10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 84,959 miles
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Every time I fill up my gas tank the car will stall and shut down in the middle of the road. This is extremely dangerous as I need to put my car in park to restart it.
- Stanford, KY, USA
Every time I fill my Jeep up with gas not even 5 secs after I leave the engine turns off. Now the check engine has popped up on my dashboard. I ran a code reader and it found code P0420.
- Roanoke, VA, USA
Car stalls out at slow speeds.
- College Corner, OH, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Compass. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle suddenly began to decelerate and stalled. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted, it resumed normal operation. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 199,000.
- Brookneal, VA, USA
Takata recall it cut off on me at the light in traffic andit jerks when it pull I got everything fixed so they told me to get it checked I did its the computer malfunction
- Maxton, NC, USA
After filling up my 07 Jeep Compass not even as I was pulling out of the parking lot the Jeep started stuttering and shut off.. it happened multiple times until I got home. While accelerating it would act like it wanted to stall. And while coming to a shop it would cut off. I was almost hit because of this. And I had my disabled daughter in the car. I have read multiple complaints about this & something needs to be done.
- Salem, VA, USA
Check engine light came on paid $800 dollars to resolve issues, I am still having problems with check engine light. A few sensors(oil, heating etc) were replaced, O2 sensors were replaced. I was told that it could be the vehicle's computer system. This is creating a very serious headache problem. I tried with numerous car repair shops and they don't seem to pinpoint the problem. They check the codes and their response is "it appears that this is whats wrong with it, but there is no warranty, that we can resolve the issues. Issues are happening while driving the vehicle is in motion
- Dorchester, MA, USA
I purchased vehicle in Feb 2018 for my then 16 year old daughter. Last couple of refuels, vehicle will stall out after leaving gas station. She looses power, steering & braking ability when this occurs. Vehicle will start back up drive along a while then stall out again. This happens several times then will operate normally till next fill-up.
- Lynn, MA, USA
After filling the tank with gas, the vehicle will shut off after about 1/8 of a mile. It will just stall out and lose steering and lights.
- Buffalo, NY, USA
Our 2007 Jeep Compass has been stalling completely (engine shuts off) shortly after we fill up the gas tank. This issue has been occurring for around one year. It has happened while driving or stopped at a traffic light, less than a mile from the gas station, usually within a few minutes of pumping the gas. We fear filling up the tank to the top because the car has stalled in lanes of traffic. In the better cases, it stalls at a red light. This is a dangerous situation. We were encouraged to file this report after corresponding online with other Jeep owners who experienced this exact same issue.
- Harrisburg, PA, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Compass. While the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for brake repair service, the mechanic noticed that the engine cradle was completely rusted and corroded. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the warranty was expired. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 150,000.
- Roseville, MI, USA
Vehicle stalls or will not accelerate, engine runs rough, after filling up tank with gasoline. Problem goes away after several minutes of driving. Creates a dangerous and safety issue. Happens at every time fuel tank is filled. There seems to be many similar complaints on this same issue. NHTSA should investigate.
- Plymouth, MI, USA
K frame front and rear is rotted. My car won't pass inspection. Needs manifold style catalytic converter. Needs to be replaced. Won't pass inspection. Car stalls out in traffic every time we refuel
- Royersford, PA, USA
Stalls after fill up. We do not top off or overfill the tank. Everytime we fill the tank up to the automatic shut off, the engine stalls within about 30 seconds. Generally, the engine will stall if idling at a stop light after fillup. The engine does not stall if the vehicle is running above 25-30 miles per hour. The engine starts right back up without problem, but will continue to stall. After vehicle has been driven a few miles, the stalling issue disappears entirely.
- Morgan Hill, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that after refueling, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the canister purge valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 48,555.
- Middletown, NY, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Compass. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle however, the failure reoccurred after driving at 35 mph and 55 mph. The contact mentioned that when the vehicle was at a full tank of fuel, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to dealer where the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be cleaned and adjusted, the purge valve, the spark plug, the fuel cap, the air vent filter, and the canister control monitor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The failure mileage was 70,000.
- Boones Mill, VA, USA
I purchased the 2007 Jeep with low mileage for my child's first car. Upon the first refuel the car has experienced stalling within a hal mile of refueling. The car was returned to the dealer several times, as well as to the neighborning Jeep dealer. Time after time I was advised the issue could not be duplicated. Today upon refueling the car stalled upon leaving the gas station again. There appears to be a significant amount of complaints and research online that I was shocked to learn a recall had not been issued for this extreme safety issue. The stalling occurs at a different time leaving no gas station, at the first moment of idling, after traveling a short distance. This is a safety concern for any driver although extremely so for a newly licensed driver.
- Tampa, FL, USA
I have been experiencing a problem with my car cutting off, especially while stopped at a red light more often than not on local roadways. If it doesn't completely shut off the sensation to cut off is definitely felt. I originally thought it was the spark plugs and had those replaced, however, the situation continues to persist. I have been told on one or more occasions it may be the fuel pump. I was recommended I take my vehicle directly to the dealership. The other issue that is also very pronounced is the noise my engine makes while idling. It can best described as a loud whirling sound but not quite a rattle. I have never heard my car sound so noisy. I have noticed perhaps in the last 6 months the windshield wipers come on involuntarily without me engaging their use. I have searched Jeep's website regarding any recall information on these aforementioned issues but to no avail.
- Sunrise, FL, USA
Whenever the gas tank is filled up, upon driving 1-2 miles away from gas station on the highway or any road, the engine sputters and stalls. Today the entire engine shut off and locked up. Luckily I was not in heavy traffic at the time.
- Lawrenceburg, IN, USA
- Denmark, WI, USA