2008 Jeep Compass: engine stalls while driving

8 of the 93 complaints about the 2008 Jeep Compass describe engine stalls while driving.

owner complaints: 8
of this car's complaints: 9%
typical mileage: 159,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 8 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine stalls while driving by model year

2026
1
2025
1
2024
3
2023
3
2022
28
2021
4
2020
22
2019
79
2018
280
2017
38
2016
119
2015
24
2014
42
2013
5
2012
29
2011
26
2010
9
2009
5
2008
8
2007
58

What owners say

Filed Feb 21, 2024 · Transmission · MN

The vehicle stalled when waiting for lights and at low speed turning after the fuel tank was filled up. Multiple incidents had happened. No warning sign before the incident happened. Very dangerous because the vehicle stalled in moving traffic suddenly. Also, there was a gasoline smell near the vehicle when parked. Several mechanics tried to find the issue but failed.

Filed Sep 10, 2020 · Fuel system · 159,000 miles · PA

Vehicle stalls out after filling gas tank with fuel. It stalls while idling in park and it stalls while driving in traffic and when stopped with foot on the brake. After rome online searching, the problem seems to be the vapor/liquid separator valve in the top of the fuel tank not stopping the charcoal filter from being flooded with fuel. This has happened numerous times in the month since I purchased the vehicle. It last happened on 09/10/2020

Filed Jul 10, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 206,000 miles · PA

After refueling within 1-2 miles spits spuders bucks, then stalls! Safty is at issue of causing a accident or getting hit!!!! Make jeep accountable! Happens evertime now 6 mos.

Filed Apr 23, 2019 · Fuel system · DE

The car stalls, and jerks after I put in gas. When it stalls, the car turns off.

Filed Dec 29, 2018 · Fuel system · 98,000 miles · IL

Ever time after you fill the car up with gas, the engine will stall and hesitate when pulling out of the gas station. For a mile or two. After that it will run fine until next fill up.

Filed May 31, 2018 · Body, Suspension · 100,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep compass. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a moderate vibration and stalled while being operated at 20 MPH. The wheels detached from the vehicle after it stalled. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. Prior to it being towed, the tow truck technician informed the contact that the frame separated from the vehicle. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Apr 8, 2016 · Engine · 119,245 miles · TN

So this among other issues start late last year with our 2008 compass. Was sitting at stop light and the vehicle just stalled out. Jeep started right up and was fine the rest of the day. My wife drives it more then I do and she says it stutters quite frequently and often tries to stall out. Most recently, it stalled out dropping the kids off in the drop off line. This time it took 1-2 minutes to re start. No engine light, no warning, nothing. Took it to a jeep dealership that day for them to take it a look at it. But of course like many consumers on here and other sites, they cannot find the issue. They drove my jeep frequently for 2 days and still they cannot figure the problem. So like many others, we are stuck with a vehicle that has issues that do not show themselves. I have sent this issue to my local tv station to may be help investigate why there is no recall for this issue as its a safety concern. Clearly this is an issue as there are a lot of the same complaints. What will it take for someone to get hurt or die before they send out a recall? So we are forced to look into a new vehicle (not a jeep compass) because we don't feel safe driving this vehicle anymore. It should not be that way. Just figured I would share my experience along with others. Word of advice, believe the ratings for jeep compass and stay clear of purchasing them. -jb-

Filed Aug 17, 2014 · Engine · 241,748 miles · NC

Driving and engine just shut off. June 18,2014 driving and engine just shut off. July 10,2014 driving and engine just shut off. July 29,2014 driving and engine just shut off. August 6,2014 driving and engine just shut off. August 16,2014. This is the last straw!!! I was on a four lane and my car just shut off. Everyone was putting on breaks and honking their horns at me. I hit the emergency flasher fast having getting to know where it was from the other times I stalled out of the blue! It is a wonder I wasn't killed. What is wrong with jeep all of their cars should be recalled period. This is going to the dealership monday and they will be picking it up. I don't feel safe driving it anymore!