2014 Jeep Compass: check engine light

Filed Sep 16, 2025 · Engine · 85,000 miles · NE

The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle decelerated and, while releasing the brake pedal, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to coast to a stop, shift into park(P), and restart the vehicle to continue driving. The failure reoccurred and became a persistent failure, and occurred at various speeds or while the vehicle was idling. The check engine warning light was temporarily illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic, and metal shavings were found inside the oil pan, which the engine failure. The engine was replaced; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact learned that the vehicle was previously included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 13V552000 (Engine) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired in 2018. The contact called another dealer, Baxter Auto Group (17225 Burt St, Omaha, NE 68118); but the vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to a third dealer, Woodhouse Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Bellevue (7713 S 19th Cir, Bellevue, NE 68147); who determined the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The dealer determined that the engine needed to be replaced; however, the engine was not replaced. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

Filed Jun 14, 2024 · Acceleration, Engine · AZ

I was slowing to make a left turn and the engine began to sound like it was accelerating. A lightning bolt light, skid warning light and check engine light all came on. I needed to get it home, but the car wouldn’t go above 25mph. Googling says that it has a stuck throttle body. Have not attempted to fix yet.

Filed Dec 27, 2023 · Engine · NJ

The vehicle just shuts off while in gear and in motion. Very dangerous. Lights come on (engine light, break light…) for a brief second before it randomly shuts off. It seems like the computer goes out, because on re start, the clock reset to 12:00 and there are no check engine lights on. It has happened several times over the past few hundred miles. An Internet search will show similar problems for other Jeep owners with no resolution. Obviously a defect.

Filed Jun 7, 2023 · Acceleration, Engine · AR

The Electronic Throttle Control light(steady) and the Electronic Stability Control Activation/Malfunction Indicator Lights came on. There are times the engine light comes on. The vehicle would not accelerate, jerking kind of movement, going 20 miles.

Filed Dec 28, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · IN

My car stalls while driving often. I’ve also experienced my car shutting off while driving a few times. It sometimes shows a red lightning bolt. I am very scared for my life and the lives of other drivers while I drive this vehicle because I never know if or when my car will stall in the middle of me driving at speeds above 50 miles per hour. The car will usually stall for about 10-15seconds and then power back on, but sometimes the car just shuts off and slows down so I have to pull over because it wont accelerate since the car just shut off. After pulling over, I wait bout 10 minutes and turn the car on and it’s fine. I took it to a mechanic multiple times and they can’t find the issue. They said they can only see what I’m talking about if the dash shows the check engine light but my check engine light is not on. This vehicle is not safe and I’m so afraid of the car shutting off mid driving. This started 2 years ago but the shut offs and stalls have been more frequent this year. Mechanics kept telling me it was probably spark plugs and we’ve changed those and the coils more than 6 times.

Filed Aug 7, 2022 · Engine, Fuel system · AL

I owned a 2014 Jeep Compass with 63,xxx miles on it. I bought the vehicle brand new. On (3) occasions so far, the engine stalled out immediately after filling the gas tank. It will restart and sputter for 10-15 seconds and then run just fine. On the latest incident, after leaving a gas station after filling up the gas tank, I went to pull out into heavy, busy traffic, the engine stalled out once again. Placing me in a very dangerous situation! Obviously! My research on Jeep forums and other car maintenance websites shows the problem is very likely caused by a bad/defective Rollover Valve. The rollover valve is located inside the gas tank. Apparently, the valve gets triggered off while refilling the gas tank when near full. Noted that the Check Engine Light did not common on. During my research on Jeep Forums and other related Jeep websites, I've noticed the engine stalling issue on many other Jeep Compass and Jeep Patriots.

Filed May 11, 2022 · Engine · 112,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH and accelerating, the vehicle hesitated and failed to accelerate as needed. The contact pulled off the road and heard a high-pitched noise from the engine. The contact saw that the RPM gauge had moved into the red and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact turned the vehicle off and upon restarting the vehicle was able to drive at a normal speed however, the failure recurred. The contact drove the vehicle to her residence and had not taken the vehicle to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000.

