2014 JEEP Compass Problems & Complaints
Real owner complaints and problems reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). View common issues by component.
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AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
46 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP COMPASS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V668000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. TWO UNKNOWN DEALERS WERE CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Mar 25, 2019
2 YEARS! FOR OVER 12 YEARS MY AIRBAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON..... FOR 2 YEARS THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD THIS RECALL FOR THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER. THE POTENTIAL LOSS OF AIR BAG AND SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER DEPLOYMENT CAPABILITY ... 2 YEARS I I HAVE INQUIRED ABOUT GETTING THIS FIXED, FOR 2 YEARS I AM BEING TOLD THAT THE PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE... YET THEY ARE CHURNING OUT NEW JEEPS EVERY SINGLE DAY... WHY CANT THIS BE REPLACED WITH ONE FROM THE NEW JEEPS? THANKFULLY I HAVEN'T HAD AN ACCIDENT, AND NEEDED THIS AIRBAG, BUT WHAT IF I WOULD? WHAT IF I WERE TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT WHERE AN AIRBAG COULD HAVE SAVED MY LIFE? WILL JEEP DO SOMETHING THEN? WHY AREN'T THEY BEING HELD ACCOUNTABLE TO FIX THIS? MILEAGE AND SPEED ENTRIES ARE JUST NUMBER TO FILL THE BLANKS, SINCE I DID NOT HAVE AN ACCIDENT... THE DATE FILLED IN IS THE DATE THE RECALL WAS POSTED.
Sep 18, 2018
"JEEP COMPASS RECALL". GOOD AFTERNOON, I WAS UNAWARE THAT MY JEEP IS UNDER A RECALL. I HAVEN'T RECEIVED ANYTHING IN THE MAIL REGARDING THE RECALL. MY ADDRESS HASN'T CHANGED AND I HAVEN'T HEARD ANYTHING IN WRITING ABOUT MY JEEP'S RECALL. I WOULD AT LEAST LIKE A LETTER EXPLAINING MY RECALL SO I CAN GET THIS TAKEN CARE OF AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
May 29, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP COMPASS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V668000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO VERO BEACH DODGE JEEP CHRYSLER LOCATED ON 855 SOUTH US-1, VERO BEACH, FL 32962, AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART HAD TO BE ORDERED. AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED WITH THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE VIA VOICEMAIL. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Dec 27, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP COMPASS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V668000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED ARRIGO DODGE (5851 S US HIGHWAY 1, FORT PIERCE, FL 34982) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE DEALER WAS AWAITING PARTS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Dec 14, 2017
+ 41 more complaints for this component
ENGINE
27 complaints
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle decelerated and, while releasing the brake pedal, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to coast to a stop, shift into park(P), and restart the vehicle to continue driving. The failure reoccurred and became a persistent failure, and occurred at various speeds or while the vehicle was idling. The check engine warning light was temporarily illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic, and metal shavings were found inside the oil pan, which the engine failure. The engine was replaced; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact learned that the vehicle was previously included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V552000 (Engine) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired in 2018. The contact called another dealer, Baxter Auto Group (17225 Burt St, Omaha, NE 68118); but the vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to a third dealer, Woodhouse Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Bellevue (7713 S 19th Cir, Bellevue, NE 68147); who determined the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The dealer determined that the engine needed to be replaced; however, the engine was not replaced. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.
Sep 16, 2025
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving in a tunnel at approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was immediately restarted, and the vehicle operated normally. During the failure, there were no warning lights or messages displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not performed. The contact was informed that no diagnostic codes were found related to the failure. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 95,000.
Aug 18, 2025
The vehicle just shuts off while in gear and in motion. Very dangerous. Lights come on (engine light, break light…) for a brief second before it randomly shuts off. It seems like the computer goes out, because on re start, the clock reset to 12:00 and there are no check engine lights on. It has happened several times over the past few hundred miles. An Internet search will show similar problems for other Jeep owners with no resolution. Obviously a defect.
