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 HARNE…
2015 jeep Compass engine problems
moderate 15 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $3,100
Complaints
15
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$3,100
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
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 SHAKIN…
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 RECAL…
CAR STALLS\STOPS WHILE DRIVING WHETHER DRIVING STRAIGHT OR MAKING TURNS. VERY DANGEROUS.
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?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
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.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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