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2009 Jeep Compass Engine problems

Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2009 Jeep Compass's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 11% of all its complaints, most recently on October 6, 2022. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Complaints
7
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Engine complaints

BrakesEngine & coolingDriver assistance

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.

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulic · Engine · Electronic stability control (ESC)NHTSA 11488246
Electrical systemEngine & coolingFuel system

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.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11244102
Transmission & drivetrainEngine & cooling

Tl* 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...

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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.

Filed Incident Power train · EngineNHTSA 11100260
Engine & cooling

Tl* 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.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 10934806
Engine & cooling

While driving from norcal to socal driving 80+mph for 2 or more hours the engine light came on and I started to loose power-pulled off the road let it cool down and it restarted and drove 65 the rest of the way with no other problems. 3 Weeks later hearing loud engine noises when starting and driving battery light came on and then the radiator light and smoke was seen behind me I pulled over to find my serpentine belt was eaten away and snapped. The crankshaft pulley is siezed up now. All of this within a year of a new transmission and new radiator was installed by professionals.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 10862016
Electrical systemAcceleration & cruise controlEngine & cooling

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.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Vehicle speed control · EngineNHTSA 10735442
Transmission & drivetrainElectrical systemLightsBody, doors & structureEngine & cooling

1) Water leaks through the interior lights (near sunroof panel). Waterspots also on roof. I am worried that I'll get an electrocution at some point if I use my interior lights after it has rained/snowed. All options are factory. 2) Clutch/transmission/engine need to be replaced at 49,000. This is a manual, and should not need to be replaced this soon. When you remove the oil cap, there is compression in the tank. This is extremely dangerous and needs to be replaced asap. Unfortunately, the only way to do this...

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is get a new engine (or rebuild existing.) This is completely unsafe and unwarranted for a vehicle so "new". Due to being a subsequent owner, this is not covered under the lifetime powertrain warranty provided by chrysler/jeep. *Tr

Filed Incident Power train · Electrical system · Exterior lighting · Structure · EngineNHTSA 10643708

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