Dec 27, 2023
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
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
Jun 28, 2022
+ 22 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
24 complaints
Hello, My VIN is [XXX] and I have a 2014 Jeep Compass Latitude. I took my vehicle into the Jeep Dealership on Val Vista and Williamsfield Rd to have my airbag recall serviced. I picked up my vehicle and the airbag light was still on, I didn't think too much about it since it could have not been related to the airbag recall. However, I was later informed by pep boys and another mechanic that the airbag recall was not replaced. I was also informed on the phone by a dealership service man they did not have the part to replace the airbag and it did not get fixed even though they stated on the paperwork and when I picked it up that the airbag recall was serviced and the airbag was functioning properly, I have contacted the attorney general and the dealership regarding this issue and the dealership is claiming im incorrect and they serviced my air bag and asked me to bring the car in to reset the airbag light and see if there is something else going on with the airbag. The airbag recall part that was supposed to be replaced is the original manufactured airbag from 2013. I trusted the dealership on their word that the airbag was working and they let me drive around like that with my family while they cashed the 2500 check and did nothing with the airbag recall replacement. I am concerned about the actions of the dealership for my families safety as well as other families safety when they take their car to this dealership to get their recall's serviced. I would like to fix the problem with my airbag without having to take it to this specific dealership and would like to let others know so we can avoid any injuries or anything serious happening as a result of this dealership not actually fixing their safety recalls. Please let me know if you would like me to submit pictures for the information I provided. Thank you, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Mar 02, 2025
The seat belt light is on
May 17, 2022
I was sitting in my car talking on the phone, parked in the parking lot and I felt the headrest hit the back of my head. I thought maybe somebody had hit me but nobody was behind me. The person I was on FaceTime with say and heard my head get hit and thought the same thing. Turns out it was the headrest that sprung forward and the small plastic clip that holds it together is broken. It came out of no where while I was parked and now I worry how safe would we be if I got into a collision. Additionally it vibrates now while stopped at a red light.
Mar 09, 2022
FIANCE WAS DRIVING AND BECAME UNCONSCIOUS AND HIT TREE/BUSHES HEAD ON AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DATE OF ACCIDENT 8/27/2020 EST TIME 5PM-5:30PM*DT*JB
Sep 16, 2020
TAKATA RECALL : MY 2014 JEEP COMPASS AIRBASE DASH LIGHT HAS ILLUMINATED, AND WILL RANDOMLY TURN ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. I LOOKED INTO THE RECALL AND DID NOT SEE ANY COMPLAINTS FROM MY VEHICLE MODEL. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS ON AND STATIONARY THE INDICATOR WILL ILLUMINATE. WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AT ANY SPEED THE INDICATOR LIGHT WILL RANDOMLY POP UP.
Aug 05, 2019
+ 19 more complaints for this component
SEATS
16 complaints
The headrest of my passenger seat deployed while I was driving on the highway. My twelve year old was sitting in the seat as it happened, and was hit in the head by the front of the headrest. There has been no formal inspection about it yet, but I witnessed it first-hand. There were no warning signals, lamps, or warnings associated with the incident and it happened very suddenly.
Jul 22, 2023
The drivers side headrest active restraint deployed, there was no accident or hit to it. Upon inspection there was broken plastic peices found and the head rest could not be reset. I saw on some sites that this was a known issue and the warranty was extended 10 years from 2022.
Jun 17, 2023
Headrest deployed, it can be inspected upon request. Headrest eployed after just closing the door, it impacted hard against the back of my head while parked, had this happened while driving it would've caused a serious accident. After getting home safely I did a quick resesrch of this issue with several reports from other car owners, plan on going to the dealer tomorrow to report the issue with them. Since it just happened I will report it to the dealer tomorrow but will keep a record for insurance report. No, there was no signs or alarms when the system failed, just with a visual inspection you can see broken plastic where it was supposed to be connected.
