2016 Jeep Compass: PMS fuse box
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2016 Compass report: PMS fuse box. CarComplaints.com lists 2 owner complaints, average mileage 59,000 miles.
NHTSA has 62 owner complaints for the 2016 Compass in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11757293 (filed 08/16/2026): “Component: engine / electrical system / power train vin [xxx] description of safety defect: the vehicle experienced a sudden, catastrophic loss of engine power and completely shut off while traveling at highway speeds. this total engine failure disabled the ve…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11750726 (filed 07/16/2026): “Car stalls turns off by itself could be at red lights or even while driving twice already!! needs to be recalled as well and repaired pls repairs cost thousands!!! not safe!! i have owned it for 4-5 years and it has happened maybe 7-8 times but most recently t…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace pms fuse box (2 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Finding and splicing chewed wiring is doable with a multimeter and patience but can be time-consuming; harness replacement is pro work. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $1,040 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
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