, forged steel crankshaft
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
Power (SAE net, estimated)	172 bhp (129 kW) @ 6,000 rpm (72 bhp/liter)
Torque (SAE net, estimated)	165 lb.-ft. (224 N•m) @ 4,400 rpm
Maximum Engine Speed	6,500 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement	Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Oil Capacity	5.0 quarts (4.7 liters) SAE 5W/20
Coolant Capacity	7.2 quarts (6.8 liters)
Emission Controls	Single catalytic converter, 2WD, dual catalytic converter, 4WD dual heated oxygen sensors and engine features
Smog-forming Pollution	0.9 g/mile (0.56 g/km)(b)
Maximum Gross Trailer Weight	1,000 lbs. (450 kg); 2,000 lbs. (900 kg) — with Trailer-tow Prep Group
EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/highway/combined)	TBD — 2WD with five-speed manual transaxle; TBD — 2WD with six-speed automatic transmission; TBD — 4WD with five-speed manual transaxle; TBD — Freedom Drive I 4WD with six-speed automatic transmission; TBD — Freedom Drive II Off-road Package 4WD with CVT2L

(a) 2.0L CVT FWD is rated 50-state BIN 4. (b) 2.4L A6 FWD and 2.4L A6/CVTL 4WD are rated 50-state BIN 4; 2.4L M5 FWD/4WD is rated 50-state BIN 5/LEV II.

Transaxles36 specs

manual Magna Driveline T355 five-speed
Availability	Standard — 2.0-liter engine
Description	Five-speed, overdrive, synchronized in all forward ratios, cable-operated, three-plane shifter
Final-drive Ratio	4.12
Overall Top-gear	2.97
automatic 6F24 six-speed Powertech with Auto Stick
Availability	Optional — 2.4-liter engine (FWD and 4x4) Sport and Latitude models
Description	Six-speed automatic transmission, lockup torque converter, electronic controls
Final-drive Ratio	3.367:1 (2.4-liter engine)
Overall Top-gear Ratio	2.600 (2.4-liter engine)
Auto Stick	Standard with 6F24
automatic Jatco model continuously variable transmission (CVT2)
Availability	Standard — 2.4-liter engine; Optional — 2.0-liter engine
Description	Continuously variable ratio, lockup torque converter, electronic controls
Forward	2.349:1 to 0.394:1 continuously variable
Final-drive Ratio	6.12:1
Overall Top-gear Ratio	2.41:1
Effective Maximum Low-gear Ratio	19.11:1
automatic Jatco model CVT2L (Freedom Drive II)
Availability	Optional — Sport 4WD with 2.4-liter engine and Freedom Drive II
Description	Continuously variable ratio, lockup torque converter, electronic controls
Forward	2.349:1 to 0.394:1 continuously variable
Final-drive Ratio	8.135:1
Overall Top-gear Ratio	3.21:1
Effective Maximum Low-gear Ratio	19.11:1

Gear ratios	manual Magna Driveline T355 five-speed	automatic 6F24 six-speed Powertech	automatic Jatco model continuously variable transmission (CVT2)	automatic Jatco model CVT2L (Freedom Drive II)
1st	3.77	4.212	—	—
2nd	2.16	2.637	—	—
3rd	1.41	1.800	—	—
4th	1.026	1.386	—	—
5th	0.72	1.000	—	—
6th	—	0.772	—	—
Reverse	3.417	3.285	1.75:1	1.75:1

— not listed or not applicable

Drivetrain5 specs

Front-wheel drive: Availability: Standard
Front-wheel drive: Front Differential: Open
Four-wheel drive: Availability: Optional
Four-wheel drive: Type: Electronically-controlled coupling (ECC) with four-wheel-drive lock
Four-wheel drive: Rear Differential: Open

Electrical system2 specs

Alternator: 120-amp; 140-amp with CVT2L (Freedom Drive II)
Battery: 525 CCA, maintenance-free

Suspension2 specs

Front: Independent MacPherson strut, coil spring over gas-charged shock absorbers and stabilizer bar
Rear: Multi-link independent with coil springs, link-type stabilizer bar, gas-charged shock absorbers

Steering4 specs

Type: Rack and pinion with hydraulic power assist
Overall Ratio: 16.4:1
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb): 17-in. wheels and tires — 35.6 ft. (10.8 m); 18-in. wheels and tires — 37.2 ft. (11.3 m)
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock): 17-in. wheels and tires — 2.88; 18-in. wheels and tires — 2.76