Aug 26, 2022
Headrest popped open while driving and hitting me in back of head
Jun 04, 2022
While driving on the road my passenger side headrest deployed. I was not braking just driving at a cruising speed. I have a picture of the headrest deployed. The sound of this unit activating distracted me from my driving and the sound was quite loud and very unexpected. I have not brought it to the dealer as I see this is not an active recall for my vehicle for this malfunction, but I am afraid if this happens with the driver headrest it may cause injury and a accident. There were no warning lights prior to the unit deploying and this was the first time this occurred.
May 31, 2022
+ 11 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
15 complaints
When driving, multiple times, the car has randomly lost all power leaving me unable to accelerate even use the horn or hazard lights to let other drivers know. Sometimes it restarts after putting it into park, removing the key, and then restarting it, but now it does not restart even after long periods of waiting. Sometimes it has also done this while driving but turned itself back on before the vehicle comes to a complete stop.
Apr 17, 2023
While driving on the freeway the AHR headrest deployed causing my head to be pushed forward. There was not an accident and the road was smooth. There was no reason for the headrest to deploy.
Nov 06, 2021
The activated headrest on the passenger side popped out randomly. The headrest is supposed to come out during a collision only. Researching this issue I have found that this is a common problem. This is obviously a safety problem as the spontaneous release could cause neck injuries, or in the case of an accident it may not work as intended. There was no warning of this in advance. The car is available for inspection, but I am now concerned for anyone riding in the passenger seat. I believe the same mechanism is on the drivers side also, so this may be an issue for that side also.
Oct 30, 2021
My car has a recall. I take my car to the dealership to fix the problem. But still the same problem from the same recall 2 or 3 times already. My car has been taking care in the dealership with not cost . But my big concern is why the same problem for the recall is coming back over and over. I also lost time when I take my car to the dealership even a full week. With no transportation and also always worry to go back again with the same issue . Is anyone can help me with this problem. Thank you
Aug 10, 2021
I WAS DRIVING 35MH WHEN PASSENGER SIDE HEADREST DEPLOYED FORWARD FOR NO REASON. NOW I AM VERY WORRIED THE DRIVER'S SIDE COULD DEPLOY FORWARD WHILE DRIVING AND RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.
Nov 02, 2020
+ 10 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
11 complaints
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the warning message "Automatic Transmission overheating " appeared on the instrument panel and the vehicle began to stall. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle for a short period. The contact stated as she restarted the vehicle, she was able to drive to her destination. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the automatic transmission system was overheating, and the thermostat needed to be replaced. The contact stated the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer who informed the contact that they could not provide further assistance and advised the contact to turn off the vehicle whenever the failure reoccurred so the vehicle could cool off. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
Sep 01, 2021
HAD GOT VEHICLE FROM A USED CAR DEALERSHIP TRANSMISSION FAILED 1 MONTH AFTER THEY REPLACED TRANSMISSION AT NO COST NOW AFTER 14000 MILES TRANSMISSION MAKING NOISES AGAIN A MANUAL TRANSMISSION SHOULD LAST MORE THAN 14000 MILES
Oct 14, 2020
I HAVE A 2014 JEEP COMPASS SPORT 2.0. I PURCHASES IT IN 2016 USED. I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AMONG HEAVY TRAFFIC AND MY VEHICLE JUST STOP IMMEDIATELY. THIS WAS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD. NOW, THE SHOP IS SAYING I NEED A CVT TRANSMISSION BECAUSE MY TRANSMISSION IS GOING OUT. A TRANSMISSION SHOULD LAST MORE THAT 6 YEARS AND I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT MY SAFETY ON THE INTERSTATE. PLEASE HELP!!! MY VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON THE INTERSTATE. I COULD HAVE GOTTEN HIT OR HAD AN ACCIDENT FROM IT STOPPING LIKE IT DID.
Mar 04, 2020
I WAS DRIVING GOING ABOUT 45 WHEN MY JEEP OUT OF NOWHERE STOPPED AND WOULDN'T GO FAST THEN 20MPH. SO THEN I GOT A CODE READER AND IT SAID IT WAS THE POWERTRAIN. WHICH MAKES THEN ENGINE NOT WANT TO GO.
