2011 Jeep Compass: engine overheating

Filed Sep 5, 2019 · 99,000 miles · TX

Catyliac converter recall my jeep had sudden issues with acceleration on highway until it broke down and I was nearly in a accident took jeep to midas who found that my engine overheated destroying other components in engine compartment and engine had blown and needed to be replaced other components cost 2000 dollars and engine will cost 6000 dollars by jeep to be replaced but also my catyliac converter was recalled I was informed by several mechanics that catyliac converter failing could cause the airflow issues for motor and cause cylinders to lose compression due to cylinders rods bending and damaging engine after running compression test cylinders had no compression I informed dealership who called midas liars and accused me of not knowing anything I got catyliac converter replaced but motor is already destroyed chrysler corporate denied all fault even after providing all evidence proving that the catalytic converter was the original issue I feel that in the catalytic converter recall should include the potential that the engine could fail and causing the cylinders to lose compression

Filed Aug 20, 2018 · Acceleration, Transmission · 105 miles · NM

I was driving the car in the freeway about 70mph . Out of no where car can not be accelerated and lost all power. I was lucky that traffic was not bad otherwise I would have got other and myself hurt. Call jeep customer service and they advised me to pull over and put the car in neutral for 15-20 minutes to let the transmission "cool off" and to try it again. To my surprised it work. However about an hour later same thing happen. I take the car to my mechanic and he advise me to get rid of the car, he told me that jeep knows well that this cars are transmission are overheating and losing all power but they refuse to make a recall and fix the issue. I can not express to you guys how scary is to be driving and known that at any minutes your car can lose all power and you will be hit or kill. I urge you guys to take this into consideration and help me and others that are driving this cars to have jeep fix them. I call jeep customer service and asked them why they have not done anything to resolve this issue, I was told that all she can do was "document" my concerns but that was all she can do. I am very upset knowing that even if I spend the money to put a new transmission this issue will not go away since all this transmissions are defective. Please make jeep be responsible for this matter and have them recall all the cars that are affected by this issue. Otherwise the public is at risk to have mayor accidents and deaths. Thank you.

Filed Sep 15, 2017 · Suspension, Transmission · 79,101 miles · VA

Vehicle is prone to CVT transmission overheating at high rate of speed in warm weather. This has happened 4 separate times now on the interstate highway system, the latest on interstate 95 south 50 miles north of the florida line in georgia. Car will stop any acceleration, transmission overheat light comes on and you cannot maintain speed with flow of traffic. Create a hazardous situation trying to exit the interstate highway, occurred at 70 MPH. Jeep dealership cannot detect any problem when diagnosing from prior similar event. In addition wheel bearings in rear axles wear out on average every 35,000 miles I have replaced twice now plus ball joint in front needed replacement at between 36,000 and 40,000 miles

Filed Dec 2, 2015 · Transmission · 50,000 miles · CT

The transmission overheat light comes on often and causes the car to lose power and or stall. This happens on any type of driving scenario highway, residential or stationary. I will take my foot off the gas and the light will go off. The windshield wipers will come on my themselves and I will have to physically turn them on and off for them to stop. More recently my oil change indicator came on when I have at least 1000 more miles before my car is due for an oil change

Filed Sep 14, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 55,000 miles · CO

Marked by an audible whine and the illumination of the transmission overheat light, the CVT on the 2.4l 4-cylinder engine in the 2011 jeep compass experiences significant and dramatic power loss. This is especially prevalent at sustained highway speeds creating a potentially unsafe situation. If the transmission overheats too much, the vehicle will not move until the transmission cools down. This issue first happened on my 2011 jeep compass in july 2014 and was temporarily rectified by jeep. Their solution was to replace the CVT transmission fluid. However, this problem has returned this summer under highway use, especially on hot days. On saturday, september 12, my family and I experienced not only the whine from the CVT, but significant power loss on the highway. Fortunately, having experienced this previously, I was able to pull the vehicle to the shoulder allowing the transmission to cool down without incident. Chrysler refuses to acknowledge the problem despite a plethora of evidence that this CVT transmission is defective. Here is a link to a video/case that is nearly identical to what I have experienced: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnkezt0mr-4

Filed Sep 6, 2015 · Transmission · 78,800 miles · NH

Traveling on the highway at a constant speed 65-70 MPH the power train was making a whining noise. After 30 to 60 minutes of highway travel in 80 degree weather the transmission warning / overheat light came on and the vehicle began to slow down. I pulled over to the side of the road and put the transmission into neutral and let the engine idle for about 15 - 20 minutes. The transmission warning light went out. After 5 minutes I continued on my trip at 60 MPH and the light did not return. The vehicle did exhibit a slight rough feeling in the power train and was not the normal smooth engine & shifting.

Filed Sep 16, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 7,000 miles · AZ

Outside temperature 102, driving posted speed limit of 75 MPH. After 1 1/2 hours warning light came on saying transmission fluid overheated, the speed automatically dropped to 55 MPH. I pulled to the side of the interstate and engine stalled. After 30 minutes engine started. Took to jeep dealership and they said common problem and they could repair it for $1,000. I said the vehicle is under warranty. They said not covered under warranty. They advised I drive in the middle of the night and make frequent stops to avoid the problem. This has happened 5 times. I have found multiple complaints of the same nature online. I do not understand why this has not been a recall. It is a severe safety problem. I am not young, female and a widow, I do not feel safe driving this car in the middle of the night. I care for my elderly parents and drive 500 miles in arizona every other week to be at their home. My safety is at risk. Please consider opening an investigation relating to this problem.

Filed Sep 2, 2013 · Engine · 45 miles · NY

While stuck in traffic for 6 minutes (windows down), the car temperature gauge went to "h". Once I started moving, the guage went to half. When I got home I checked the fluid levels and they were fine. On the way to work the next day while stopped at a traffic light, the car temp guage went to "h" again. I brought it in to my mechanic who said that the fan motor was not spinning, causing the engine to overheat. Upon further inspection he noted that the computer module that operates the fan was "fried" and the transmission dipstick somehow got lodged in the fan motor. I replaced the dipstick and computer module ($1100) and the same thing is happening again. Overheating for no reason. When I called chrysler/jeep about my extended warranty, they said that only the engine was covered, not the computer module that could seize my engine. According to a local dealership, 70 computer modules were replaced in a week! When does this become a safety hazard? If I was driving on the parkway and my engine seized, I would of been dead!