2007 Jeep Compass: sudden loss of power

Filed Nov 7, 2015 · Fuel system, Transmission · WI

1. Fuel pump started arching and nozzle to hose was coming loose-smelt gas while in motion, gas gauge started dropping dramatically 2. Horn stopped working-while driving I tried to warn another vehicle who was trying to back out while I was behind them, luckily they heard me yelling 3. Back windshield wiper stopped working while in motion trying to back out in the rain 4. Struts went 5. Rotors went 6. Cross member-noticed while driving and took 2 weeks before dealership could get my appointment right to get it taken care of since it was recalled 7. Tipm is going. Lost power to 2/2 outlets in the vehicle. 8. Cv axle is going. Sounds really bad and sounds like both passenger and driver side. Treated this vehicle with lots of care and so did previous owner. This tells me this is not a reliable vehicle and a safe vehicle I can drive my daughter in.

Filed Sep 7, 2015 · Acceleration, Electrical · 105,000 miles · TX

My vehicle started losing power intermittently. It would remain running, but would not respond to acceleration and the electronic throttle control light would flash. At first, this was an intermittent problem, solved by pulling over to the side of the road, turning the car off and restarting it. Eventually, this became an everyday occurrence, until eventually, the car would not even start due to this problem. I had to have it towed to the dealership, and they replaced the throttle body assembly, which solved the problem. I have noticed several recalls for this exact problem for my year and make and model, but the database states that my VIN number was not included in the recall. This is a safety issue, as I have had to pull over on the side of the road several times in fast-moving traffic on narrow shoulders.

Filed Sep 2, 2015 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · CA

The car lost power while driving down vermont in torrance even though the engine was on. I had to pull over to the curb. Earlier that week on sunday aug 26, 2015 I had to have my battery jumped by aaa. Instead of driving around I let the car run for half an hour. I revved the engine and the RPM stopped working although the engine was still on. I started the car the next day and it had clunking sounds while driving at lower speeds which disappeared upon driving freeway speeds. Upon trying to park the car at work it jerked while in reverse. I drove the car the next few days until it failed on aug 31st while driving home on vermont. The car had to be towed to the scott robinson chrysler dodge jeep dealership in torrance, ca. Testing there revealed the car needed a whole new transmission at only 70,000 miles. They said it was not due to any fault of mine. I had the car towed to a aaa approved repair facility to get a second opinion and am waiting to see if the car repairs will solve the problem. It's fortunate the car didn't fail on the freeway.

Filed Jul 27, 2014 · Engine · 96,000 miles · MI

I was driving in my neighborhood then went over a small bump and my car stopped. I lost power steering and all my dashboard lights came on. Once the vehicle stopped I took the key out of the ignition and tried to start it again. I had power but my engine would not turn over. This happens on a daily basis. My car starts when it wants too. I have no control or way of knowing if and when my car will start. I've driven it too and from work, then went to drive it later in the day and my engine will not turn over. I have power but the engine won't turn over. The esp light stays on my dashboard before it starts, if it starts it remains on the entire time while I'm driving. I have taken it to autozone and the ignition switch is something that is a problem. Anyone else having these problems?

Filed Nov 6, 2013 · Transmission · 137,000 miles · GA

I was driving to atlanta on 10/2/2013 & 11/6/2013 and the panel light came on for the transmission overheating. I was driving around 75 MPH and I heard a winding noise, I lost power, and my RPM's went to 4/5. I had to pull over due to the fact that I couldn't get my speed over 20-30 MPH. The temp outside was 68 degrees so the heat outside did not contribute to this problem. There was a point when it wouldn't even accelerate. My vehicle has around 137,000 on it. I do see many complaints regarding this issue and something really needs to be done.

Filed Apr 8, 2013 · Transmission · 128,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep compass. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle abnormally lost power and decelerated to 20 MPH. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection where they advised that the tmc module and transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 128,000.

Filed Feb 7, 2012 · Transmission · 61,369 miles · MI

The CVT transmission failed. There is a public danger because of sudden failure and engine revving to maximum RPM... Total loss of power to drive train. The CVT transmission replacement costs should have been debited back to the supplier at 100%. I see this is a common problem in the vehicles manufactured with the CVT transmission. Chrysler would not complete the repairs until we agreed to share in the cost. I feel this item should be recalled as a safety issue. I also feel that chrysler should refund our $750 to us in good faith.