Brakes11 specs

	4x2 Sport	4x4 Compass and Latitude
Availability	Standard — 4x2 Sport	Standard — 4x4 Compass and Latitude
Front: Size and Type	11.5 x 1.0 (294 x 26) vented disc with 2.2 (57) single-piston floating caliper	11.5 x 1.0 (294 x 26) vented disc with 2.2 (57) single-piston floating caliper
Front: Swept Area	223.52 sq. in. (1,442.12 sq. cm)	223.52 sq. in. (1,442.12 sq. cm)
Rear: Size and Type	9.0 x 1.38 (229 x 35) drums	10.3 x 0.39 (262 x 10) solid disc with 1.4 (35) single-piston floating caliper
Rear: Swept Area	78.1 sq. in. (503 sq. cm)	138.64 sq. in. (894.6 sq. cm)
Power-assist Type	10 (254) single-diaphragm vacuum	10 (254) single-diaphragm vacuum
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)	Standard	Standard
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Standard	Standard
Hill-start Assist (HSA)	Standard with manual transmission	Standard with manual transmission and Freedom Drive II Off-road Package
Off-road brake-traction Control System (BTCS)	—	Included with Freedom Drive II Off-road Package
Hill-descent Control (HDC)	—	Included with Freedom Drive II Off-road Package

— not listed or not applicable

Dimensions and capacities20 specs

Wheelbase: 103.7 (2,635)
Track, Front: 59.8 (1,520)
Track, Rear: 59.8 (1,520)
Overall Length: 175.1 (4,448)
Overall Width: 71.4 (1,812)
Overall Height: 65.0 (1,651)
Overhang, Front: 36.1 (916)
Overhang, Rear: 35.3 (897)
Approach Angle with P215/60/R17 tire (degrees): 19.5
Breakover Angle with P215/60/R17 tire (degrees): 20.6
Departure Angle with P215/60/R17 tire (degrees): 28.5
Ground Clearance with P215/60/R17 tire: 8.1 (206)
Approach Angle with Freedom Drive II Off-road Package P215/65/R17 tire (degrees): 29.6
Breakover Angle with Freedom Drive II Off-road Package P215/65/R17 tire: 23.6
Departure Angle with Freedom Drive II Off-road Package P215/65/R17 tire: 31.2
Ground Clearance with Freedom Drive II Off-road Package P215/65/R17 tire: 9.1 (231)
Aero (CdA): 10.5 — 2WD; 10.6 — 4WD
Curb Weight, lb. (kg): Sport 2WD — 3,107 (1,409 kg) 2.0-liter (manual); Sport 2WD — 3,185 (1,445 kg) 2.0-liter (CVT2); Sport 2WD — 3,103 (1,407 kg) 2.4-liter (manual); Sport 2WD — 3,178 (1,442kg) 2.4-liter (automatic); Sport 4WD — 3,258 (1,478 kg) 2.4-liter (manual); Sport 4WD — 3,354 (1,528 kg) 2.4-liter (automatic); Sport 4WD — 3,341 (1,515 kg) 2.4-liter (CVT2L)
Weight Distribution, percent F/R: 59/41 — 2WD; 58/42 — 4WD
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal. (liter): 13.6 (51.5) — 2WD; 13.5 (51.1) — 4WD

(d) All dimensions are measured at curb weight with standard tires. Dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless noted.

Accommodations25 specs

Seating Capacity, front/rear: 2/3
Front: Headroom without Sunroof: 40.7 (1,033)
Front: Legroom: 40.6 (1,032)
Front: Shoulder Room: 54.6 (1,387)
Front: Hip Room: 52.3 (1,328)
Front: Seat Travel: Driver — 10.2 (260); Passenger — 10.2 (260)
Front: Recliner Angle Range (degrees): Driver — up to 88; Passenger — up to 88
Front: SAE Front Seat Volume Index, cu. ft. (cu. m): 52.2 (1.478)
Rear: Headroom: 39.9 (1,013)
Rear: Legroom: 39.4 (1,001)
Rear: Knee Clearance: 1.7 (44.1)
Rear: Shoulder Room: 54.0 (1,372)
Rear: Hip Room: 51.0 (1,295)
Rear: SAE Rear Seat Volume Index, cu. ft. (cu. m): 49.1 (1.391)
SAE Interior Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m): 101.3 (2.87)
Cargo Volume Indexes: Rear Seats Up, cu. ft. (cu. m): 22.7 (0.643)
Cargo Volume Indexes: Rear Seats Folded, cu. ft. (cu. m): 53.6 (1.519)
Cargo Volume Indexes: EPA Interior Volume Index, cu. ft. (cu. m): 124 (3.512)
Cargo Volume Indexes: Trunk Lift-over Height: 30.5 (775)
Cargo Volume Indexes: Cargo Volume with Front Passenger Seat and Rear Seat Folded, cu. ft. (cu. m): 62.7 (1.776)
Cargo Volume Indexes: Minimum Cargo Width at Liftgate Opening: 38.5 (976)
Cargo Volume Indexes: Minimum Cargo Height at Liftgate Opening: 25.0 (634)
Cargo Volume Indexes: Maximum Cargo Width at Liftgate Opening: 45.3 (1,150)
Cargo Volume Indexes: Maximum Cargo Height at Liftgate Opening: 26.7 (681)
Distance Between Wheelhouse Interior Trim: 38.0 (966)

