2011 Jeep Compass: check engine light

Filed Nov 28, 2020 · Acceleration, Visibility · 84,000 miles · MA

Wipers go off when making a turn and/or turning signal light on. Vehicle randomly gets engine light on cold days (new england winters). The jeep will jolt when trying to accelerate or stall for a moment before being able to accelerate when stopped (at a light for example) and some nights the jeep will not accelerate even when pushing down on the accelerate and no "revving" sound occurs as though the car does not register that it needs to accelerate and acceleration slowly increases to no more than 25-30 MPH and stalls at an incline. No light comes on when accelerating issues occur. When accelerating issues occur, they ten to occur inner city rather than highway.

Filed Feb 5, 2020 · Engine · 150,000 miles · PA

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.

Filed Jul 11, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 55,000 miles · IL

Engine light, traction light and flashing lightning bolt light came on while driving and vehicle wouldn't exceed 30 MPH. Occurrence first happened when turning out of a driveway. I constantly have to shut down/restart vehicle in the middle of traffic, at times, to get back to being able to accelerate normally, otherwise, if able, I will pull over to the side of the road and place the car in park to see if there are any changes. Lights will randomly come on and drastically alter ability to operate vehicle. Other occurrences appeared whilst waiting idle in line at a drive thru, driving down city streets--stop sign to stop sign, driving over road imperfections like bumps or potholes, even safety speed humps. From my own research online, I believe I have an idea to what the cause of this issue is. Due to the flashing lightning bolt signal, it seems that the electronic throttle body has failed.

Filed Jul 2, 2019 · Engine · 117,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep compass. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to global auto mall (located at 1099 rt. 22 west, north plainfield, nj 0706, (866) 233-6719) where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 117,000. *bf *tr

Filed Feb 15, 2019 · Electrical · 72,000 miles · NJ

Have been experiencing electrical issues, headlights not working, interior lights work and then dont, dashboard lights work and then dont. Had engine light come on but when I tightened gas cap it went off. Staring having really hard time upon acceleration, felt like the enging was working really hard and then engine light came on. Took it to my mechanic who said he was sure it was tipm and was trying to see if he could fix it withtout total replacement. Turns out actuators arent firing because tipm is a total wash and needs replacement for 1100 because its out of warranty. Car only has 72,000 miles. I hear cherokee and durango had recalls.

Filed Aug 17, 2018 · 10 miles · MD

My 2011 jeep compass engine light came on and I started to lose power on the highway. I had to coast to the side of a small median strip and was later towed to the nearest mechanic.

Filed May 31, 2018 · Electrical · 84,000 miles · KY

While in motion, I noted a transmission temp warning light, and a traction control light, while my car went into a neutral like state, which the manual states is a safety mode. Diagnostics indicated a communication error, and it was indicated I needed a new tipm module. I had this replaced at a jeep dealer. After repair, I continued to intermittently get the traction control light, but with no change to vehicle performance. Back to shop, diagnosis indicated communication error. While in motion again, check engine, transmission temp and traction control illuminated, and I lost all power. Back to shop, continue to have communication error. All other diagnostics are fine. Mechanic noted this is common among this make/model. I performed research and noted many similar complaints regarding tipm module. I found that chrysler had recalled same part on durango and grand cherokee, but not other models. This is unacceptable and unsafe. I have spent a great deal of money on an issue the manufacturer is aware of. My vehicle is still not functional.

Filed Mar 3, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 59,000 miles · IA

Tl*the contact owns a 2011 jeep compass. The contact stated that while idle, the check engine warning light illuminated, there was a chime that sounded and the vehicle stalled. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who was unable to determine the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000. Updated 04/06/15*lj according to the invoice, the crank shaft position sensor needed to be replaced . Updated 07/02/15

Filed Sep 9, 2014 · Engine · 63,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep compass. While making a left turn out of a parking lot at 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the check engine indicator illuminated. After fifteen minutes, the contact restarted the vehicle. The failure occurred twice. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000.

Filed May 21, 2014 · Engine · 52,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep compass. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled as the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to resume and function normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the crank shaft positioning senor needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 52,000 and the current mileage 52,800. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jul 21, 2011 · Engine, Transmission · 70 miles · AL

The problem vehicle is a 2011 fwd jeep compass. On 5/31/11 within the first 10 (ten) miles of ownership the vehicle stalled out on me while stropped at a traffic light. I put the vehicle in park and was able to restart it without any difficulty. On 6/19/11 (while in motion), without any advance indication of a problem the vehicle totally lost power. I put it in neutral and was able to roll it out of traffic and into a turn lane. The vehicle struggled to restart but did after a couple of tries, a "check engine" light came on and remained on for approximately 30 miles. After weeks, I am still waiting for an "inspector" to examine the vehicle.

Filed Jun 13, 2011 · Steering, Suspension · 65 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep compass. The contact stated that the steering wheel would pull hard toward the right when driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The technicians stated that the failure was caused by a combination of the nature of the front wheel drive vehicle and driver inexperience. The technicians adjusted the camber yet the failure continued after the adjustment. The vehicle was not further repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 65. Updated 07/20/11 *bf the consumer also stated the transmission failed to change gears. There was a whining sound and it felt as though, it was straining to change gears. The failure resulted in a loss of power necessary to merge safely from one lane of traffic to another. The consumer stated the vehicle lost all power. The vehicle struggled to re-start, but eventually it did. The check engine light illuminated afterwards. Updated 11/21/11