Jan 02, 2020
2014 JEEP COMPASS SPORT WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION. TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT IN 2017, UNDER WARRANTY BY THE DEALER DUE TO MAKING A LOT OF NOISE WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. AS OF 8/24/19, THE SAME PROBLEM HAS RETURNED. VEHICLE NOW HAS 122,896 MILES ON IT. JEEP CUSTOMER SERVICE STATES THAT EVEN THOUGH VEHICLE TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT IN 2017, THAT THIS DID NOT EXTEND WARRANTY AND I MAY HAVE TO PAY FOR THIS REPAIR UNLESS JEEP DECIDES TO GIVE GOOD WILL SERVICE. I HAVE DRIVEN ONLY MANUAL TRANSMISSION VEHICLES SINCE I WAS 14 YEARS OLD, NOW 71, AND HAVE NEVER HAD A TRANSMISSION FAIL, CLUTCHES HAVE BEEN REPLACED ON VEHICLES IN THE PAST AT AROUND 150,000 MILES, BUT NEVER A TRANSMISSION. APPARENTLY JEEP HAS A PROBLEM WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS?? DON'T THINK THREE TRANSMISSION IN 122, 896 MILES IS ANYWHERE NORMAL.
Sep 06, 2019
+ 6 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
10 complaints
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.
Nov 30, 2025
My car stalls while driving often. I’ve also experienced my car shutting off while driving a few times. It sometimes shows a red lightning bolt. I am very scared for my life and the lives of other drivers while I drive this vehicle because I never know if or when my car will stall in the middle of me driving at speeds above 50 miles per hour. The car will usually stall for about 10-15seconds and then power back on, but sometimes the car just shuts off and slows down so I have to pull over because it wont accelerate since the car just shut off. After pulling over, I wait bout 10 minutes and turn the car on and it’s fine. I took it to a mechanic multiple times and they can’t find the issue. They said they can only see what I’m talking about if the dash shows the check engine light but my check engine light is not on. This vehicle is not safe and I’m so afraid of the car shutting off mid driving. This started 2 years ago but the shut offs and stalls have been more frequent this year. Mechanics kept telling me it was probably spark plugs and we’ve changed those and the coils more than 6 times.
Dec 28, 2022
THE ENGINE STALLED AND CUT OFF WHILE I WAS SLOWING DOWN WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. THE CAR WENT COMPLETELY DEAD, I COULD NOT TURN ON WARNING LIGHTS AND CARS WERE RUNNING FAST BEHIND ME. AFTER 2 MINUTES OF TURNING THE IGNITION TO TRY TO START THE CAR, THE DASH LIGHTS WENT BACK ON AND THE ENGINE STARTED AGAIN. THE CAR ALSO CUT OFF WHEN I WAS SLOWING DOWN IN TRAFFIC BEHIND OTHER CARS.
Aug 01, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP COMPASS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. AFTER RESTARTING THE ENGINE, THE VEHICLE OPERATED NORMALLY; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER WHERE MULTIPLE UNKNOWN PARTS WERE REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
Jun 25, 2019
I SEE AN EXISTING RECALL THAT MATCHES ALL THE ISSUES MY CAR HAS BEEN HAVING AND YET MY CAR IS NOT ON THE RECALL. I WOULD LIKE TO TEST THAT THE RECALL DID NOT INCLUDE ALL THE CARS THAT IT SHOULD HAVE. (NOT THE AIRBAG RECALL) MY CAR HAS STALLED A COUPLE TIMES WHILE DRIVING SLOWLY AND I NOTICE A STRANGE SHIFT ISSUE IN MY CAR. WHEN I BOUGHT MY CAR THEY TOLD ME THAT THE TIMING BELT FELT DIFFERENT THAN THE OTHER CARS I HAD DRIVEN AND THAT IT WAS MORE UP TO DATE. I BELIEVE THAT MY CAR HAD AN ISSUE FROM THE BEGINNING.
