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2007 Jeep Compass Engine problems

Owners have filed 57 complaints about the 2007 Jeep Compass's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 13% of all its complaints, most recently on April 17, 2026. They describe 1 crash, 3 fires and 0 injuries. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Complaints
57
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Engine complaints

Transmission & drivetrainAcceleration & cruise controlEngine & cooling

Upon driving on the highway the engine begins to make a hissing sound . Then the the car begins to feel like its slowly braking. From there It slowly loses power . The accelerator does nothing. This happened when my son I his [[redacted]] was drive me to airport through [[redacted]] mountains. Had to pull over many times eventually getting and Uber from gas station to make flight. Very unsafe condition and is need of repairs INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Incident Power train · Vehicle speed control · EngineNHTSA 11731873
SteeringTransmission & drivetrainEngine & cooling

The vehicle has a problem that it will stall out after filling up with gas. The timing of the stall out is such that within a minute or two of leaving the gas station and pulling into traffic, the vehicle will buck and the motor will shut off. when this happens, the vehicle also loses power steering and brakes. This creates an INCREDIBLY dangerous situation as the driver essentially has no control any longer. It is a consistent, repeatable problem that occurs every time the vehicle is filled with gas.

Filed Incident Steering · Power train · EngineNHTSA 11531942
Engine & coolingFuel system

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.

Filed Incident Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11494813
Engine & cooling

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.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11383601
Engine & cooling

CAR STALLS OUT AT SLOW SPEEDS. *TR

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11327204
Transmission & drivetrainEngine & cooling

Tl* 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.

Filed Incident Power train · EngineNHTSA 11257363
Acceleration & cruise controlDriver assistanceEngine & cooling

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

Filed Incident Vehicle speed control · Electronic stability control (ESC) · EngineNHTSA 11229385
Engine & coolingFuel system

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 .

Filed Incident Unknown or other · Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11181638
Electrical systemDriver assistanceEngine & cooling

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

Filed Incident Electrical system · Electronic stability control (ESC) · EngineNHTSA 11170054
Engine & coolingFuel system

I bought the jeep compass around july or aug. No sooner then I bought it it would jerk when I would take off. Then my rpms would rev up. Lile its not shifting the rifht way. Also my jeep has a hard time going up hill. I don't feel like my jeep is safe and it scares me. Also my engine light came on today.

Filed Incident Unknown or other · Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11153948
Engine & coolingFuel system

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.

Filed Incident Unknown or other · Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11151834
SteeringEngine & coolingFuel system

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.

Filed Incident Steering · Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11150208
Body, doors & structureEngine & cooling

The vehicle failed inspection last week due to x58 front/rear crossmember being completely rusted and in dangerous condition. Apparently this was under warranty because this has been a serious issue. I was not aware of the problem nor the warranty and now I'm stuck with a car that is not drivable.

Filed Incident Structure · EngineNHTSA 11144632
Engine & cooling

Engine stalls after refilling gas to "full" tank. It happens after tank refill only. It happens within a quarter mile of the gas station. Today it happened while I was in traffic. I searched this issue online and there multiple reports of the same issue for compasses and patriots. I don't think there is a dependency on speed. It is more likely the time after refilling and starting engine.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11142308
Engine & coolingFuel system

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.

Filed Incident Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11099284
Engine & coolingFuel system

Car stalls after refueling. Problem begins a few minutes after filling the tank. I have to sit at the gas station and try keeping it running before leaving, it is not safe in traffic. It only does it after refueling. I am told I need to replace the gas tank to correct the problem. They tell me gas is going back into the charcoal canister messing with the computer. A bad valve in the gas tank, requiring the entire gas tank to be replaced. I have been doing some research on this issue and finding a lot of people having the same issue it is not just a jeep compass issue.

Filed Incident Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11093890
Body, doors & structureEngine & cooling

Tl* 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.

Filed Incident Structure · EngineNHTSA 11074486
Engine & coolingFuel system

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.

Filed Incident Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11073104
Engine & coolingFuel system

I have an 07 jeep compass. I have owned it for 5 years and I have a major saftey issues. Gas light came on so I filled up. Got a few yards from the pump and it stalled. No check engine light or anything came on. Was able to pull into a parking spot. Every time I turn the car on it sputters a bit then runs. After about a minute or two of idling it stalls. Tried letting it idle and revving the engine. My car stopped in everywhere in roads, highways, and thanks god I didn't get into any accident. I searched online and...

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it turned out that many jeep/chrysler owners have this issue and there was a recall for jeep compass 2011/2012 for this issue but other models. (Https://static.Nhtsa.Gov/odi/rcl/2013/rconl-13v120-0123.Pdf). Please check this thread for people complaining about the same issue (https://www.Cargurus.Com/cars/discussion-t29898_ds631498). I hope that you solve this issue that probably thousands of cars is having. Thank you.

Filed Incident Unknown or other · Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11066914
Body, doors & structureEngine & coolingFuel system

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

Filed Incident Structure · Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11045218
Engine & coolingFuel system

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.

Filed Incident Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11004075
Engine & coolingFuel system

Every time I fuel up vehicle it stalls leaving the gas station. Usually only a few hundred feet , it shuts down , I have to quickly put it into park and restart the engine. I now only put in 8 gals when its low on the gauge. Since then it wont stall. The car was accelerating leaving the station stopping in front of coming traffic.

Filed Incident Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 10992907
Body, doors & structureEngine & cooling

2007 Jeep compass. Consumer writes in regards to water leakage, vehicle hesitation and jerking problems. *Smd the consumer stated the vehicle has been to the repair shop three times in a two week span. *Js

Filed Incident Structure · EngineNHTSA 10965609
Engine & coolingFuel system

Tl* 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.

Filed Incident Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 10937531
Engine & cooling

After fiil up with gas it shut down while running at least 3 times.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 10925658

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