Wheels3 specs

	16-inch	17-inch	18-inch
Availability	Standard — Sport, and Latitude FWD with 2.0-liter engine	Standard — Sport, Latitude with 2.4-liter engine, optional with 2.0-liter engine	Optional — Latitude
Type and Material	Full painted aluminum	Full painted aluminum	Chrome-clad aluminum
Size	16 x 6.5	17 x 6.5	18 x 7.0

Tires4 specs

	P205/70R16	P215/60R17	P225/60R17	P215/65R17	P215/55R18
Availability	Standard — Sport, Latitude with 2.0-liter engine	Standard — Latitude	Optional — the Latitude	Optional — Sport, Latitude	Optional — Latitude
Size and Type	P205/70R16 BSW All-season Touring	P215/60R17 BSW All-season Touring	P225/60R17 BSW All-season Touring	P215/65R17 outlined white letter (OWL) All-terrain	P215/55R18 All-season Performance
Manufacturer and Model	Goodyear Eagle LS	Firestone Affinity S3	Kumho Solus KL21	Goodyear Wrangler GTA 03	Firestone Firehawk GTA 03
Revs per Mile	763 (475)	771 (479)	756 (470)	743 (462)	765 (476)

Source: 2016 Jeep Compass Specifications (Stellantis media site).

Which equipment is standard, optional or part of a package on each trim, from the manufacturer's 2016 feature availability guide.