Sep 05, 2018
+ 5 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE
10 complaints
My 2014 Jeep Compass is making vibrating noises, swerving moments and cracking sounds. Brought it to my mechanic, he found that the REAR SUBFRAME is rotted out. The FRONT SUBFRAME is also strating to pivot. Reading up on this issue it seems to be very common yet Chrysler has not made a recall for the safety of the passengers and driver and I was told by Chrysler that the extended warranty was only for models up until 2007 and that's it only for the original owner. I would like to report this issue as it is a serious problem.
Sep 20, 2022
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP COMPASS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE SOUND DISAPPEARED. A DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,000.
May 04, 2020
DIFFERENT VIN ON LABELS WHICH IS [XXX] AND ON THE BODY UNDER SEAT WHICH IS [XXX].*DT INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR*JB
Oct 12, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP COMPASS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS SEVERE CORROSION ON THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DOOR SPEAKER ENCLOSURE SHOWED SEVERE CORROSION. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER FLOOR PANELS ALSO EXHIBITED SEVERE CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Sep 16, 2016
WATER WAS LEAKING FROM REAR HATCH ONTO INSIDE OF ROOF OF CAR. THIS IS SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM AND IT SEEMS LIKE THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THE JEEP COMPASS. I AM 3000 MILES OVER THE WARRANTY AND AM NEWLY DIVORCED WITH LIMITED FUNDS. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THERE IS NO RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM SINCE IT IS ONGOING!! THE ROOF OF MY CAR IS STAINED AND NOW I AM HOPING IT DOESN'T SMELL?? I NEED HELP. I JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR HOPING IT WOULD BE A GREAT CAR FOR MY DAUGHTER AND I AND NOW AM SECOND GUESSING MYSELF. *TR
Mar 03, 2015
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
10 complaints
MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH THROTTLE BODY RESULTING IN A LOSS OF POWER AND CONTROL OF VEHICLE. BACK IN 2017, I HAD AN ISSUE WITH THE CAR JERKING, CUTTING OUT, AND LOSING POWER. TOOK CAR TO A JEEP DEALERSHIP AND THROTTLE BODY HAD TO BE REPLACED. AGAIN DURING THE SUMMER OF 2020, VEHICLE STARTED LOSING ABILITY TO CONSISTENTLY ACCELERATE. CAR BEGAN JERKING, CUTTING OUT, AND LOSING POWER ON THE ROADS AND HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE THROTTLE LIGHT, STABILITY TRACTION CONTROL, AND ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. DEALERSHIP CONFIRMED THROTTLE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. REPORTED TO JEEP CORPORATE OFFICE WITH NO RESOLUTION. SEVERE SAFETY ISSUE. JEEP DOESN'T CARE AND IS CLAIMING NO RESPONSIBILITY UNTIL A RECALL HAS TO BE ISSUED.
Mar 17, 2021
THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM, HAD A PREVIOUS RECALL
Nov 02, 2020
THE CONNECTION FROM THE GAS TO THE THROTTLE APPEARS TO BE FAILING. THE CAR WILL STAY ON WHILE DRIVING BUT WILL NO LONGER ACCELERATE OR WILL RANDOMLY ACCELERATE. AFTER IT HAPPENS, THE THROTTLE LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON. *TR
May 29, 2020
THIS CAR I BOUGHT ON 9-/14/2019 HAD AN OPEN RECALL ON IT FOR A CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND WAS TOLD IT WAS COMPLETED. I NOW FIND OUT IT IS NOT AND THE CAR WILL NOT HO OVER 20MPH. I HAVE AN APPT WITH THE DEALER WHO IS OVER 30 MILES VIA INTERSTATE AND IT HAS TO BE TOWED I DONT HAVE TOW INSURANCE AND IT WILL COST OVER200 TO GET IT THERE WILL I BE REIMBURSED.