Filed Mar 17, 2021 · Acceleration · 95,000 miles · NC

Multiple issues with throttle body resulting in a loss of power and control of vehicle. Back in 2017, I had an issue with the car jerking, cutting out, and losing power. Took car to a jeep dealership and throttle body had to be replaced. Again during the summer of 2020, vehicle started losing ability to consistently accelerate. Car began jerking, cutting out, and losing power on the roads and highway. The vehicle throttle light, stability traction control, and engine light illuminated. Dealership confirmed throttle needs to be replaced again. Reported to jeep corporate office with no resolution. Severe safety issue. Jeep doesn't care and is claiming no responsibility until a recall has to be issued.

Filed Feb 5, 2021 · Acceleration, Electrical · 84,000 miles · IL

While driving on a busy street, the engine lost power and throttle control, traction control, and check engine lights came on, my vehicle then loses ability to accelerate. A couple of weeks pass by with my car being fine and then it happens again except this time my car wont start back at all. Took it to a mechanic where I paid for towing. Vehicle was limp and wanted to stall. Now have to pay for new spark plugs and throttle body replacement. Mechanic said this is a common safety hazard issue with jeeps and this throttle body needs to be on recall already.

Filed Nov 9, 2020 · Engine, Suspension · 53,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep compass. The contact stated while driving at 5 MPH, there was an abnormal clicking sound detected. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The contact stated that the radiator, cross member, front end, air conditioning conductor, blend door actuator and bolts were replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The contact called kirkwood autoworx (7321 roseville rd #9, sacramento, ca 95842) however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Sep 30, 2020 · Fuel system · 166,000 miles · TX

My 2014 compass has continuous issues with the throttle/throttle body and or catalytic converter. 3/2019 had a used cc put on with local mechanic (out of pocket $)- 5/2019 new throttle body covered by extended warranty/ 9/2019 intake manifold gaskets replaced (out of pocket $) 12/2019 cc replaced per recall plus ignition coils replaced (out of pocket $). It appears as thought this vehicle has continuous issues related to the fuel injection system.. Throttle.. Etc. The vehicle continues to experience loss of power.. Sluggish throttle and random times, smell of fuel or exhaust and jerking motions when pressing the gas. These issues are the same issues I have experienced with the vehicle over the years while addressing the above referenced issues. While there is no check engine light on.. The issues happen more and more frequently. I have presented my vehicle at a general mechanic and a transmission shop (both out of pocket expenses) and without a failure code.. Or an apparent issue at the time of arrival.. Recreating the issue is difficult. I am really struggling with this issue.. As I am a single mother trying to rebuild my life after experiencing job loss due to covid19. I am employed and rely heavily upon my transportation.. Can I have some insight as to what qualifies a vehicle for certain recalls? I see that my VIN is not included with any current recalls.. But the engine and or fuel system is doing the same thing as prior to repairing the cc and other components that were out of pocket expenses. The vehicle itself will experience the "dragging" engine while after stopping and then starting again.. In rush hour traffic and crossing intersections. I am very afraid the engine will stall out causing an accident as it has nearly happened multiple times. Please let me know what can be done about this.. As I am in desperate need of some help right now.

Filed Aug 4, 2020 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 96,000 miles · OH

I was driving my car and it was not getting any speed with the pedal floored. The car started making loud noises from engine and the etc light came on, check engine light came on which is the mil light, also the ESC light,I was driving and almost got hit because of it driving fine speed limit and then down to less than 5 MPH on a very busy street and intersection. There is a major issue as I had it in the shop a month ago for another malfunction. I was driving 55 MPH and suddenly it just lost all compression to less than 5 MPH. I was able to finally pull over to an area that had no shoulder so I was half in the road and turned the car off. Read the manual and said to cycle the engine several times to see if better. Ir wasn't better,and now trying to go into reverse, pedal to the ground it creeps 1 to 2 MPH.