Only rows that differ

Showing 46 of 120 features

StandardOptionalPart of a packageNot available

Feature	Sport	Latitude
Exterior	Sport	Latitude
Black Clear Coat, Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat, Bright White Clear Coat, Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl Coat, Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat, Maximum Steel Metallic Clear Coat, True Blue Pearl Coat, Mojave Sand (late availability)	Opt	Opt
Body color	Std	Std
Door handles — body color	Std	Std
Fog lamps	Std	Std
Fog lamps — chrome surround	N/A	N/A
Sunscreen, deep-tinted	Std	Std
Acoustic laminated (front windshield)	Std	Std
Body color with chrome inserts	Std	Std
GrilleBright mesh insert	N/A	Std
Halogen	Std	Std
Projector halogen	N/A	N/A
HeadlampsAutomatic headlamps	Opt	Std
Liftgate AppliquéBody color	Std	N/A
Body color and chrome	N/A	Std
Dual, heated, power, foldaway	Std	Std
MirrorsBody color housing	N/A	Std
Molding — body-side, lower cladding	Std	Std
Side roof rails — bright	N/A	N/A
Side roof rails — powder coat	Std	Std
Sunroof — power express open/close (included with Sun and Sound Group)	N/A	Pkg
Variable speed intermittent	Std	Std
Rear-window wiper/washer	Std	Std
Interior	Sport	Latitude
Air conditioning — with cabin filtration	Std	Std
Automatic temperature control	N/A	Opt
Assist handles, passenger	Std	Std
Center ConsoleArmrest — padded, sliding with split lid	Std	N/A
Armrest — padded with cut and sew vinyl cover, sliding with split lid	N/A	Std
Illuminated cup holders	Std	Std
Chromed AccentsChromed HVAC and shifter bezels	Std	N/A
Satin chrome accent — center stack, shifter, dash bin and door switchgear bezels	N/A	Std
Chromed instrument panel, door spears, cluster rings	N/A	N/A
Climate control — automatic temperature controls	N/A	N/A
Defroster — rear window	Std	Std
Speed-sensitive, power	Std	Std
Door panels — vinyl-wrapped cut and sew with satin chrome accent trim and pull cups	N/A	Std
Floor mats — front and rear	Std	Std
HomeLink universal transceiver	N/A	Pkg
LED with four gauges, including tachometer	Std	Std
Instrument ClusterElectronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) with compass (included with Security and Cargo Convenience Group)	N/A	Pkg
Outdoor temperature gauge in odometer	Std	Std
Interior Colors: Dark Slate Gray, Dark Slate Gray/ Light Pebble Beige, Saddle Tan	Opt	Opt
Map reading lamps	Std	Std
Rear Dome Lamp	Std	Std
Mirror — rearview, auto-dimming (included with Security and Cargo Convenience Group)	N/A	Pkg
12-volt	Std	Std
Auxiliary Power Outlet115-volt	N/A	Std
Seats — frontPremium cloth bucket	Std	N/A
Sport mesh cloth bucket	N/A	Std
Heated cloth	N/A	Std
Driver height adjuster	N/A	Std
Driver manual lumbar	N/A	N/A
Six-way power driver seat	N/A	N/A
60/40 fold-flat	Std	Std
Sound/Communication SystemsUconnect Media Center 130 AM/FM/CD stereo with MP3 auxiliary input jack	Std	N/A
Uconnect Media Center 230 AM/FM/6-CD/DVD with MP3 auxiliary input jack	Opt	N/A
Uconnect Media Center 430 AM/FM/CD/DVD/40GB HDD (28GB storage) with MP3 auxiliary input jack	N/A	Std
Uconnect Navigation	N/A	Opt
Uconnect Phone	Std	Std
Uconnect handsfree	Std	Std
SiriusXM Radio	Std	Std
Four speakers	Std	Std
Nine Boston Acoustics speakers with subwoofer (included with Sun and Sound Group)	N/A	Pkg
Speed control	Std	Std
Steering wheel — tilt with integrated controls	Std	N/A
Steering wheel — tilt, leather-wrapped with integrated controls	N/A	Std
Windows — power with driver one-touch	Std	Std
Powertrain and Chassis	Sport	Latitude
2.0‑liter I‑4 DOHC 16-valve dual variable-valve timing (VVT) 158-horsepower	Std	Std
2.4‑liter I‑4 DOHC 16-valve dual VVT 172-horsepower	Opt	Opt
TransmissionsFive-speed manual	Std	N/A
6F24 six-speed PowerTech automatic	Opt	Opt
Continuously-variable transaxle (CVT2) — with 2.0‑liter engine only	Opt	Std
Continuously-variable transaxle (CVT2L) — with 19:1 overall crawl ratio (4x4 with Freedom Drive II only)	Opt	Opt
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)	Std	Std
Front-wheel drive	Std	Std
Freedom Drive I 4x4	Opt	Opt
Freedom Drive II 4x4	Opt	Opt
Engine block heater	Pkg	Pkg
Steering — power-assisted, rack-and-pinion	Std	Std
Four-wheel independent	Std	Std
Front — independent MacPherson strut	Std	Std
Rear — independent multi-link	Std	Std
P205/70R16 BSW All-season Touring, standard with 2.0‑liter engine	Std	Std
TiresP225/60R17 BSW All-season Touring, standard on Sport	Std	N/A
P215/60R17 BSW All-season Touring, standard on Latitude	N/A	Std
P215/55R18 BSW All-season Performance	N/A	Opt
P215/65R17 OWL All-terrain	Pkg	Pkg
Compact spare	Std	Std
Full-size spare (with Trailer-tow Prep or Freedom Drive Off-road II Packages)	Pkg	Pkg
16-in. x 6.5-in. aluminum with 2.0‑liter engine, 2WD	Std	Std
Wheels17-in. x 6.5-in. aluminum	Std	N/A
17-in. x 6.5-in. Granite Crystal painted pocket aluminum wheels	N/A	Std
18-in. x 6.5 Mineral Gray painted pocket wheels	Pkg	N/A
18-in. x 7.0-in. aluminum chrome-clad	N/A	Pkg
Safety and Security	Sport	Latitude
ParkView rear backup camera (includes Uconnect Media Center 430 AM/FM/CD/DVD)	Opt	Opt
Electronic stability control (ESC)	Std	Std
Electronic roll mitigation (ERM)	Std	Std
Remote keyless entry with illuminated entry	Std	Std
Advanced multistage driver and front-passenger air bags	Std	Std
Supplemental side-curtain air bags	Std	Std
Supplemental seat-mounted driver and front-passenger air bags (late introduction)	Std	Std
Three-point, with automatic-locking retractors	Std	Std
Pretensioners and load-limiting retractors, front seats	Std	Std
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)	Std	Std
BeltAlert system (driver's side)	Std	Std
Sentry Key engine immobilizer theft-deterrent system	Std	Std
Soft tonneau cover (included with Security and Cargo Convenience Group)	N/A	Pkg
Traction control	Std	Std
Tire-pressure warning lamp	Std	Std
Tire-pressure monitoring (TPM) display (included with Security and Cargo Convenience Group)	N/A	Pkg
Groups and Packages	Sport	Latitude
All-weather Capability Groupall-season floor mats, daytime running headlamps, engine block heater, Goodyear brand tires, P215/65R17 OWL All-terrain tires, tow hooks	Opt	Opt
Freedom-Drive II Off-road Group140-amp alternator, 17 X 6.5-in. aluminum wheels, four-wheel drive off-road mode, all-season floor mats, brake-lock differential, driver height adjuster seat, engine oil cooler, fuel tank skid plate shield, full-size spare tire, Goodyear brand tires, Hill-descent Control, Hill-start Assist, P215/65R17 OWL All-terrain tires, tow hooks, trailer-tow wiring harness and Trail Rated badge	Opt	Opt
High Altitude Packageleather-trimmed seats, power six-way driver seat, power express open/close sunroof and 18-in. chrome-clad wheel with P215/55R18 BSW All-season tires	N/A	Opt
Power Value Groupbody color door handles, body color liftgate applique, illuminated keyless entry, automatic headlamps, power heated fold-away mirrors, power windows with driver one-touch up/down, speed sensitive power locks and automatic headlamps	Opt	N/A
Security and Cargo Convenience Groupremote start system, remote USB port, auto-dimming rearview mirror with microphone, security alarm, soft tonneau cover, tire-pressure monitoring display, Uconnect Voice Command with Bluetooth, universal garage door opener, Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)	N/A	Opt
Sport SE Packageleather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, heated cloth mesh front seats, 18-in. Mineral Gray aluminum wheels, Mineral Gray grille rings, fog lamp bezels, roof rails, rear fascia, Sport SE badge and liftgate brow when equipped with ParkView rear backup camera and bright exhaust tip	Opt	N/A
ParkView Rear Backup CameraUconnect Media Center 430 AM/FM/CD/DVD radio with MP3/WMA support, 40GB hard drive with 28GB storage, 6.5-in. touchscreen	Opt	Std
Premium Sound Grouptwo articulating liftgate speakers, nine Boston Acoustic speakers with subwoofer	N/A	Opt
Smoker's Groupremovable ashtray and cigar lighter	Opt	Opt
Sun and Sound Grouptwo articulating liftgate speakers, nine Boston Acoustic speakers with subwoofer, power express open/close sunroof, SiriusXM Radio	N/A	Opt
Trailer-tow Prep Groupengine oil cooler, trailer-tow wiring harness and full-size spare	N/A	Opt

