The Compass stalled on me.

gatormom · 03-10-2011, 03:22 AM

So this morning it had snowed a inch or so, but the temp was warm enough that the main roads were wet, and the side streets were slushy. I got home from work, and the drove my husband to his job. On the way there, while sitting at a stoplight, the engine stalled on me. Then at another stoplight, the engine started to stall, the jeep vibrated, but it didn't stall at that time. I dropped my husband off at work, and went on to run a number of errands, lots of stops along the way. Later this evening, I picked my husband up at work, we went out to dinner, and ran a few errands. No problem at all.

I'm thinking something got wet, maybe the distributor? We've had the Compass about 8 months, with about 4500 miles on the odometer. Has anyone else had this happen? Any ideas?

By the way, I just had an oil change done Monday at the dealer.

tripplec · 03-10-2011, 01:18 PM

When you say in the example stalled on you. You mean the engine quit. Was there and shuddering loss of power or did you loose driving power and it wouldn't move.

Thats not many miles on it. It likely electronic or sensor related. There may be codes in the computer but you should take it into a dealer and see if they can get any codes off it. I would be nervous if its not found and left stranded.

Feel for life · 03-10-2011, 11:13 PM

I agree with Trip (which is not easy these days.........LOL) .............bring her in for a close check up........might just be a glitch of some kind !!!!

tripplec · 03-10-2011, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Feel for life

I agree with Trip (which is not easy these days.........LOL) .............bring her in for a close check up........might just be a glitch of some kind !!!!

LOL

You feeling the pain, no pun intended. LOL

There should be codes in that case or better be.

Feel for life · 03-11-2011, 05:48 PM

All in good spirit my friend .............

Cherokee · 03-12-2011, 05:25 AM

LOL you guys. Barbara, have you been able to get it diagnosed yet?

- Cherokee

03-10-2011, 03:22 AM	#1
gatormom Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 77	The Compass stalled on me. So this morning it had snowed a inch or so, but the temp was warm enough that the main roads were wet, and the side streets were slushy. I got home from work, and the drove my husband to his job. On the way there, while sitting at a stoplight, the engine stalled on me. Then at another stoplight, the engine started to stall, the jeep vibrated, but it didn't stall at that time. I dropped my husband off at work, and went on to run a number of errands, lots of stops along the way. Later this evening, I picked my husband up at work, we went out to dinner, and ran a few errands. No problem at all. I'm thinking something got wet, maybe the distributor? We've had the Compass about 8 months, with about 4500 miles on the odometer. Has anyone else had this happen? Any ideas? By the way, I just had an oil change done Monday at the dealer. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ A girl and her Jeep - a beautiful thing Barbara Frechette 2010 White Jeep Cherokee Sport St. Paul, MN, USA

03-10-2011, 01:18 PM	#2
tripplec Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Markham, ON Posts: 939	When you say in the example stalled on you. You mean the engine quit. Was there and shuddering loss of power or did you loose driving power and it wouldn't move. Thats not many miles on it. It likely electronic or sensor related. There may be codes in the computer but you should take it into a dealer and see if they can get any codes off it. I would be nervous if its not found and left stranded. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Jeep Compass 2009 4x4, 2.4L, CVT North Edition heated seats, TPMS Nokian WRG2 P215R60/17 Yellow Fog Lamps CLASS III Curtis Hitch 69,000km w/continuing problems & Finally got most resolved from Chrysler Gas millage is bad 28MPG Imperial Hwy DO NOT BUY A JEEP COMPASS is my RECOMMENDATION Jeep Grand Cherokee 2002 4.0L I6, 222k, 4x4, Select Trac II Nokian WR Plus All Weather Tire CLASS III hitch, Tranny cooler 250,000km and still going 25-26MPG Imperial Toronto, Ontario, Canada

03-10-2011, 11:13 PM	#3
Feel for life Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Montreal area..... Posts: 842	I agree with Trip (which is not easy these days.........LOL) .............bring her in for a close check up........might just be a glitch of some kind !!!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Life is short, Break the rules, Forgive quickly, Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably... Never regret anything that made you smile! Have a wonderful day!

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03-12-2011, 05:25 AM	#6
Cherokee Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Morgan City, LA Posts: 1,279	LOL you guys. Barbara, have you been able to get it diagnosed yet? - Cherokee Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ My 2007 Jeep Compass Sport, Bright Silver Metallic, 26E, CVT II, Driver Convenience Group, Sunroof, Trailer Tow Prep Group, 4x2 1991 XJ Cherokee Sport 4X4 4.0 H/O I6 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 ST, SWB Reg Cab, Bright Silver Metallic, Trailer Tow Package JEEP - Just Enjoy Everything, Period.....

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