2007 Jeep Compass 4x4: steering wheel locks up

Filed Jan 9, 2019 · Fuel system · 111,000 miles · NV

There's a fuel issue, as you top off the gas drive it a half a mile the car jerks and shuts off steering wheel locks up, after a few times of it happening after fueling the car up. Its dangerous and a safety issue. Looked it up and a bunch of people with my model had the same issue and it has to due with fuel getting in the evap chamber which requires a full tank replacement reported from multiple owners of my model. Which is an emissions and safety issue. Its in motion less than a mile after fueling completely when it jerks then stalls.

Filed Nov 19, 2016 · Fuel system · 98,000 miles · WV

We purchased the vehicle new in january 2008. It has less than 100,000 miles on it. The jeep has been a very reliable vehicle, until recently. Within the past month, it has stalled on us five times (twice on a four lane highway), no malfunction light. When it stalls, the steering wheel locks up. Also, when refueling the tank, the pump shut offs after every $0.10-$0.20 worth of gas. Refueling the tank takes approximately 10-15 minutes. Originally, we believed it was the pumps at a certain gas station; however, trips to numerous gas stations resulted in the same issue. The jeep stalls only after refueling. I began researching online, and I thought the issue might have been a clogged evap system. However, we brought it to our mechanics; unfortunately, it needs a new fuel tank. The repair estimate totals $1,131.07 for parts, labor, and taxes. Our mechanics, thought there could have been a recall on the fuel tank, or possibly an extended manufacturer's warranty, there wasn't. I began researching the aforementioned fuel tank issue, I found numerous complaints about the fuel tank. The manufacturer has been notified of the issues from jeep owners, myself included. Why has fca us, llc "chrysler" not issued a recall? Does someone have to be injured or worse for chrysler to take notice? This defect is extremely dangerous, and I believe it must be addressed as soon as possible! Http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2007/jeep/compass/fuel+system http://www.carcomplaints.com/jeep/compass/2007/fuel_system/fuel_propulsion_system.shtml

Filed Jan 3, 2016 · Fuel system · 129,888 miles · MO

Stalls or hesitates after filling the tank. Once gas level goes down a little the problem disappears. Faulty vapor/liquid separator valve located at the top of the fuel tank. Car stalls and steering wheel locks up. Starts back up with no problem but is dangerous if this happens on highway or in heavy traffic.

Filed Dec 1, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 34,000 miles · VA

Update to complaint. Jeep dealer just called and they are replacing the fuel tank and charcoal canister was told this was a common issue and they had seen it before . The rollover valve in the fuel tank was bad and sticking open allowing fuel to dump into the evap system filling the charcoal canister with gas causing the stall . This is a major safety issue since a faulty valve wont shut off in the event of a crash causing a fire and can also cause a accident from stalling in traffic while in motion and the steering locking up. I have been in the auto repair business for 30 years at a dealership and seen a lot of issues but the federal safety agency really need to address this problem before someone is killed if they have not already. Jeep compass stalls after refueling in motion on highway, steering locks up when car stalls and makes jeep uncontrollable. Had jeep towed to dealer and they found a bad charcoal canister was "full of fuel" replaced canister drove for one week and refueled managed to go 1 mile and jeep stalled again at about 45 MPH . Got jeep stopped and restarted managed to get the last 1/2 mile home and it stalled again pulling in drive way and almost ran thru the front of my house before stopping. Extremely unsafe car returning back to the dealer service dept for the 3rd time . After reading online I have found this to be a common issue on the jeep compass some resulting in accidents from loss of control. I am finding the rollover valve is bad allowing fuel to be pushed back thru the evap system causing the stall

Filed Nov 29, 2015 · Fuel system, Steering · 34,000 miles · VA · crash

Jeep compass stalls after refueling in motion on highway, steering locks up when car stalls and makes jeep uncontrollable. Had jeep towed to dealer and they found a bad charcoal canister was "full of fuel" replaced canister drove for one week and refueled managed to go 1 mile and jeep stalled again at about 45 MPH . Got jeep stopped and restarted managed to get the last 1/2 mile home and it stalled again pulling in drive way and almost ran thru the front of my house before stopping. Extremely unsafe car returning back to the dealer service dept for the 3rd time . After reading online I have found this to be a common issue on the jeep compass some resulting in accidents from loss of control. I am finding the rollover valve is bad allowing fuel to be pushed back thru the evap system causing the stall

Filed Oct 30, 2015 · Fuel system · 63,499 miles · MO

I bought a used 2007 jeep compass 4x4 for my son in april 2015. He is just learning to drive. After filling up the gas tank and pulling out of the gas station the car slowed to an idle, steering wheel locked, and the car stalled. It turned back on but could hardly make a turn onto the street without almost stalling again. Once it started going a few miles up the road it did not stall. This happened every time we filled the tank. We cannot fill the tank. I am very scared to let an almost 16 year old drive a car that is so dangerous and fear he may get killed when the car stalls. He will be driving this car to school every day and with winter approaching quickly I will be praying. He knows not to fill it all the way up but I don't feel this should be the case for anyone. I purchased an extended warranty but this issue is not covered. I also mentioned this issue to several mechanics and they have no idea what is causing this to happen.