The guide prints a dash for not available; it is recorded here as NA.
Groups and Packages rows show whether each package is optional (O) or already included (S) on each trim.

What each trim adds

Equipment that becomes standard at each step up, compared with the next trim down in price. Packages and options aren't counted.

Latitudeover Sport+13 standard

Grille: Bright mesh insert
Automatic headlamps
Liftgate Appliqué: Body color and chrome
Mirrors: Body color housing
Armrest — padded with cut and sew vinyl cover, sliding with split lid
Satin chrome accent — center stack, shifter, dash bin and door switchgear bezels
Door panels — vinyl-wrapped cut and sew with satin chrome accent trim and pull cups
Auxiliary Power Outlet: 115-volt
Seats — front: Sport mesh cloth bucket
Seats — front: Heated cloth
Seats — front: Driver height adjuster
Uconnect Media Center 430 AM/FM/CD/DVD/40GB HDD (28GB storage) with MP3 auxiliary input jack
Steering wheel — tilt, leather-wrapped with integrated controls

Standard on every trim (53)

Fascias — front and rear: Body color
Door handles — body color
Fog lamps
Glass: Sunscreen, deep-tinted
Glass: Acoustic laminated (front windshield)
Grille: Body color with chrome inserts
Headlamps: Halogen
Mirrors: Dual, heated, power, foldaway
Molding — body-side, lower cladding
Side roof rails — powder coat
Windshield Wipers: Variable speed intermittent
Windshield Wipers: Rear-window wiper/washer
Air conditioning — with cabin filtration
Assist handles, passenger
Center Console: Illuminated cup holders
Defroster — rear window
Door Locks: Speed-sensitive, power
Floor mats — front and rear
LED with four gauges, including tachometer
Instrument Cluster: Outdoor temperature gauge in odometer
Interior Lighting: Map reading lamps
Interior Lighting: Rear Dome Lamp
Auxiliary Power Outlet: 12-volt
Seats — rear: 60/40 fold-flat
Sound/Communication Systems: Uconnect Phone
Sound/Communication Systems: Uconnect handsfree
Sound/Communication Systems: SiriusXM Radio
Sound/Communication Systems: Four speakers
Speed control
Windows — power with driver one-touch
2.0-liter I-4 DOHC 16-valve dual variable-valve timing (VVT) 158-horsepower
Brakes: Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Drive Systems: Front-wheel drive
Steering — power-assisted, rack-and-pinion
Suspension — four-wheel independent: Four-wheel independent
Suspension — four-wheel independent: Front — independent MacPherson strut
Suspension — four-wheel independent: Rear — independent multi-link
P205/70R16 BSW All-season Touring, standard with 2.0-liter engine
Tires: Compact spare
16-in. x 6.5-in. aluminum with 2.0-liter engine, 2WD
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Electronic roll mitigation (ERM)
Remote keyless entry with illuminated entry
Advanced multistage driver and front-passenger air bags
Restraint Systems: Supplemental side-curtain air bags
Supplemental seat-mounted driver and front-passenger air bags (late introduction)
Three-point, with automatic-locking retractors
Pretensioners and load-limiting retractors, front seats
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
Seat Belts: BeltAlert system (driver's side)
Sentry Key engine immobilizer theft-deterrent system
Traction control
Tire-pressure warning lamp

Source: 2016 Jeep Compass Feature Availability, Stellantis North America. Equipment can change during the model year and some items arrive late; confirm on the window sticker.

2016 Jeep Compass fuel economy (EPA)

The EPA rates the 2016 Jeep Compass at 21–25 MPG combined; the 2.0L 4-cylinder (FWD) is the most efficient and the 2.4L 4-cylinder (4WD) the thirstiest. Every EPA test configuration is below, from the government's fuel-economy database.

City, highway and combined figures are in MPG (MPGe on electricity).

