Crank shaft sensor, car stalls, first started in July 2018...check engine light came on and threw back code for crank shaft sensor

- Hepzibah, WV, USA

My Jeep Compass 2016 had been to the mechanic in 2 different garages. For 60 days I've experienced engine shut off while in motion. There was no warning, no engine light. No warning what so ever. This situation was very dangerous as my car would lose power in the middle of the 4 way intersection, it would shut off on the freeway. Stall out and shut off at stop lights. I was afraid of driving my car but I had to get to work which was 30 miles away from my home. 2 mechanics told me that the engine on diagnostic testing showed no codes, they did not know what was wrong with it. Finally a mechanic looked at my research and agreed to replace the crankshaft sensor which had been recalled on 2016 Compass Jeep but my VIN was not under the recall (why) after this sensor was replaced the car drove perfectly, no more stalled engine and shut off while driving. I beleive that Jeep Chrysler should pay for this repair as it is a 2016 Jeep Compass and they have fixed others. I will never buy a Jeep or Chrysler. Most scary car problem I ever encountered. I am a 55 year old driver, having driven over a million miles in my life time. To have a car shut off its engine in mid flight is very dangerous. Hope this will help others understand what is happening if they own a Jeep.

- Richmond, KY, USA

Recall on 2016 Jeep Compass from May 9th- July 15 the crankshaft, camshaft sensor may only work intermittingly causing engine to stall. At 67,000 miles my car which always ran very well stalled, "engine shut off in mid flight" I was driving up a hill, slowed to stop and turn right when the engine died, completely shut off. I put Jeep in park. Tired to restart which it did not restart and I waited an hour for the triple aaa. We brought it to a mechanic who told me he could not find anything wrong with it as the diagnostic tests showed nothing, he started it and claimed he drove down the rode and back and it was fine. I picked up my Jeep and drove it home but was afraid to drive it anywhere. I called mechanic number 2 who took a look at it and told me his diagnostic equipment showed no code, he drove it and could not reproduce the problem he repaired the throttle body replace it and cleaned iac valve and mass air flow sensors. Told me it was fine should be ok to drive. I drove it off the lot not more than 15 miles as I was turning right slowing down then accelerating it stalled in mid flight car engine died. I put flashers on and put car in park, then 2 minutes later it started and I drove home. There is something very seriously wrong with this Jeep it could easily be involved in a collision as it is unpredictable when it will stop, engine dies. I will take it back to mechanic number 2 for a second evaluation. I have called the dealer. They told me they would charge me for diagnostic testing and if no problem I would have to pay them $117 for the hour they would put the mechanic on it to check it.

- Richmond, KY, USA

The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Compass. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly shut off. Also, on several occasions, it took multiple attempts to start the engine. On another occasion, while driving at an unknown speed, the contact's vehicle suddenly stalled and was rear ended by another vehicle. The driver suffered neck and back injuries and the front and rear passengers suffered neck injuries. There was no medical attention received. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed from the scene. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer (ray laethem Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, 18001 mack ave, detroit, mi) and the manufacturer were notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 23,000. Consumer stated vehicle is waiting to be repaired.

- Ferndale, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Compass. While driving 75 mph, the contact heard an abnormal knocking noise coming from the engine compartment. The noise occurred intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64,485.

- Dilley, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Compass. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to lester glenn Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat (101 NJ-37, toms river, NJ 08753, 888-819-3758) for diagnostic testing, but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

- Lincroft, NJ, USA

Jeep repeatedly leaks from dome light after it rains. My map light is filled with water when it rains.I had puddles of water in front and rear passenger foot area. The car smells really bad.my Jeep Compass stopped in the middle of the road just a month after I bought it.

- Spring Valley, NY, USA

Owns a 2016 Jeep Compass. As of 10/07, the engine stalled while attempting to start after being driven for approx 30 min. The check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was able to be driven and was checked upon parking. The following morning (10/08) vehicle stalled upon attempting to start after being driven for approx 10-15 min. The check engine indicator was still illuminated. Was able to drive car to work and checked several times to see if car would stall upon starting. No issues and check engine indicator disappeared. Contacted recall/Chrysler dept, referred to nearest dealership in which I was advised that my VIN was not associated with the current recall & not included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V907000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage is only approximately 45,800. I am afraid of the vehicle stalling while driving and/or causing a crash with child in the car.

