2016 Jeep Compass Jerks When Accelerating. If your Jeep Patriot is jerking when you press the gas, there are a few common issues that can cause this to happen. Your Patriot's engine is a pump.
Recently it started vibrating whenever I accelerate. This CVT issue has been bothering me for quite some time before we finally fixed it. It doesn't do it every time I drive, but occasionally when accelerating even just a few mph more to go around a car on the highway, it will jerk.
Show example Jeep Compass Engine hesitates during acceleration Inspection prices Engine hesitates during acceleration Inspection Service It can be frustrating for any driver to expect certain acceleration from their vehicle only to find that the vehicle seems to be hesitant while speeding up.
Car will not accelerate and is jerking/hard to press breaks.
These include misfiring, fuel delivery issues, the catalytic converter, and more. A very common problem is when a vehicle jerks when accelerating. I haven't noticed any change in gas mileage I am not sure if this warrants a new thread, but I don't seem to have a choice as a search returned me zero similar threads.