Version	Engine	Transmission · drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	Fuel / yr	CO₂ g/mi
Compass FWD	2.0L 4-cylinder	5-speed manual · FWD	23MPG	30MPG	25MPG	$2,500	347
Compass FWD	2.0L 4-cylinder	CVT (continuously variable) · FWD	22MPG	26MPG	24MPG	$2,600	378
Compass FWD	2.4L 4-cylinder	5-speed manual · FWD	23MPG	28MPG	25MPG	$2,500	353
Compass FWD	2.4L 4-cylinder	6-speed automatic · FWD	21MPG	27MPG	23MPG	$2,700	381
Compass 4WD	2.4L 4-cylinderSIDI	5-speed manual · 4WD	22MPG	27MPG	24MPG	$2,600	370
Compass 4WD	2.4L 4-cylinderSIDI	6-speed automatic · 4WD	20MPG	25MPG	22MPG	$2,850	400
Compass 4WD	2.4L 4-cylinderSIDI	CVT (continuously variable) · 4WD	20MPG	23MPG	21MPG	$2,950	418

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. MPG is miles per gallon (MPGe for electric operation). Plug-in hybrids list gasoline-only MPG with the electric rating underneath. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year at the EPA's fuel-price assumptions, so yours will differ. Range is total driving range on a full tank or charge.

2016 Jeep Compass wheels & tires

Factory tire and wheel sizes, spare and the pressure to run, from the spec sheet and owner's manual.

Fits	Tire	Wheel	Type
Sport; Latitude with 2.0-liter engineStandard	P205/70R16Goodyear Eagle LS	16 × 6.5 in, full painted aluminum	BSW, all-season touring
LatitudeStandard	P215/60R17Firestone Affinity S3	17 × 6.5 in, full painted aluminum	BSW, all-season touring
LatitudeOptional	P225/60R17Kumho Solus KL21	17 × 6.5 in, full painted aluminum	BSW, all-season touring
Sport and LatitudeOptional	P215/65R17Goodyear Wrangler GTA 03	17 × 6.5 in, full painted aluminum	outlined white letters, all-terrain
LatitudeOptional	P215/55R18Firestone Firehawk GTA 03	18 × 7.0 in, chrome-clad aluminum	all-season performance

Cold tire pressure: Not a single number: the owner's manual refers to the tire and loading placard (driver's side B-pillar or rear edge of the driver's door), which lists the pressures for your exact tire size and load.
Spare: Manual describes a compact spare, a collapsible spare or a tire service kit, depending on equipment.
Lug nut torque: 100 ft-lb (135 N·m), M12 x 1.5 thread, 19 mm socket
Pressure monitor: A tire pressure monitoring system warns when a tire is low.

Sizes and pressures vary by trim, wheel package and load: check the placard on your vehicle and the tire sidewall. Sizes from the manufacturer's specification sheet (2016 Jeep Compass Specifications). Pressure and spare notes from the owner's manual.

2016 Jeep Compass maintenance schedule

The factory schedule for normal driving. Oil changes follow the oil-change indicator on most models; severe use (towing, dusty roads, lots of idling) shortens some intervals.

A dot means the service is due at that mileage or after that many years, whichever comes first.

Odometer

OdometerDue at

Additional Inspections

Inspect the CV joints
Inspect front suspension, boot seals. tie rod ends, and replace if necessary
Inspect brake linings, replace if necessaryCheck park brake function, adjust if necessary.

Additional Maintenance

Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter

Service	20k2 yr	30k3 yr	40k4 yr	50k5 yr	60k6 yr	70k7 yr	80k8 yr	90k9 yr	100k10 yr	110k11 yr	120k12 yr	130k13 yr	140k14 yr	150k15 yr
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints
Inspect front suspension, boot seals. tie rod ends, and replace if necessary
Inspect brake linings, replace if necessaryCheck park brake function, adjust if necessary.
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air cleaner filter
Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter
Replace spark plugs **
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first
Replace rear drive assembly (RDA) fluid
Replace power transfer unit (PTU) fluid
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. (CVT only)
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter. (CVT only)
Change the automatic transmission fluid (six-speed only) if you frequently drive: on rough or unpaved roads, on mountain roads, on short trips, in heavy city traffic during hot weather, or if you use the vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing
Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: trailer towing, heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery service (commercial service), off-road, desert operation or more than 50% of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C)
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary

At every oil change

Change oil and filter
Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on
Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required

At every oil change

Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake
Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
Inspect exhaust system
Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions

Severe duty, all models

Change engine oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off-road environment or is operated predominately at idle or only very low engine RPMs

Once a month or before a long trip

Check engine oil level
Check windshield washer fluid level
Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual wear or damage
Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, power steering and fill as needed
Check function of all interior and exterior lights

Transcribed from the printed schedule in the owner's manual.

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2016 Jeep Compass fluids & capacities

Oil, coolant, transmission and axle fluids with their capacities and specifications, wheel torque and fuel requirements, from the owner's manual.

