Jeep Compass shudder problems

Filed Jul 31, 2026 · Engine · 59,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate, shuddered, and the air conditioner was inoperative, and the vehicle coasted before coming to a complete stop. The contact restarted the vehicle and the vehicle returned to normal operation. The check engine warning light was intermittently illuminated. The failure had occurred on several occasions. The contact researched and became aware of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V907000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was suggested that the contact should take the vehicle to a dealer and that the crank shaft position sensor wiring connector or sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the crankshaft position sensor wiring connector or sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 59,000.

Filed Nov 12, 2024 · Suspension · 11 miles · CO

The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving at various speeds over a bumpy road surface and over a pothole, the vehicle shuddered and made an abnormal clunking and rattling sound. The contact stated that the failure progressively worsened while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that unknown bushings and the lower front control arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 11.

Filed Jul 20, 2023 · Fuel system · 80,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving 50-55 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, an unknown warning light illuminated, and the vehicle shuddered. The contact was able to continue driving. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving 25 MPH. Additionally, the contact stated that the failure recurred on a third occasion, and the vehicle shut off. The contact was able to veer to side of the roadway. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Mar 1, 2023 · Engine · 85,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving 45-50 MPH, the vehicle shuddered inadvertently, the steering wheel seized, and the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, the failure reoccurred several times while driving. The contact was able to drive to the residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the battery was replaced; however, the failure recurred while making a turn. The contact then shifted into park and turned off and restarted the vehicle until the vehicle responded as needed. The contact was able to drive to the residence. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V907000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

Filed Mar 26, 2021 · Engine, Transmission · 58,000 miles · TX · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep compass. The contact stated while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle begin to shudder back and forth. The contact was able to pull over and stop the vehicle and began to smell burning wires inside of the vehicle. The contact stated they started seeing smoke coming thru the vent inside of the vehicle. The contact exit out of the vehicle and notice fire coming from underneath the front hood. The contact stated a person came with a fire extinguisher to try to put out the fire but was not successful. The fire department did arrive to the scene and extinguished the fire. A fire report was filed. No one was injured. There was no warning light illuminated from the vehicle. The vehicle was not towed but left at the scene. The vehicle was not inspected, diagnosed or repaired. The contact did call local dealer ennis ford, inc. (900 I-45, ennis, tx 75119 phone: (877) 890-8768) who inform the contact to reach out to their insurance company. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,000.

Filed Jul 6, 2020 · Electrical, Fuel system · GA

Car loses power at times on the interstate and pulling into traffic. Feels like it's shuddering/missing gear when accelerating. Etc indicator light comes on when it gets very bad.

Filed Feb 25, 2020 · Engine, Transmission · NV

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep compass. The contact stated that while making a left turn at 10 MPH, the check engine and throttle control warning lights illuminated. The vehicle shuddered and stalled. The vehicle was driven to the residence where it was diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the engine control module (ECM) and power train control module (PCM) were defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. A dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown

Filed Mar 17, 2019 · Engine · 700 miles · MA

The jeep compass is equipped with a very dangerous ess start/stop system. First you must deactivate it every time you start the vehicle. Secondly when the vehicle shuts off at a stop light or stop sign, it feels more like it stalls than shuts off, a shudder goes thru the vehicle and the engine sputters and dies. Take your foot off the brake and maybe it will restart the vehicle, maybe not. Mine sputtered to life but had no power, very slowly the vehicle sputtered into the middle of an intersection and I thought the car was going to stall and quit in the middle of the intersection. (I have read about this happening to hundreds of jeep compass vehicles. Luckily I was able to get it to the side of the road and shut the car down. I waited about 10 minutes restarted the vehicle and turned off the ess system. This is a very dangerous system, and jeep should be forced to recall it and fix it, or give owners a way to permanently deactivate it without having to unplug things under the hood that result in warning lights on the dash. Extremely poor and dangerous designed ess system. Please do not wait until someone dies to make them fix this!!!! It affects all 20117.5 - 2019 model year vehicles equipped with the ess system.

Filed Oct 3, 2018 · Acceleration · 57,135 miles · NJ

Car shudders when slowing down and seems to want shut off when driving a this happens when the vehicle is in motion in the highway and rush hour time. I took it to the dealer they said I need an electronic throttle body and gasket. The next day after they accessed my I received a red lightening bolt signal and the car stalled then it started back up with a jerking and shuddering in the street. I was able to cruise into my jobs parking lot at this moment the car us still there I have contacted chrysler and they have opened a case number but have to get back to me on their assessment. So I'm out of car to get to work my boss after working 12 hours offered to take me home now I have to get an uber or lyft to and from work

Filed May 29, 2018 · Acceleration, Electrical · 58,102 miles · GA

April 15, 2018 vehicle only has 58k miles on it and is still under powertrain warranty. Pulled out onto highway in busy traffic and vehicle shuddered and lost power. I was unable to accelerate over 20mph. Oncoming car narrowly missed hitting me. Lightning bolt, check engine light, and ABS warning lights all flashed on drivers panel. Brought car to dealer to be inspected and diagnosis codes are that I need a new throttle body converter. Vehicle doesn't even have 60k miles on it and the engine is still under warranty, however, dealer says warranty does not cover throttle body. :/ very dangerous problem that I've discovered a lot of other people are having problems with. :/ looks like jeep made a faulty part that can result in a serious accident if someone loses power at the wrong time.