Emissions Recall U67 - Catalytic Converter Efficiency - Dealer Notification (Revision 11)
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2015 Jeep Compass engine problems
moderate Owners of the 2015 Jeep Compass have filed 15 NHTSA complaints about the engine, typically surfacing around 70,000 miles at roughly $3,100 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See engine across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
15
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$3,100
| Model year | engine complaints |
|---|---|
| 2011 Compass | 20 |
| 2012 Compass | 16 |
| 2013 Compass | 7 |
| 2014 Compass | 31 |
| 2015 Compass (this page) | 15 |
| 2016 Compass | 92 |
| 2017 Compass | 23 |
| 2018 Compass | 200 |
| 2019 Compass | 60 |
When does it fail?
Of the 15 engine complaints filed for the 2015 Jeep Compass, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA engine complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 7 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering engine on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
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full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Some of the above-involved vehicles may exceed NOx (Oxides of Nitrogen) emission level standards due to loss of catalytic converter efficiency
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full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
Owners of the 2015 Jeep Compass report engine stalls and related limp-mode failures at mileages ranging from 36,000 to 180,000 miles. The most common presentation is sudden stalling while driving on highways or during acceleration, often without warning lights, though some report check engine, throttle body warning, traction control, or electronic throttle control lights preceding the event. When diagnostic codes are retrieved, owners cite P0335 (crankshaft sensor), P0420/P0430 (catalytic converter), and PCM code errors. Dealership repairs have involved throttle body replacement, crankshaft position sensor wiring harness repair, transmission replacement, and engine wiring replacement. One owner reported a stalling incident so sudden that loss of power steering occurred mid-drive on an interstate. Another experienced unintended acceleration to 65 MPH when depressing the accelerator during a throttle body warning condition. Some owners note the stalling happens randomly without illuminating any dashboard warnings and can recur within days after dealer service attempts. Multiple complaints reference online forums indicating this is a widespread issue, and one owner cited a 2014 Jeep Compass recall for loss of engine oil pressure leading to stalling (recall 522 vehicles), suggesting possible overlap with this model year's failures.
Same Jeep Compass engine reports on nearby years: 2012 · 2014 · 2016 · 2017 · 2018
Failure modes owners describe
Engine stall without warning lights
Complete loss of engine power while driving, occurring randomly without illuminated check engine or warning indicators on dashboard.
When: Various mileages; one at 36,000 miles, recurring stalls reported at different speeds and conditions
Symptoms owners cite: Complete stalling at stops or while driving; Stalling during acceleration or highway merging; No warning lights or check engine light illuminated; Loss of power steering coinciding with stall; Stalling recurs randomly after dealer service attempts
Repairs/costs cited: Owners report dealer claims inability to find the problem despite repeated stalls; no documented successful repair in these narratives
Engine stall with check engine and throttle body warning lights
Engine stalls accompanied by illuminated check engine light and electronic throttle control warning, with vehicle unable to exceed 20-30 MPH in limp mode.
When: At mileages 52,000; 87,000; 92,000 miles; limp mode initiated at speeds of 35-45 MPH
Symptoms owners cite: Throttle body warning light illumination; Check engine light illumination; Electronic throttle control light illumination; Traction control light illumination; Vehicle stuck in limp mode, unable to exceed 20 MPH; RPMs erratic or all over the gauge; Failure to accelerate on demand; Vehicle jerks when warning lights illuminate; Intensity and frequency of jerking increases over time
Codes mentioned: PCM code error (unspecified)
Repairs/costs cited: Throttle body replacement recommended by dealers; some owners did not proceed with repair due to cost; one owner's failure recurred one week after throttle body repair
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recall 15V878000 mentioned by one owner (for steering), but dealer unable to perform it on vehicle with rebuilt title
Crankshaft position sensor (CPS) wiring harness failure
Complete stall while driving caused by wiring harness failure for the crankshaft position sensor, leading to immediate loss of engine ignition.
When: Approximately 95,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Complete engine stall while driving; Vehicle requires jump-start attempt to restart, but stalls again immediately
Codes mentioned: P0335 (Crankshaft Sensor Failure)
Repairs/costs cited: Wiring harness for CPS replaced; dealership charged $305 for part and labor
Engine stall with catalytic converter-related codes
Check engine light illumination with failure to accelerate, eventually diagnosed as catalytic converter issue, though throttle body replacement was later recommended.
