general problems of the 2014 Jeep Compass - part 2

52 problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2014 Jeep Compass. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2014 Jeep Compass based on all problems reported for the 2014 Compass.

36 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 11/09/2018

Driving the car and it just stopped engine just died then restarted.

37 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 08/05/2018

While driving months ago my car lost all control of throttle, all controls shut down, and I barely made it to the side of the road. Got the car checked, it appeared to be the throttle body sensor. Had the sensor completely replaced, it has been 4 months since replacement, and this morning while driving around a curve the car lost acceleration, all controls shut off, and my steering wheel locked up, causing me to be stuck in the middle of a sharp curve in the middle of the road. I turned the ignition to off and restarted the vehicle and it started up and drove fine. I also have had an issue when accelerating where it has a hard time changing gears, and it gives a slight jerking in the throttle where it won't change. This morning after my incident the car has started vibrating while in drive and idles at 1000 rpm. When I put the car in neutral the vibration stops, but immediately starts back once I remove it out of neutral.

38 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 06/17/2018

While driving down the interstate all of a sudden lost complete power. Lightening bolt symbol turned on and would not accelerate. Eventually regained power, but car continued to studder going down the road. And then it happened again. Very dangerous. Diagnoses: throttle body faulty. 92,000 miles. Not covered under powertrain warranty. With all the complaints I've read this seems to be a known issue and now $700 plus down drain.

39 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 05/25/2018

2014 Jeep Compass sputters and jerks, difficulty accelerating, the engine light randomly came on along with the electronic throttle light. Unable to accelerate above 45 or 50 mph. . Only gain speed when going downhill!.

40 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 08/26/2017

(aw no dealer info) tl the contact owns a 2014 Jeep Compass. While driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle shook violently. While driving 45-65 mph, the vehicle vibrated steadily and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the two front tires were balanced and the front cv axle was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 73,136.

41 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 03/18/2017

The vehicle was traveling on a highway, when suddenly a loud "pop" noise (unknown origin) was heard. After pulling safely to the side of highway, a large pool of fluid was noticed underneath the vehicle, smoke began coming from under the hood and within minutes the entire vehicle was engulfed in flames and a total loss. The car had previously been serviced with oil change and fuel injection cleaning two weeks prior (3/4/2017). No prior mechanical issues . Approx 39,000 miles on odometer.

42 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 03/16/2017

I've had to replace all 4 bearings, the 4 wheel drive went completely out during big snow in 2016, the rutter valve had gone bad(which costs over $400. , having to replace alternator, and various other things. . . This Jeep had been nothing but a pain since I've had it and I bought it new. They are junk and the whole vehicle should be recalled.

43 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 01/03/2017

I have owned this Jeep Compass since July 2014 in the time I have owned it , it has lost power and stopped functioning as I was driving betweeen 55 and 65 miles/ hour 4 times on a very busy 5 lane highway. 1 of those times I had to have it towed . The other times after leaving it sit for approximately 30 minutes, it would restart. The time it was towed, the only thing they could find is the battery was low so they replaced it. Another time at 33,000 miles, they found the transmission was failing so they replaced the transmission. Last month , it died again in the same busy highway and we were almost hit by an 18 wheel truck while trying to get it off the road. I let it sit for 30 minutes and it started again just like the other times. I took it to wallace Jeep in stuart florida where the service manager did a diagnostic on it and said he could find nothing wrong. I have not driven it on the highway now for weeks because I fear the transmission is going out again and am afraid of being hit in traffic. It now has 66000 miles on it so this transmission has about the same mileage on it as the original did. I a opened a case with Jeep and can never get them to call me back I am thoroughly disgusted with this vehicle and would never buy another Jeep as long as I live. Not sure what to do next! so not fair that I am stuck with this death trap! I previously owned 3 different grand cherokees with no issue , but this Compass is a worthlesss, dangerous, pole of junk! I loathe this vehicle!.

44 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 10/14/2016

Exited car with car keys in hand leaving car unlocked with windows all up walked about 10 feet away car starts by itself and then locks the doors I run back to car unlock it put the key in ignition and turn it off and quickly exit car it hasnt done this again been about 2 weeks ago now I m notified of airbag recall with no solution very scarey understand this type vehicle cranked up and back over owner please help was waiting to take it back to dealer in titusville fla yet I now live 3 hours away scared to drive this new car but have no backup.

