2007 Jeep Compass: check engine light

Filed Nov 12, 2023 · Acceleration, Electrical · CA

dashboard had check engine light on. transaxle indicator light turned on when i was driving about 65 mph on the freeway and slowed down and wouldn’t accelerate. The large commercial truck behind me was unable to stop on time that it almost hit us behind. There was a construction on my right lane and cars on my left lane. it took me some seconds to reach the end of construction site in my right lane. A second or two more not changing lane to my right side would have hit me and my children. All the truck driver was able to do was pressed on the horn to make me aware that he is too close behind me. Changed of speed in a freeway that fast could have killed me and my kids. i have not been able to drive in the Freeway with this car and even if i get it fixed, I still won’t feel safe to drive it. The car runs fine when the transaxle light doesn’t come on. certain movement, light turns on and off.

Filed Dec 15, 2020 · Engine · VA

Every time I fill my jeep up with gas not even 5 secs after I leave the engine turns off. Now the check engine has popped up on my dashboard. I ran a code reader and it found code p0420.

Filed Sep 10, 2020 · Acceleration · 150,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep compass. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal seized while traveling at a low rate of speed and that the check engine and brake warning lights were constantly illuminated on the instrument panel since owning the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to darcars chrysler dodge jeep ram of marlow heights (5060 auth way, camp springs, md 20746) where they informed her that it was best to dispose of the vehicle due to the extensive damage that needed to be repaired. Upon investigation, the contact linked her failure to the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v234000 (vehicle speed control). The contact called the manufacturer and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact then filed a complaint with the manufacturer. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Jan 14, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 163,000 miles · MA

Check engine light came on paid $800 dollars to resolve issues, I am still having problems with check engine light. A few sensors(oil, heating etc) were replaced, o2 sensors were replaced. I was told that it could be the vehicle's computer system. This is creating a very serious headache problem. I tried with numerous car repair shops and they don't seem to pinpoint the problem. They check the codes and their response is "it appears that this is whats wrong with it, but there is no warranty, that we can resolve the issues. Issues are happening while driving the vehicle is in motion

Filed Sep 24, 2015 · Acceleration, Brakes · 146,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep compass. While driving at approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle experienced acceleration failure. The vehicle accelerated when the brake pedal was depressed. It was also difficult to view the odometer. The contact stated that this was a recurring failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician was unable to find a failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 146,000. In addition, on september 15, 2013, the power steering failed and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle stalled, but was able to restart. The contact stated that this was a recurring failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the control arm and bushing failed. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 153,000.

Filed Mar 19, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 172,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep compass. While driving at 65 MPH, all the lights on the instrument cluster panel failed to function and the headlights dimmed, which diminished the contact's visibility. In addition, two weeks later while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The engine warning light illuminated and fuel cap was displayed on the message board. The windshield wipers also activated independently and the radiator fans continued to function after the key was ejected from the ignition. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 172,000.

Filed Dec 26, 2014 · Engine · 111,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep compass. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the engine stalled and the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000.

Filed Sep 12, 2014 · Electrical, Fuel system · 65,000 miles · CA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep compass. The vehicle stalled after it was refueled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pressure sensor and the battery wires needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000. Updated 10/30/14*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was sold and there was no record kept of the VIN number. Updated 4/23/2015

Filed Mar 10, 2014 · Electrical, Fuel system · 57,700 miles · CA

Check engine light came on, I immediately took it to a local shop, they investigated the cause of the alarm, and discovered that the code had to do with the evaporator system, or something like that, which I think monitors return vapors and has something to do with emission controls. They discovered, after tracing the cause of the air leakage, that the fuel pump module, which is plastic, was burnt and distended due to an overheating fuel pump. This apparatus is at the top of the fuel tank and can be accessed through a "trap door" beneath the second seats. Vapor was being emitted at that point. There was never any warning or sounds to indicate the fuel pump was overheating. The fuel pump and fuel module are being replaced and the technicians think this will fix the problem. Apparently I was lucky that no vapors ignited because the gas tank probably would have blown up. By going on the internet I have discovered other jeep compass owners have also had this condition happen to them.

Filed Sep 26, 2013 · Transmission · 92,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep compass. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated as the vehicle made a loud noise and decelerated independently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was advised that the transmission needed t be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000.

Filed Aug 18, 2012 · Engine, Fuel system · 100,000 miles · LA

We bought our jeep compass in january 2007. Approx. Date for this problem is sept 2011. Our jeep started acting like it was going to stall when stopped at a light or when in motion. At other times, it wouldn't start after multiple attempts. Most times it would start. One day it did not start at all and we decided to take it in to the dealership the next day. That morning, it started, but we still took it in. The engine light was on also. We told them we think its the battery because we had issues with that already (battery replaced in 2010 and again in, I think, 2011, something in the jeep was draining the battery). Long beach ca dealership. I think they charged us a fee to hook it up to the computer, they could not find the problem, and said it was not the battery. They said if it happens again, to bring it back. Over the past year, the stalling increased and the jeep was not starting correctly. Aug 1, 2012, approx. Mileage 104,000, we tried to start our jeep, and it wouldn't start at all. We had it towed to biloxi ms dealership and we told them this had happened before. The engine light was on again and another light I cant remember what it was for. They hooked it up to their computer and it told them it was the fuel pump. They proceeded to start to replace it, but, before they did, they came to us and had us look at the connector switch for the fuel pump. It had melted, had burns on it, and had melted through the pump. Why this is not a safety recall is beyond me when I see others have this same problem! The mechanic said we were lucky this thing had not caught on fire while we were driving it!! And even more disturbing, the fuel pump is located under the backseat! What if we had our grandson with us and it caught fire, or even worse, exploded? Anyone with a jeep compass with these problems should have their fuel pumps looked at immediately!

Filed Jun 8, 2012 · Engine · 56,500 miles · FL

Car stalls out at red lights, numerous similar problems on the web, no solution. No engine light comes on just runs rough when stopped and stalls out, afraid I am going to get reared. Garage cannot find problem.