When: Approximately 87,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Check engine light illumination; Throttle body warning light illumination; Inability to accelerate above 20 MPH; Warning light intermittent (goes off then returns); Failure reoccurs within one week after initial repair
Codes mentioned: P0420, P0430 (Catalytic Converter)
Repairs/costs cited: Catalytic converter recall repair performed; throttle body replacement later recommended but not completed
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Catalytic converter recall (number not specified in narrative)
Engine and electrical wiring failures causing multiple symptoms
Recurring electrical wiring problems within engine bay resulting in transmission replacement, park shifter issues, and various warning lights over vehicle lifetime.
When: 2015 (wheels light issue); 2017 (transmission replacement); 2020 (shifter stuck in park)
Symptoms owners cite: Four-wheel drive light continuously on; Heavy shaking and jerking during acceleration; Muffled and hollow sound from engine box; Engine warning light illuminated; Shifter stuck in park when parked; Poor condition of electric wiring in engine box
Repairs/costs cited: Transmission replaced at dealer cost (2017); electric wiring replaced in engine box at cost of several hundred dollars (2020); initial four-wheel light issue cost hundreds to repair (2015)
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealer covered 2017 transmission repair cost
Unintended acceleration and throttle control malfunction
Vehicle experiences sudden uncontrolled acceleration to 65 MPH when accelerator pedal is depressed during throttle body warning condition, creating dangerous driving situation.
When: Approximately 92,000 miles during 45 MPH city driving
Symptoms owners cite: Check engine light and throttle body warning light illuminated; Vehicle decelerated to unable to exceed 20 MPH; Upon continued pedal depression, vehicle suddenly accelerated to 65 MPH unintentionally; Jerking when warning lights illuminated; Failure increases in frequency and intensity
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle not diagnosed or repaired
Transmission failure
Transmission failure accompanied by heavy shaking, jerking during acceleration, and engine noise.
When: End of 2017, vehicle age approximately 2–3 years
Symptoms owners cite: Heavy shaking and jerking while accelerating; Muffled and hollow sound from engine box; Engine warning light illuminated
Repairs/costs cited: Transmission replaced at dealer cost
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealer covered repair cost
Synthesized from 15 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
I was driving down interstate 75 on christmas eve with my partner and our dog when my vehicle completely stalled. Luckily, we were able to pull over to the side of the road but it was terrifying due to the abruptness of the stall and the vehicles behind us still going a normal speed. We had it towed to the dealership where I bought it 3 months prior and they diagnosed the issue as the wiring…
This 2015 Jeep compass has had multiple defects until now: 1. In around mid 2015, the 4 wheels light kept turning on and not able to be turned off, then I sent it to the dealership to fix it, which cost me a few hundreds of dollars. The dealer told me that the electric wire within the engine box was not in good shape and need to be replaced. 2. At the end of 2017, the car was suddenly…
My car just stops running when traveling down the road. This is very dangerous. I loss ability to excelerate and i loss power steering. I do not get any warning lights or any Thing.
When riding city streets or highway engine sometimes jerk and stalls. No warning and no lights. This has happen over 10 times in the last five months. Crankshaft sensor was replaced august 2018 due to engine stalling and wouldn't crank.
My vehicle has been stalling as of the last week. Less than 36,000 miles. It happens at a complete stop or driving down the road. I was entering the flow of traffic making a left hand turn from a complete stop and my car stalled in the middle of the road. I had to pull over and restart my car. I brought it to my local dealer where this was purchased as they had previously told me there was a…
Car stalls\stops while driving whether driving straight or making turns. Very dangerous.
Had engine trouble with your 2015 Jeep Compass?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the engine problem on the 2015 Jeep Compass?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 15 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $3,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the engine typically fail?
Across the 12 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most engine failures cluster between 50,000 and 95,000 miles, with the median around 70,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 50,000; a quarter make it past 95,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $3,100 for engine repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to engine?
No active recalls currently cover engine issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2015/Jeep/Compass.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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