1.8

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
90,494 miles

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2009 Jeep Compass engine problems

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2009 Jeep Compass Owner Comments

problem #5

Mar 012022

Compass

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that the brake pedal would depress to the floorboard with several warning lights illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle would overheat with the temperature gauge indicating that the engine was hot. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where she was informed that the electronic stability control module was defective. The contact replaced the battery; however, the failure immediately returned and the brake failure worsened. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Indiana, PA, USA

problem #4

Aug 142019

Compass

  • 190,000 miles
2009 Jeep Compass manual transmission engine stalling intermittently at highway speed and also at idling. Has happened several times, but usually starts back up after a short period of time. Also, vehicle will intermittently not start, all lights on dash light up, battery is good, nothing wrong with starter. Sometimes it will start within minutes, other times it starts after a day or two... random. Break pedal usually very stiff. Have has it towed to the dealership to only have it start and they could not diagnose the issue.

- Brainerd, MN, USA

problem #3

Apr 202018

Compass

  • 115,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Compass. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to coast to the side of the road. The contact attempted to restart the engine, but was unsuccessful. The contact stated that the failure recurred three times. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and was later taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed that failure code: CU10001 for the powertrain control module was not receiving connection. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. No further assistance was offered. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

- Tulsa, OK, USA

problem #2

Nov 012016

Compass

  • 75,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that the engine emitted a loud noise while driving. The contact inspected the vehicle and observed that the engine cradle was corroded due to defective metal. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 75,000.

- Ridgeville, OH, USA

problem #1

May 152015

Compass

  • 72,471 miles
Electronic throttle control has severe problem, almost stalling out at highway speed. Iam scared of a 'stall-out" while in traffic that could result in severe injury or death. First severe occurrance was on May 15th,2015. And has been occurring frequently eversince.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

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