45 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2016

The vehicle is 2years old with 18000 miles, 3 safety recalls, kelly Jeep has had the vehicle for 8 weeks, we picked it up twice only to bring it back the next day, can not fix the problem, very dangerous shuts off while you are driving, safety issue, we would like to get a new vehicle.

46 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 04/08/2016

The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Compass. While operating the vehicle, smoke and flames emitted from under the hood. The fire department extinguished the fire. No injuries were reported. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000. The VIN was not available.

47 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 03/07/2015

I was slowly pulling into a parking space in front of local pharmacy. As I was about to put the SUV into park the vehicle suddenly accelerated with my foot on the brake and then jumped two curbstones and went across the front entrance to the store and then hit a parked Toyota SUV and pushed the vehicle back four feet and then finally came to a stop.

48 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 06/25/2014

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.

49 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 06/21/2014

I've bought on August 2014 from an italian dealer model Jeep Compass crd 2. 2 model 4x4. Driving Saturday 21 June on the highway in milan-italy, the engine suddenly shut down, leaving me hold in the middle of the highway rows, with extreme danger for my me my family and the vehicles arriving. I was simply told by the dealer that the issue was a chip. Even they didn't want to make a test drive on the road. Only when I barely asked forcing them to do it, they agreed. As I heard about us recalls from Chrysler Jeep Compass 2014 models due to the same issue, what can I do here in italy? just hoping that my and lives of my family is now safe and no more depending on a chip which shut down the engine during driving suddenly? please let me know!.

50 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2014

I purchased a 2014 Jeep Compass for my daughter from palmer's airport Hyundai in mobile al in February 2014. We have been having several issues with this vehicle. It started out not wanting to crank properly. It was then taken to roundtree dealership in mobile where tech ron reed stated they could not find anything wrong with it. About 2 weeks later she took it to brooks motors in jackson al. They stated they started the Jeep approximately 50 times and found no problem. We then contacted Chrysler corps. To see if they could help. She has been speaking with tiana about the Jeep. About 3weeks ago the air conditioner stopped working properly. We were then supposed to take it back to brooks for repair and would receive a loaner until repairs were made. When she arrived they pretended they knew nothing about her coming and treated her very rudely so she left and contacted tiana once again. Tiana then instructed to her to take it to chris myers in daphne al. With an appt. And was supposed to receive a loaner if needed. My daughter arrived at 8:00 am and asked for scott who did not know anything about her appt. A tech named jody went ahead with appt. After inspecting the vehicle he told her they had to send info up to Chrysler to see what repairs could be done because this issue has been seen in other vehicles and would call her and let her know. Jody called her back the next day stating there was nothing they could do no recall has come down yet as to how to fix crank issue and ac.

51 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 04/26/2014

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.

52 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 02/12/2014

I bought my car 2/5/14, brand spanking new (only 35 miles on it). I was stopped at a stop light at night far away from my home waiting for it to turn green. At this point the car has about 365 miles on it. The car jerked a few times but sounded like it was about to take off, like it was shifting by its own. Car did not rpm. It stopped jerking however happened again a few seconds later. When the light turned green, the car would not go anywhere. I had to press on the gas for a long time before the car decided to move or even shift into a gear. Car would move but only in 1st gear, it rpm'd all the way to 4. The temperature guage showed that the car got hotter than usual. Once I found a safe place to park, I idled into a angle parking spot and by then the car wouldn't move anymore - solid engine light came on. Once I got a hold of the dealer they gave me instructions for towing. As soon as the car was put on the flatbed tow truck, all you could see was transmission fluid all over the ground. It looked like blood, everywhere. That happened on 2/12/14. It is 2/25/14 - car is still at the dealer waiting to be fixed, apparently parts are national backorder and I am angry. I had my car for 8 days; dealer has had it going on 13 days now. At least, though, I am thankful it did not happen on the expressway or what not. I could have died. The transmission is not safe; could potentially cause an accident.



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