Fluid capacities

Fluid capacities3 systems

System	Applies to	Capacity
Fuel tank (approximate)		13.6 gal51 L
Engine oil with filter	2.0L and 2.4L engine (SAE 5W-20, API certified)	4.5 qt4.26 L
Cooling system	2.0L and 2.4L engine (Mopar Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent)	7.2 qt6.8 L

Engine fluids

Engine fluids4 fluids

Component	Fluid / grade	Mopar product
Engine coolant	Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula, OAT (Organic Additive Technology), or equivalentMS.90032	Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT
Engine oil	API certified SAE 5W-20MS-6395	Mopar
Engine oil filter	—	Mopar Engine Oil Filter
Spark plugs	—	Mopar Spark Plugs

Chassis fluids & lubricants

Chassis fluids & lubricants6 fluids

Component	Fluid / grade	Mopar product
Automatic transmission (CVT)If equipped	Mopar CVTF+4 continuously variable transmission fluid or equivalent	Mopar CVTF+4
Automatic transmission (six-speed)If equipped	Mopar SP-IV M automatic transmission fluid or equivalent	Mopar SP-IV M Automatic Transmission Fluid
Manual transmissionIf equipped	ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid	Mopar ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid
Rear drive assembly (RDA), power transfer unit (PTU)	SAE 80W-90, API GL-5 gear and axle lubricant	Mopar Gear & Axle Lubricant SAE 80W-90 API GL 5
Brake master cylinder	DOT 3, SAE J1703 (DOT 4 acceptable if DOT 3 is unavailable)	Mopar DOT 3
Power steering reservoir	Power steering fluid +4 or ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid	Mopar Power Steering Fluid +4; Mopar ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid

Fuel

Fuel1 engine

Engine	Minimum	Ethanol / biodiesel
2.0L and 2.4L engines	87 octane Regular unleaded	Up to 15% (E15); no methanol

Wheel lug nut torque

Wheel lug nut torque1 spec

Wheels	Torque
Lug nuts/boltsThread M12 x 1.519 mm socket	100 ft‑lb (135 N·m)

Cooling system capacity includes the heater and the coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX.
Engine oil grade is also shown on the oil filler cap.
Use only the recommended lug nuts/bolts and clean off dirt or oil before tightening.
Tighten lug nuts/bolts in a star pattern, twice around.

Source: Owner's manual (PDF). Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.

2016 Jeep Compass recalls & safety

What the U.S. government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has on file for the 2016 Jeep Compass: 1 recall campaign and 294 owner complaints. Fetched November 8, 2026.

NHTSA hasn't published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2016 Jeep Compass.

Recalls (1)

Newest first. A campaign covers certain vehicles of this model year, not necessarily every one. To see which apply to a specific vehicle, and whether the fix has been done, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer; repairs are free of charge.

Engine and engine cooling: engineDecember 16, 2016 · Campaign 16V907000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Journey, Jeep Compass, and Jeep Patriot vehicles manufactured May 9, 2016, to July 15, 2016. The crankshaft or camshaft sensor may only work intermittently, causing the engine to stall.

Risk: If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft or camshaft sensor connector, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S89.

Campaign 16V907000 on NHTSA.gov

Owner complaints by component

Complaints: 294
Crashes: 9
Fires: 2
Injuries: 15

Engine136
Electrical system63
Unknown or other47
Power train44
Vehicle speed control30
Engine and engine cooling26
Fuel/propulsion system16
Steering16

Complaints are reports owners filed with NHTSA; they are not verified and a complaint can name more than one component. A high count reflects how many were sold as much as how often something fails.

Source: NHTSA public data (recalls, complaints and the New Car Assessment Program), covering Compass. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest.

2016 Jeep Compass owner's manuals & publications

The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2016 model year.

Owner's manuals

Uconnect & radio

Uconnect 430/430N ManualRadio / Uconnect manual (PDF)

Warranty

On Mopar.com

Manuals and guides are hosted by the manufacturer on vehicleinfo.mopar.com and open as PDFs. Mopar.com's owner site also has VIN-specific manuals and recall lookups.

Read for lake-effect country

What counts on a 2016 Jeep Compass from Michigan to Tennessee

None of the factory data on this page changes from one region to the next, but what deserves a second look does. Below are the 2016 Jeep Compass lines that matter for a Lansing winter, a spring of broken pavement, a boat on the hitch or a long descent in the hills.

Tire choices for squall and thaw

Big wheels look good, but after a March commute on Detroit or Cleveland streets they are the ones that come home bent. This year's sizes run from P205/70R16 on 16-inch wheels to P215/55R18 on 18-inch wheels; the smaller fitment carries a taller sidewall that absorbs pothole strikes and usually costs less to replace.

Oil for a frozen-driveway start

Factory oil: SAE 5W-20, 4.5 qt per change with a filter. A Grand Rapids or Toledo January can leave an engine at single digits overnight, and at start-up the oil has to reach the top of the engine fast. The 5W part of the grade is its cold-flow rating, so keep it rather than going thicker for winter. Short trips that never fully warm the engine let moisture collect in the oil; a longer drive clears it.

Battery checks before the cold

The spec sheet lists 525 cold-cranking amps. A Compass left at a lake cottage or in a pole barn for weeks slowly drains its battery, and a cold snap then finds it with nothing to spare. A plug-in maintainer for stored vehicles is cheap insurance in the Great Lakes states.

