2014 Jeep Compass · symptom sheet
Engine stalls or loses power while driving
- 58owner reports
- 76,000median miles
- 1involved a crash
Newest report Feb 10, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
128 of the 282 complaints on this car are about the engine. 58 of those describe stalling.
Tick what matches of 58 reports
Stalling on other Compass years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them.
What this problem usually is
Stalling reports are some of the most alarming on the site. The engine quits while the car is moving, sometimes on a highway and sometimes at a stop. Many owners say it restarted right away and the dealer found no stored code, which is part of why these complaints pile up before anything gets fixed.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the throttle body (12 reports), the battery (3 reports), the ignition coil or plugs (3 reports) and the engine (3 reports).
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the engine covers the 2014 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
Due to abrasive debris in the balance shaft bearings, these engines may have a loss of engine oil pressure, possibly resulting in an engine stall or engine failure.
All 2 recalls on the 2014 Jeep Compass, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the engine on the Compass
False overheat leading to loss of motive power. Closed dec 10, 2023.
Stall from crankshaft\camshaft failure. Closed jun 16, 2025.
Northwest chrysler jeep dodge sale issue. Closed nov 23, 2020.
None of these investigations covers the 2014 model year.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 50,600 and 95,000 miles, from the 46 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“Car would turn on all lights in car while driving and shut off, recently the car will not start at all and is having engine issues.”
Filed Nov 30, 2025
“Was driving and the vehicle lost all power just as we were turning to cross a road. We would have made it easily if the power was not cut. The car would not accelerate even when the accelerator was pressed all the way down. We were lucky to avoid being hit. Turns out the throttle body failed. I was told this is a very common problem on Chrysler Jeep 2.0 and 2.4 models”
Filed Sep 19, 2022
“Vehicle lost oil as a result needs new engine Driver states car shut off during operation would not start Lost oil Had oil change three weeks ago Attempted to put oil in it all ran out”
Filed Jun 28, 2022
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 1 of 58 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works
Other problems on this car
- Airbag warning light or recall 87 reports
- Seat belt or seat problems 78 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 26 reports