2018 Jeep Compass: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Jan 27, 2026 · Electrical · IL

My car has the start/stop when it turns off when your idle, well sometimes when you release the brake to go it will hesitate to turn back on and or even not start again at all and you have to fully turn the car off and back on.

Filed Dec 30, 2024 · Airbags, Electrical · 29,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that there was a loud banging sound coming from the rear undercarriage while driving at various speeds. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling at a red light the START/STOP system activated, causing the vehicle to turn off; however, while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle occasionally jumped or hesitated before restarting and accelerating as designed. The air bag and START/STOP warning lights were intermittently illuminated. The contact stated that the main control board computer screen was glitching and went completely black. The contact stated that the radio suddenly activated, and the windshield wipers were randomly activated even though the vehicle was turned off. There were several other electrical malfunctions, and the vehicle intermittently failed to start immediately. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who acknowledged there was an electrical failure but was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The radio was replaced four times, an electrical harness was replaced, and there was a battery replacement; however, the vehicle was not fixed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 29,000.

Filed Mar 26, 2024 · Engine, Transmission · NJ

When I drive the car jerks and often speeds up or slows down on its own, it hesitates and sometimes I am afraid some one will hit me from behind

Filed Oct 18, 2021 · Brakes, Electrical · TX

My car stalls and then stops at red lights or when stopping for a bit of time. When I accelerate it seems to hesitate and then stop. The brake engages and the engine stops. I cannot go at all. All of my dashboard lights, the radio, and anything else that was on at the time, like the A/C, still runs. I have to turn everything off. Wait about a minute and disengage the brake. I can press the ignition button and the car starts back. If I had to describe it, the car dies as soon as I accelerate after stopping at red lights or at stop signs. At first, I thought it was because I was stepping on the gas too soon after stopping but that is not the case. This is becoming an issue and it is extremely frightening and annoying

Filed Feb 2, 2021 · Engine · 25,000 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 jeep compass. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled and hesitated to accelerate. The check engine and auto start/stop warning lights were illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the shoulder to restart the vehicle. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle revved up abnormally. After turning and restarting the vehicle three times, the vehicle operated as designed. The vehicle was taken to quality motors (2022 w main st, independence, ks 67301, (620)331-6090) where it was diagnosed that the cylinder compression test showed that the number 2 cylinder was faulty however, the mechanic was unable to replicate the stalling. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred intermittently. The contact mentioned the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v670000 (engine and engine cooling) as a possible solution to the failure however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.

Filed Oct 27, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 46,000 miles · MD

I took in my vehicle about a month ago to get a fix on a service engine light issue. It seemed to be a problem when I had my AC on and the transmission light and service engine light would turn on. I wouldn't be able to accelerate and it would make a jerking movement when I put my car into drive. I took my vehicle in about a month ago and they said that the problem had been fixed. Well today I get in my car to drive on the highway in the dmv and as I'm leaving the street I live on my car stops with no warning. I let it rest for a few minutes and then turn it on again; it hesitates to turn on making a weird sound then turns on about 10 seconds later. I put it in drive and it starts to drive but then jerks and completely stops. I bought this car in the beginning of the year and if I knew I would have all these issues with it and be fearful that I could've gotten into a crash or worse on the highway- I would not have bought it!

Filed Aug 14, 2020 · Driver assistance, Engine · FL

Stop/start not available, backup camera goes out or does not work, engine is super hot high heat, check transmission ligh, check engine light, amber stop start light,putting in reverse and car will die out or hesitate, only 14,000 miles 2 years old all these symptons came on this week. Truly frustrating 2 year old car and its rediculous how bad this is. I will never buy this compass or jeep again.

Filed Oct 9, 2019 · Visibility · 9,000 miles · NY

As the passenger windshield wiper sweeps across the glass it hesitates briefly directly in front of & in the line of the drivers vision . Resulting in a serious vision obstruction. Dumping all of the water now and snow in winter right there in front of the driver ! At night in the dark the situation becomes a problem !

Filed Apr 8, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 55,079 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 jeep compass. While the contact was attempting to turn into her neighborhood, the vehicle hesitated. The failure usually occurred while driving 30 MPH. Also, while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle decelerated. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to east carolina dodge jeep ram (3401 s memorial dr, greenville, nc 27834, (888) 848-5262) where it was diagnosed that the stop/start sensor needed to be replaced. A new sensor was installed;. However, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 55,079. *dt

Filed Apr 2, 2019 · Engine · 4,800 miles · NC

While driving the jeep compassm with less than 5k miles, the car shut off while I was going about 35 MPH without warning and locked the steering and everything. I took it to the jeep dealer and without hesitation, they knew that it needed a brand new engine because the car "should not be burning oil this quickly." they made it seem as though this occurs extremely frequently and I have read several forums about people having the same issue just by looking up "jeep compass burning oil." this is an extremely hazardous situation and should be addressed immediately. *dt consumer stated dealer told him rings and pistons in the engine and that the old engine was burning a crazy amount of oil engine was burning a tremendous amount of oil, dealer hinted that a recall may happen because how common the problem was.

Filed Feb 28, 2019 · Engine · 5,000 miles · PA

I bought the compass with 136 miles on it. Around the 4500 mile mark my jeep died as I was accelerating on a straight, 25 MPH street segment after making a turn 30 feet prior. After bringing the jeep in immediately for service, the technicians found nothing wrong. Two days later I was pulling out of a parking lot onto a busy road. A log truck was coming but I had enough time to pull out and accelerate without creating a need for the log truck to brake. As I began to pull out, my jeep died with the nose slightly into the lane of oncoming traffic. Fortunately no accident followed. I was able to get the jeep started after a minute and drove straight to the service center. They said it was due to low oil and that it was an engine protection feature. Hey jeep/chrylser...how is an engine protection feature that provides no warning a better option than the vehicle stalling in the path of oncoming traffic? Since those incidents, I notice I burn oil fast and spend more money constantly pouring oil into my jeep than I do on my 2005 silverado with over 115,000 miles. Either install a sensor that alerts the driver of a low oil condition prior to the jeep stalling in traffic or rethink your design! What if it was your family in the vehicle? Now my jeep hesitates when I need to accelerate, but does not stall since I add a quart frequently.

Filed Sep 5, 2018 · Transmission · 9,999 miles · NY

After stopping at intersections, accelerated to 30-35 MPH, then as car starts to shift at higher speed, a clunk and hesitation is heard after auto shifting .