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P0335 on JEEP COMPASS

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
5
Most Affected
2015, 2012, 2016

What P0335 Means on Your JEEP COMPASS

Real JEEP COMPASS Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"While driving, cars engine shut off. i would try to start it, sometimes it would start back up again i would drive it and then the engine would shut off and slowly stop moving. car was diagnosed with the engine code p0335 and p0339 crankshaft position sensor malfunction/intermittent."

— 2012 JEEP COMPASS owner • ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 04/05/2019

"The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that a pedestrian assisted with jumpstarting the vehicle, and the vehicle moved several feet but stalled again."

— 2015 JEEP COMPASS owner • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING • Filed 02/07/2026

"9/9/19jeep compass latitude just shut down no warning lights, alarms, or codes it stopped while driving i was leaving home depot in dearborn mi headed to the freeway i was still in parking lot speed limit 10 miles per hour when my vehicle completely shut down i restarted it first try drove a few fe"

— 2015 JEEP COMPASS owner • ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) • Filed 09/09/2019

"While driving the vehicle shut down, I lost all steering. It has a history of stalling while driving, stalling while idle, and not restarting for random periods of time. After getting the vehicle restarted it stalled again two more times while driving."

— 2016 JEEP COMPASS owner • STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE • Filed 12/27/2022

"Engine shut off without warning while driving on interstate highway. received messages service transmission and service engine. coasted to stop on shoulder of road. car would not restart for about 10 minutes."

— 2018 JEEP COMPASS owner • POWER TRAIN,ENGINE • Filed 08/19/2018

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0335 on JEEP COMPASS

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20%
20%
20%
20%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2012
1
2015
2
2016
1
2018
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

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P0335 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026