Dec 25, 2019
ETC LIGHTS COMES IN AND THE CAR THE LOOSES POWER. IT GOES LIMP AND WANTS TO STALL. IT LOSES CONTROL OVER THE THROTTLE.
Mar 13, 2019
+ 5 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
8 complaints
Sudden loss of oil pressure, loud ticking at bottom pulley. Oil in the engine, oil pressure sensor on dashboard.
Jun 12, 2023
The vehicle will jerk and lose power when accelerating
Jun 18, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP COMPASS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGIN TO SHUDDER BACK AND FORTH. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND STOP THE VEHICLE AND BEGAN TO SMELL BURNING WIRES INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THEY STARTED SEEING SMOKE COMING THRU THE VENT INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT EXIT OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND NOTICE FIRE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE FRONT HOOD. THE CONTACT STATED A PERSON CAME WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO TRY TO PUT OUT THE FIRE BUT WAS NOT SUCCESSFUL. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT DID ARRIVE TO THE SCENE AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. NO ONE WAS INJURED. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TOWED BUT LEFT AT THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED, DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT DID CALL LOCAL DEALER ENNIS FORD, INC. (900 I-45, ENNIS, TX 75119 PHONE: (877) 890-8768) WHO INFORM THE CONTACT TO REACH OUT TO THEIR INSURANCE COMPANY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,000.
Mar 26, 2021
REPEATEDLY RECEIVING ERROR CODE U0401
Mar 15, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP COMPASS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT 10 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE AND THROTTLE CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE SHUDDERED AND STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE RESIDENCE WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) AND POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) WERE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN
Feb 25, 2020
+ 3 more complaints for this component
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
7 complaints
MY 2014 COMPASS HAS CONTINUOUS ISSUES WITH THE THROTTLE/THROTTLE BODY AND OR CATALYTIC CONVERTER. 3/2019 HAD A USED CC PUT ON WITH LOCAL MECHANIC (OUT OF POCKET $)- 5/2019 NEW THROTTLE BODY COVERED BY EXTENDED WARRANTY/ 9/2019 INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS REPLACED (OUT OF POCKET $) 12/2019 CC REPLACED PER RECALL PLUS IGNITION COILS REPLACED (OUT OF POCKET $). IT APPEARS AS THOUGHT THIS VEHICLE HAS CONTINUOUS ISSUES RELATED TO THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM.. THROTTLE.. ETC. THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO EXPERIENCE LOSS OF POWER.. SLUGGISH THROTTLE AND RANDOM TIMES, SMELL OF FUEL OR EXHAUST AND JERKING MOTIONS WHEN PRESSING THE GAS. THESE ISSUES ARE THE SAME ISSUES I HAVE EXPERIENCED WITH THE VEHICLE OVER THE YEARS WHILE ADDRESSING THE ABOVE REFERENCED ISSUES. WHILE THERE IS NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON.. THE ISSUES HAPPEN MORE AND MORE FREQUENTLY. I HAVE PRESENTED MY VEHICLE AT A GENERAL MECHANIC AND A TRANSMISSION SHOP (BOTH OUT OF POCKET EXPENSES) AND WITHOUT A FAILURE CODE.. OR AN APPARENT ISSUE AT THE TIME OF ARRIVAL.. RECREATING THE ISSUE IS DIFFICULT. I AM REALLY STRUGGLING WITH THIS ISSUE.. AS I AM A SINGLE MOTHER TRYING TO REBUILD MY LIFE AFTER EXPERIENCING JOB LOSS DUE TO COVID19. I AM EMPLOYED AND RELY HEAVILY UPON MY TRANSPORTATION.. CAN I HAVE SOME INSIGHT AS TO WHAT QUALIFIES A VEHICLE FOR CERTAIN RECALLS? I SEE THAT MY VIN IS NOT INCLUDED WITH ANY CURRENT RECALLS.. BUT THE ENGINE AND OR FUEL SYSTEM IS DOING THE SAME THING AS PRIOR TO REPAIRING THE CC AND OTHER COMPONENTS THAT WERE OUT OF POCKET EXPENSES. THE VEHICLE ITSELF WILL EXPERIENCE THE "DRAGGING" ENGINE WHILE AFTER STOPPING AND THEN STARTING AGAIN.. IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC AND CROSSING INTERSECTIONS. I AM VERY AFRAID THE ENGINE WILL STALL OUT CAUSING AN ACCIDENT AS IT HAS NEARLY HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES. PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT CAN BE DONE ABOUT THIS.. AS I AM IN DESPERATE NEED OF SOME HELP RIGHT NOW.
