The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH after refueling, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted and worked as designed; however, the failure recurred while driving after refueling. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000.
2011 Jeep Compass engine problems
40 complaints (21% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 59,000.
- owner complaints
- 40
- of this car's complaints
- 21%
- typical mileage
- 59,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Engine2
- Exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Jeep Compass engine problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2011 Jeep Compass engine
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Stalling 26Loss of power 13Check engine light 12Overheating 8
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2011 Jeep Compass owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, he heard an abnormal sound coming from the engine. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine subframe was damaged. The local dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
Wife was driving her jeep when she started to veer to the left. went to turn to steering to get straight when it wasn't responding a lot of slack in the steering. called a tow truck when the tow truck lifted noticed the cradle/sub frame was broken. she was on a country road when it happened. If this was on a highway or interstate there would have been major collision resulting in death. there was no warning when it broke it just broke. after doing some research into why it would break the air conditioning hose to the water to drain was running on the sub frame which rusted and eventually break, the break shifted the engine about a foot and dropped about 10 inches Since she didn't hit anything or no property damage there was no police involved. I have reached out to chrysler with the issue with no response. My family was in danger due to a poor design that could of been avoided and what I read she wasn't the only one.
The contact's son owns a 2011 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while his son was exiting the parking lot and driving approximately 15-25 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently stalled and the steering wheel locked-up. The contact did not know whether there were warning lights illuminated. The contact's son was able to veer to the side of the road. The contact stated his son was able to restart the vehicle and drove to his destination. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while driving. The contact's son was able to restart the vehicle and drove to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed that the roll over bent valve in the fuel tank was not closing properly leaking fuel into the EVAP system causing the vehicle to stall and lock the steering wheel. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency for assistance. A case was opened. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving 20 mph, the vehicle went into limp mode and would not exceed 25 mph. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with the brake switch, camshaft sensor, catalytic converter, and the crankshaft sensor needing to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer a month later where it was diagnosed with the throttle body and the brake switch needing to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,317.
I was driving down the road on route 73 in cinnaminson nj at 930 pm with my 15 year old daughter. All of a sudden, without warning - the engine shut off and my car had zero power. The power steering was locked up and we almost got rear ended by a huge truck. It was terrifying. I called road side assistance and had to wait in a dark car with no heat. This is horrible
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep compass. The contact stated the check engine light illuminated intermittently over several months. The vehicle was taken to (diehl chrysler dodge jeep ram fuso of moon 5408 university blvd, moon, pa 15108) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the oxygen (o2) sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and diagnosed. The contact was then informed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced which was still pending. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
Several times after filling up my 2011 jeep compass with gas, I turn the car on and drive off. In minutes the steering locks up and car stalls. Car is getting power, all components are still working (lights, radio, etc.). I turn car off and restart and it sputters and finally starts and is drivable. I have read several other complaints of the same issue and it is dangerous due to the steering locking up and the inability to control the car when it stalls.
Trouble with transmission shifting and lights stop working at times.
Just purchased this car. It has 73,000 miles. Driving in 100 degree temps going 75-80 and transmission green light comes on. Sounds like it can't change gears. I experienced a total loss of acceleration.
Questions about the 2011 Jeep Compass engine
Does the 2011 Jeep Compass have engine problems?
Owners have filed 40 complaints about the engine of the 2011 Jeep Compass, 21% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2011 Jeep Compass engine problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 59,000 miles.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Jeep Compass engine?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
Other 2011 Jeep Compass problems
Transmission 37Suspension 27Body 23Electrical 20Steering 19Airbags 17Acceleration 14Fuel system 14Driver assistance 9Brakes 8Seat belts 8Visibility 6Seats 4Lights 3Tires 3Wheels 3
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