2010 Jeep Compass Engine Problems
4 owner-reported engine complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (4)
Your car stalls shortly after you fill up at the gas station, though you're careful not to overfill. As you drive away from the pump and navigate through city traffic, your car bucks and then stalls one or two times, especially when accelerating from traffic lights. This problem started in 2017 and is still happening. The issue may involve the fuel system's ability to handle a full tank or how the engine manages fuel flow during acceleration.
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Your car randomly shuts off while driving, sometimes right after you fill up with gas. This issue started without any obvious cause, but you've noticed it's a known problem affecting multiple Jeep Compass models. The fix will likely involve diagnosing the fuel system or engine control components to determine why the engine is cutting out unexpectedly.
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After filling up your gas tank, your Compass sputtered and stalled. It restarted, but your check engine light came on. An independent mechanic diagnosed that your intake manifold sensor actuator needs to be replaced. Replacing this sensor should resolve the stalling and warning light.
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FIRST OF ALL, THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST COMMON COMPLAINTS OF THE ENTIRE JEEP COMPASS LINE AND IT STILL HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED. MY JEEP COMPASS 2010 STALLS RANDOMLY WHEN I DRIVE AND IS A MAJOR HAZARD. 2 MECHANICS INCLUDING A LOCAL DEALER ARE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM (WHICH IS A COMMON THEME IN ALL OF COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE JEEP COMPASS). IT HAS ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT SEVERAL TIMES WITH ME (ANOTHER COMMON THEME) AND IT MAY EVENTUALLY TAKE A DEATH FOR IT TO BE ON THE RADAR FOR AN ACTUAL RECALL. IT HAS HAPPENED IN THE DRIVEWAY DRIVING 5MPH OR ON THE HIGHWAY DRIVING 70MPH. IT IS EXTREMELY FRIGHTENING. THERE IS NO WARNING SIGN. THE CAR DRIVES INCREDIBLY WELL WHEN IT IS NOT STALLING. SHAME ON THE NHTSA FOR NOT RECALLING THIS YET. I WILL NEVER PURCHASE A JEEP AGAIN SINCE THERE IS NO SUPPORT FROM THEIR END OR EVEN FROM THE NATIONAL SERVICE HERE. I GOT SCARED THE LAST TIME IT STALLED AND JAMMED MY FINGER ON THE STEERING WHEEL TO STEER IT TO THE SHOULDER ON A HIGHWAY DRIVING 70MPH! THE CAR HAD ABOUT 84K MILES ON IT, BUT THE STALLING HAPPENS ON EVEN THE NEWER MODELS WITH LESS THAN 2,000 MILES DRIVEN!!