2012 Jeep Compass: check engine light

Filed Apr 23, 2024 · Fuel system · NY

My Coils had to be replaced several times. Last week I started to drive my car on a major road, shaking and no power. My car had to be towed once again. My mechanic told me the Jeeps have issues with the Coils. Not sure why this keeps happening but now It's scary to drive my vehicle and not knowing how quick this happens again. Recently my check engine light came on and off, changed the fuel gas cap, and had a code read. My mechanic mentioned that there was a safety recall regarding the manifold ? if so was this ever done and where I would like documents provided. Please respond Via email [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Feb 12, 2024 · Engine, Fuel system · IL

The catalytic converter is failing on this vehicle. The vehicle had been maintained pre manufacturer specifications. Check engine light came on without warning. Crank shaft and cam shaft sensor both Failed on vehicle and had to be replaced. All bearing had to be replaced. Two of which were fixed before 60,000 miles. Hood rusted completely through. Cross members are rusting through.

Filed Oct 24, 2022 · Fuel system · PA

When driving the vehicle will hesitate then stall after refueling. Happen after almost every refueling case. Believe it is a stuck rollover valve that is allowing gas to enter vent lines and causing the stall. When accelerating the vehicle suddenly dies and there is a complete loss of all systems. No power steering to help get off the side of the road. Often there are no Check Engine Lights or other warnings. Obviously if your engine suddenly dies when accelerating this can cause major safety concerns. I had this happen 3 times while trying to merge onto an interstate. Thankfully I was in the right lane and able to get off to the shoulder and avoid an accident. Have not had a mechanic verify but it is a very common problem with these vehicles and the manufacturer needs to address this.

Filed Sep 6, 2022 · Engine · 146,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that previously there was a recall for the catalytic converter and the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed a failure with the oxygen sensor and threading with the stream sensor of the catalytic converter. The sensors were replaced; however, the vehicle was taken to another dealer for the catalytic converter replacement. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 146,000.

Filed Apr 25, 2022 · Engine · 130,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle seized and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and continue driving to her destination. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with needing the catalytic convertor to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the check engine warning light turned off independently but would intermittently illuminate. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Filed Jan 30, 2022 · Engine · PA

We have been receiving a check engine light on our 2012 Jeep Compass for code P0420. Reset the system but subsequently vehicle failed emissions testing. After some research we discovered this model vehicle and several others were supposed to be receiving a recall of the catalytic converters. Please see this article on cars.com dated March 2019 https://www.cars.com/articles/863000-chrysler-dodge-and-jeep-vehicles-recall-alert-1420757576994/ I searched our vin# on your website and it showed no recalls. Is Chrysler Fiat dragging this out or are we going to be able to get this fixed at the dealership ? Please advise - Thanks.

Filed Apr 23, 2021 · Transmission · 128,702 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep compass. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was serviced at scott evans chrysler dodge jeep ram (2280 bankhead hwy, carrollton, ga 30116) for unknown recall repairs. Additionally, the fuse and sensors were replaced however, the failure recurred, almost causing a collision. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to take the vehicle back to the dealer. The failure mileage was 128,702.

Filed Dec 11, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 160,000 miles · MS

2012 jeep compass engine shuts down while driving on city streets and county roadways. Loss of power and steering control. Engine will crank again after waiting for a few minutes. Check engine light comes on prior to shutting down.

Filed Jun 18, 2020 · Engine, Transmission · 130,000 miles · NC

The engine over heats at 60 to 70 MPH and then begin to lose power. The car slows down, the engine light comes on. This has happened 5 times since 2019 while on the highway. Now the transmission is failing because it won't change gears and it makes a whining sound when you try to accelerate. On the city street.

Filed Mar 12, 2020 · 128,091 miles · NY

My 2012 jeep compass has a deteriorating catalytic converter paired with an issue with the exhaust manifold. The car has had decreased gas mileage, performance, check engine light on & continual rattling noises.

Filed Dec 15, 2019 · VA

My jeep has start to put off the smell of rotten eggs. I believe that the catalyst converter has some kind off issue. There are fumes coming out of my car and in my car. I believe it is a result of a bad catalyst converter. Engine light has been coming on after I have changed the sensors. There is no way the catalyst should be bad. I read there are issues with this model vehicles catalyst converter. This has been on going for over a year and a half and I have been replacing parts spending money that are not fixing the problem

Filed Nov 25, 2019 · PA

I bought the vehicle about 3 years ago and about one month into the purchase, the engine light has been steady on and off for the last 3 years. We have brought it to a dealer, we have had the vehicle pass inspections, once the car is reset the engine light goes off. The code that has consistently come up is the catalytic converter, which we were told numerous occasions that it's just a glitch. Now, the light will not go off after a reset and are being told that we need to replace the whole catalytic converter (which I can not afford) and don't even know if it's a true issue being since the engine light constantly being on since the purchase of the vehicle and now won't go off at all. I'm wondering why this car/VIN hasn't showed up on the recall list with the others with the catalytic converter recalls!!!????