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P0339 on JEEP COMPASS

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
3
Most Affected
2012, 2016, 2018

What P0339 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's wife owns a 2016 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled. Additionally, the vehicle experienced a lost of power steering assist. The contact stated he self-inspected the vehicle and code P0339 (Crank Shaft A Sensor) was illuminated."

— 2016 JEEP COMPASS owner • STEERING,ENGINE • Filed 02/13/2023

"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 P0339 on JEEP COMPASS

33.3%
33.3%
33.3%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2012
1
2016
1
2018
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

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P0339 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