Traction for snowbelt hills and hollows

This model year offers front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. In Michigan, the payoff comes in the first hour of a storm, before plows reach side streets, and on boat ramps slick with algae where a two-wheel-drive tow vehicle can spin. Keep the system's limits in mind on ice: driven wheels add grip for going, not for stopping or turning.

Mountain roads in the schedule

The schedule shortens the automatic transmission fluid interval for frequent driving on mountain roads, rough or unpaved roads, short trips or heavy hot-weather traffic, first at 60,000 miles. Daily driving in southern West Virginia or eastern Kentucky checks more than one of those boxes, so treat the shorter interval as the normal one there.

The 90°F line, Tennessee and Kentucky edition

The schedule calls for earlier automatic transmission fluid and manual transmission fluid service when much of your driving is at sustained speed in hot weather above 90°F, starting at 60,000 miles. That is not just a desert rule: summer interstate driving around Memphis, Nashville and Louisville often runs in the 90s, and a boat on the hitch adds to the load.

Gravel hollow roads and the air filter

The schedule asks for more frequent air-filter attention in dusty conditions, beyond the normal replacement every 30,000 miles. Gravel roads up Appalachian hollows and coal-haul routes in West Virginia and eastern Kentucky qualify, so inspect the filter at each oil change if they are part of your week.

Octane from the owner data

The owner data specifies 87 octane. A higher grade than the manual asks for adds cost without benefit, while a lower one than required makes the engine pull back ignition timing, which shows most under load on a long Appalachian climb.

Capacities, ratings and service intervals: Stellantis data for the 2016 Compass. The Great Lakes reading of them is independent and is not factory or dealer advice.

2016 Jeep Compass questions

How much oil does the 2016 Jeep Compass take?

With a filter change: 2.0L and 2.4L engine (SAE 5W-20, API certified), 4.5 qt / 4.26 L. Capacities are from the owner's manual; check the dipstick or oil-life display after filling.

What kind of oil does the 2016 Jeep Compass use?

Engine oil: API certified SAE 5W-20 (MS-6395).

When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2016 Jeep Compass?

At 20,000 miles or 2 years: inspect the cv joints; inspect front suspension, boot seals. tie rod ends, and replace if necessary; inspect brake linings, replace if necessary. check park brake function, adjust if necessary; replace air conditioning/cabin air filter. Oil changes in between follow the oil-change indicator.

Where can I find the 2016 Jeep Compass owner's manual?

The manufacturer publishes it free on Mopar.com as a PDF (linked in the manuals section above), along with quick guides, radio manuals and the warranty booklet.

What MPG does the 2016 Jeep Compass get?

The EPA rates the 2016 Jeep Compass at 21–25 MPG combined, depending on the version. 2.0L 4-cylinder, 5-speed manual, FWD: 23 city / 30 highway / 25 combined; 2.0L 4-cylinder, CVT (continuously variable), FWD: 22 city / 26 highway / 24 combined; 2.4L 4-cylinder, 5-speed manual, FWD: 23 city / 28 highway / 25 combined; 2.4L 4-cylinder, 6-speed automatic, FWD: 21 city / 27 highway / 23 combined; 2.4L 4-cylinder, 5-speed manual, 4WD: 22 city / 27 highway / 24 combined. Ratings are the EPA's laboratory figures from fueleconomy.gov; real-world mileage varies with driving, load and weather.

What size tires does the 2016 Jeep Compass use?

Factory tire sizes: P205/70R16 (Sport; Latitude with 2.0-liter engine); P215/60R17 (Latitude); P225/60R17 (Latitude); P215/65R17 (Sport and Latitude); P215/55R18 (Latitude). The recommended cold inflation pressure for your exact tires is on the tire placard (driver's side B-pillar or rear edge of the driver's door), not in a single table.

What changed on the 2016 Jeep Compass?

Dropped trim: Limited; New option packages: Power Value Group, Sport SE Package and ParkView Rear Backup Camera; Package no longer offered: Media Center 430 CD/DVD/MP3/HDD; Engines: 2.0-liter I-4 World Gas engine and 2.4-liter I-4 World Gas engine are new.

Does the 2016 Jeep Compass have recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2016 Jeep Compass. The most recent: Engine and engine cooling: engine (December 2016). NHTSA's data was last fetched November 8, 2026. Recalls are listed by model year, so a given vehicle may or may not be covered: enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer to see which are open.

What are the most common safety complaints about the 2016 Jeep Compass?

Owners have filed 294 complaints about the 2016 Jeep Compass with NHTSA. The components named most often are engine (136), electrical system (63), and unknown or other (47). 9 complaints involved a crash and 2 complaints a fire. Complaints are reports from owners that NHTSA does not verify, so treat them as a signal to look into, not a finding.

Specifications come from the manufacturer's spec comparison and its media-site specification sheets; maintenance schedules, fluids and publications come from Mopar's owner site and owner's manuals. Equipment and ratings vary by configuration; check the owner's manual or a dealer for a specific vehicle.