3.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
45,435 miles

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2015 Jeep Compass fuel system problems

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2015 Jeep Compass Owner Comments

problem #7

May 202021

Compass

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I have had my vehicle for 5 years and the issue is getting worse as the years go by. When my -??Low Oil/Change Engine Oil-?? light comes on, my vehicle stalls out and the lightening bolt indicator light flashes while driving.The indicator light comes on as I push the gas pedal. When I release the pedal, it goes out. Each time I attempt to accelerate/press the gas pedal, the vehicle stalls as if it-??s not getting the gas it needs to accelerate. I had my fuel line and fuel pump checked and it is perfectly fine, I had a tuneup as well. I have this issue every single time that my -??Low Oil/Change Engine Oil-?? indicator light comes on and I am constantly putting oil in my engine. I am paying out money to have my vehicle checked, constantly. I was informed of the issue and there are Class Action Suits being dismissed for the same mechanical issue that I have been having for 4 and a half years.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #6

May 152021

Compass

  • 66,545 miles
While in motion or idling vehicle intermittently jerks, shakes, or stalls. Rpms fluctuate, throttle sensor warning and mil illuminate, dtc of P0121 and P2135 are stored. Vehicle has suddenly lost power on interstate while in motion at 70 mph throttle position warning and mil illuminated. Vehicle stalled while in motion at 55 mph on highway, throttle position warning and mil illuminated. Both instances have occurred multiple times and are intermittent and without warning. All instances have occurred in moderate to heavy traffic creating an immediate threat to life and limb. Manufacturer has not issued any recalls for this issue despite numerous consumer complaints. Vehicle has 66545 miles.

- Bells, TN, USA

problem #5

Mar 262021

Compass

  • 58,500 miles
2015 Jeep Compass stalls and loses power steering with no warning. It has happened at low speeds in my neighborhood as well as on the highway. The rpms will suddenly drop and then shoot back up and the engine will die. The power steering goes out when the engine dies. No check engine light comes on. No codes given. Sometimes will start immediately others you have to wait a while to restart.

- Canyon Lake, TX, USA

problem #4

May 172020

Compass 4-cyl

  • 62,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My electronic throttle body failed while driving. I noticed the flashing lightning symbol. This made my vehicle rapidly lose power so I had to stop vehicle immediately. I had vehicle towed to rick hendrick Jeep dealership which diagnosed and fixed issue. This was a very expensive repair.

- Summerville, SC, USA

problem #3

Oct 242019

Compass

  • 78,000 miles
Oct. 2019, driving on highway, acceleration and speed effected, lose of power. After exiting highway, stopped at red light. Car took two minutes to accelerate from 0 to 30, chugging, rough running. Stopped, turned off ignition. Restarted and ran normal from 10 minutes, then problem repeated three other times. In shop, they replaced and intake sensor and output speed shaft sensor. Cost me $300+ and the output sensory installed did not work, had to replace it with another before car ran right. Car tied up for four days. I am giving up on Jeep, poor quality, frequent repairs. This problem on the highway put my safety at risk not being able to control speed and suddenly decelerating in front of following traffic.

- Port Crane, NY, USA

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problem #2

Sep 252019

Compass

  • miles
Vehicle not starting, unable to accelerate over 20mph, idling, shaking, radio unexpectedly stopped working, vehicle not communicating with the 'computer' ECM

- Greenville, MI, USA

problem #1

Mar 152019

Compass

  • 53,000 miles
I was driving on the service road about to enter onto a major highway and my Jeep had three caution lights pop up on the dashboard. Next thing I know my rpms were all over (limp mode) and my cars power started to stall. I had to pull over and was in a really bad spot that had no shoulder. I restarted the vehicle and the check engine light was lit. I was able to drive it into a parking lot. This was quite a scary situation and had me fearing for my safety. I looked up this problem and seems like quite an occurence. I had my truck towed to the nearest Jeep service station and was told they had to put me on emergency list for loaner vehicle (mind you, I lease my Jeep) and was told they were backed up in service. That location told me it was a PCM code error. I called other service locations and was told I needed to tow it to my home station in order to get a loaner. The car sat for over a week and was finally looked at today. I am now told the throttle body needs to be replaced. My Jeep has very little wear and only has 53,000 miles. This issue is way too common to not be considered as hazardous.

- West Islip, NY, USA

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