2012 Jeep Compass: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jul 15, 2024 · Fuel system · MI

The vehicle just went through an inspection with the dealership before being sold to me. The vehicle is stalling when making turns and driving. There are no warning lights, there is a full tank of gas, no warning of it going to happen and it just stalls. The Jeep stalled at an intersection, stalled driving through a parking lot and again today stalled turning from an intersection. It almost caused me to get rear ended in an accident. Luckily they did not but that was scary enough for me to check for recalls and to my surprise there is for my year and type but not my VIN, my vehicle was manufactured April 2012, does not have high miles and should not be having these issues.

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 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 Jan 15, 2020 · Engine · NC

Engine stalls while at highway speed. Have to hurry and pull over before stearing locks up. It's been happening since I got the vehicle. Had it in 3 to 4 times and the dealer says there is nothing wrong. It happened again twice this week. I'm lucky I've been able to pull over with out causing a wreak.

Filed Oct 8, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 137,900 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep compass. While driving less than 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. On two previous occasions, the contact was able to restart the vehicle. On three separate occasions, the vehicle was taken to gator chrysler dodge jeep ram (840 s harbor city blvd, melbourne, fl 32901, (321) 724-6611), but the mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code or duplicate the failure. The vehicle was also taken to two independent mechanics who were also unable to retrieve a fault code or duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 137,900.

Filed Aug 1, 2019 · Transmission · 86,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep compass. While driving approximately 10 MPH over railroad tracks, the vehicle suddenly stalled and would not respond when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the engine reached 6,000 rpms. The vehicle became stranded on the railroad tracks. When the vehicle was powered off and restarted, it resumed normal operation; however, the check engine and another unknown warning indicator were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to turlock chrysler jeep dodge ram (1600 auto mall dr, turlock, ca 95380, 209‑250‑5800) where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 86,000.

Filed Jul 30, 2019 · Brakes, Engine · 120,000 miles · ME

Faulty or defective camshaft/crankshaft sensors shutting down or stalling the vehicle while in operation and motion, without warning. Driving, up to 70mph, in heavy traffic on a busy highway, vehicle engine stalls and results in loss of power steering, power brakes and forward momentum. When this happens, the driver is thrust into a very dangerous (and possibly deadly) position of trying to manually (w/o power) steer and/or brake the vehicle at high rates of speed in fast and dense traffic.

Filed Jul 15, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 132,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep compass. While driving 40 MPH, the contact was unable to accelerate and the transmission warning indicator illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over and then drove to all star dodge chrysler jeep ram (11503 st charles rock rd, bridgeton, mo 63044, (314) 291-2050). The dealer stated that the VIN was included in an unknown recall regarding the catalytic converter. The vehicle was repaired, but the vehicle failed twice afterwards. During the recent failure, while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the engine failed again. The contact had the vehicle towed to century dodge chrysler jeep ram (13500 veterans memorial pkwy, wentzville, mo 63385, (636) 332-2800), but it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 132,000.

Filed Feb 5, 2019 · Fuel system · FL

I put gasoline 1dollar and stop like fueling but no real .. Fuel tank transfer tube may cause stall

Filed Oct 28, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 74,880 miles · OH

Upon doing a total fill up our jeep, it is now stalling and I end up with no steering. This does it at least 4/5 times each time we fill fuel tank up. Extremely dangerous as unable to steer and entire engine shuts done. This has done this with my family in the car about a minute after getting fuel, if not less, and turning onto a busy street where jeep stopped running. The vehicle was in motion when this happened, both turning onto busy street and whilst driving on busy street.

Filed Aug 18, 2018 · Transmission · CO

When at highway speed during hot weather and A/C on the transmission over temp light comes on and car starts to slow down. I pull off the pavement to allow the tranny to cool. Trucks and cars jam to the left lane to obey the law. Cars jamb up and sometime a tire squeal happens. I talk to jeep and they say because that condition is described in the manual it does not warrant a fix by the added warranty company to fix this problem. And my safety next to the stalled car is dangerous. This problem has happened 4 times, always when driving during hot weather on highways.