2014 Jeep Compass: won't start

Filed Nov 30, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · IN

Car would turn on all lights in car while driving and shut off, recently the car will not start at all and is having engine issues.

Filed Jun 28, 2022 · Engine · MI

Vehicle lost oil as a result needs new engine Driver states car shut off during operation would not start Lost oil Had oil change three weeks ago Attempted to put oil in it all ran out

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 Jun 25, 2020 · Driver assistance · 55,102 miles · PA

While driving the ESC malfunction light came on and loss of power. Happened again and engine completely stalled and would not turn over for another five minutes.

Filed Mar 3, 2020 · Engine · 85,000 miles · NJ

My car was driving fine. I was going down a 45mph road and then the transmission meter needle rises and then drops to 0. My car engine shuts off completely. I try to turn it on but it makes a sound with no start. Eventually after about 5min it starts up again & I hit the gas peddle to only get shut down again and the check engine light finally comes on. This isnt the first time & I recently got it check by the dealership. They said it was fine but I know its not my gut is saying the problem is associated with the recall jeep had down on this car back in 2014. There are articles all about it and I tried explaining to them but I guess cause its a lot of work and money no one wants to open the engine.

Filed Jan 31, 2019 · Engine · 103,000 miles · GA

Vehicle was in motion on interstate when it lost power, took it to mechanic and was told it needed another motor cause 2 cylinders were getting compression which means no power... It will only get up to 2500 rpms and loses power, no start power and no power up hills at all

Filed Aug 8, 2017 · Airbags, Electrical · CT

Power rear window intermittently would not raise after being lowered. Following a trip to my son't violin practice. After raising using the rear window power up, it raised and then worked fine. A few months later, out of the blue one morning the jeep would not start. It was parked overnight in our driveway. Called roadside service and they attempted to jump it off with a jump box and it would still not start. Had a friend stop by and assist with jumper cables and after three attempts it started. Advance auto checked the battery/starter/alternator and all tested fine. Taken to dealer and totally integrated power modeule required changing and was not covered by either warranty or extended warranty I purchased when origionally bought. That was two weeks ago. Two days ago, out of the blue the horn honked. Then tonight, after being parked again overnight, I attempted to start my jeep and upon turning the key in the ignition only the dash lights and radio came on x2. On the third attempt the vehicle started. First occurance was 7/26/2017 second 8/8/2017 following two days in the shop and a changed tipm.

Filed Jun 28, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 12,500 miles · GA

Have initiation switch problems. The engine will need catch when the steering wheel isn't perfectly straight while the vehicle is in park. I can shift to other gears from , park but the engine will not start. If the steering wheel is straight, I have no problems.

Filed Apr 29, 2014 · Driver assistance, Engine · 11,000 miles · IL

On 4/26/2014 I was driving on a 4 lane road at 30 MPH when car started acting sluggish and jerky. I pulled to the farthest right hand part of the road and car then completely died. Was able to coast to the shoulder and 3 men assisted me in pushing car out of the of the road. Car would not start and had to be towed/ flatbed to dealer. Car is 8 months old with approx 11, 000 miles. The dealer stated it was the ignition coil. When they tested it they found no spark, dtc for coil ionization p2302. Tested and found no power at coils. Tested and found blown fuse, replaced fuse and tested, blows fuse after 30 seconds. Tested and found 4 coil melted/grounded. Coil would not come out due to meltage. Had to break coil and remove debris from tube. They replaced coil. Dealership stated they have not come across this before. Received vehicle back on 4/29/2014.