- Dallas, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Compass. While depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle would not exceed 60 mph. The contact stated that the same failure occurred multiple times at various speeds. The dealer (champion Chrysler Jeep Dodge, 9655 Firestone blvd, downey, ca 90241) stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V907000 (engine). The manufacturer was also contacted and was unable to assist. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 53,675. Consumer stated engine stalled at 60 mph. Check engine did not come on.updated 11/26/18

- Downey, CA, USA

2016 Jeep Compass recall - the power and engine light comes on and the car loses power. I have to cut it off and restart. The engine light stays on for a while and after a couple of engine starts, the lights go off. When it loses power, pushing on the gas, the car doesn't get any power to move forward. It's only coasting along. This has happened on the highway and in the city. It doesn't matter what speed I am going. Very scary, I have to pull over on the highway to turn off the ignition and turn it back on to continue. I'm afraid eventually it won't turn back on. It started happening around May 2018. Just purchased the

- Gwynn Oak, MD, USA

The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Compass. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The dealer (1st choice motors, 4799 S amherst hwy, madison heights, Virginia 24572, (434) 455-8110) test drove the vehicle, but the cause of the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000.

- Lynchburg, VA, USA

The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Compass. While driving 70 mph, the check engine indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to straub Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (1502 wheeling ave, glen dale, wv 26038) where it was diagnosed that the camshaft needed replacement. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V907000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

- Moundville, WV, USA

Engine stalls all a sudden while driving, then the dashboard sensor lights come on like the engine light the etc light and the esp light. You do not currently have a recall on my VIN#, but I believe this to be a recall issue. Please investigate this being I need to have this fixed. Pretty please and thank you for you time!

- Buffalo, NY, USA

Stops running while driving down the road. Has stopped at least 20 times. There is no lights that come on when this happens. It is hard to steer car to the side of the road when this happens.

- Shelbyville, TN, USA

Engine stalls/stutters randomly

- Ballston Spa, NY, USA

Vehicle was being driven at normal speed 60 mph.on New Jersey parkway Sunday Aug. 20 th 8:45 pm ( near exit iselin ) when without warning vehicle started to rapidly decelerate to 25 mph. Put on hazard flashers so that I could warn other drivers that my vehicle was in distress. Dashboard showed engine light warning. Drove additional 2 miles and got vehicle to nearest gas station and shut down engine, called Chrysler customer assistance and filled a report. Vehicle was going to be towed but it resumed to run after 30 min. Normally. Very bizarre!!!!!

- Edgewater, NJ, USA

Car is not on recall list but is acting the same as the recall 2016 Jeep Compass crankshaft or camshaft sensor. Key not working sometimes and car will not go past 20. In shop more than we have had it.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

After starting the vehicle and letting it run for a few minutes, we turned off the engine and left the vehicle. Within a few minutes, we noticed a fire in the engine compartment. We attempted to put out the fire with three extinguishers but were not able to do so. Another employee called 911 and the local fire dpt. Put out the fire. The vehicle was a total loss. We contacted Chrysler who sent an investigator to inspect the damage. Chrysler later sent us an E-mail stating they could not determine that the fire was a result of a "manufacturing or assembly error". we believe the damage is a result of a defect in the vehicle. Even though the vehicle is still under the powertrain warranty, Chrysler refuses to cover the loss.

- Madison, TN, USA

My 2016 Jeep Compass has stalled out twice within approximately a 7-week period. Once in a parking lot (2/8/2017) and today (3/29/2017) a stall-out occurred in traffic. Today, I was stopped on the highway to make a left-hand turn. Traffic was backed-up, so when it began to move, I moved my foot from the brake to the gas pedal to make the turn, and the Jeep stalled. I put the Jeep in neutral, and it immediately started. However, this was in heavy traffic. Between the stall-outs, the vehicle will "jerk" periodically, especially after slowing down and then having to accelerate. These hard "jerks" have become more frequent and are occurring on a daily basis. Both issues appear to occur when speed is lower and/or have to decelerate or accelerate because of traffic. Also, if the vehicle has sat overnight or an extended period of time. No lights appear on the dashboard during these "jerks" or stall-outs. Today will make the 4th time within the seven-week period I will have the vehicle back at the dealership's service department. I bought the vehicle new and have had it less than one year. It has approximately 11,500 miles on it.

- Seco, KY, USA

The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Compass. While driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The instrument panel failed to illuminate. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence and towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the camshaft sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V907000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,600.

- 7872029306, PR, USA