Sep 30, 2020
AFTER FUELING UP THE JEEP AND DRIVING AWAY, THE CAR STARTS JERKING AND ACTS LIKE IT WANTS TO STALL. THIS HAS HAPPENED AFTER TRYING DIFFERENT GAS STATIONS SO I DOUBT IT IS THE FUEL ITSELF. BOTH TIMES THIS HAS HAPPENED IT DIDN'T DO THE JERKING/STALLING AFTER TURNING THE CAR OFF AND LETTING IT SIT FOR A FEW HOURS.
Feb 06, 2020
IT TAKES 20 MINUTES TO PUT A FEW GALLONS OF GAS IN. THE GAS PUMP KEEPS SHUTTING OFF. I TOOK IT TO BE REPAIRED, AND THE ENTIRE GAS TANK NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. IT CANNOT BE SERVICED. MILEAGE APPROX. 40,000. DEALER SAYS THERE HAVE BEEN 2 UPDATES/REDESIGNS OF THE GAS TANK DUE TO THIS PROBLEM, BUT CHRYSLER WILL NOT PROVIDE REPAIR ASSIST BECAUSE IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY.
Jan 03, 2020
THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON 11/15/2019, PRIOR TO THAT WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE ON THERE WAS A BAD FUEL ODOR COMING FROM THE ENGINE. SUDDENLY TODAY THE ENGINE WAS VERY QUIET TO THE POINT OF NOT KNOWING IT WAS ON. AFTER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AUTOZONE FOR A DIAGNOSTIC SCAN. THE CODE THAT CAME UP WAS CATALYTIC CONVERTER. I SEE THERE IS A RECALL ON CHRYSLER CARS AND I WOULD LIKE MY CAR TO BE FIXED DUE TO THIS MANUFACTURER ERROR IN PRODUCING A EFFICIENT VEHICLE FOR SAFETY AND EMISSIONS.
Nov 15, 2019
ENGINE, FUEL PROPULSION SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2014 JEEP COMPASS SPUTTERS AND JERKS, DIFFICULTY ACCELERATING. RANDOMLY CAME ON ALONG WITH THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE LIGHT. UNABLE TO ACCELERATE ABOVE 10 OR 15 MPH..ONLY GAIN SPEED WHEN GOING DOWNHILL. TOWED TO DEALER- THROTTLE BODY WAS REPLACED,I PURCHASED AS USED VEHICLE, LEFT ME STRANDED ON 1ST DAY.
Aug 05, 2019
+ 2 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
6 complaints
I was slowing to make a left turn and the engine began to sound like it was accelerating. A lightning bolt light, skid warning light and check engine light all came on. I needed to get it home, but the car wouldn’t go above 25mph. Googling says that it has a stuck throttle body. Have not attempted to fix yet.
Jun 14, 2024
The first time the situation occurred we were out of town. Warning lights appeared. The car had sluggish acceleration, noisy, rough ride, hesitating, jerking type movements . We thought it was going to stop. The message appeared "Do not drive the vehicle." My husband took the Jeep to the dealer and they were supposed to have fixed it. He was told it was the throttle. We drove the Jeep and the problem stopped for a while. It occurred again on May 25, 2023 and we had to turn around and go back home and park the vehicle and we have not been able to drive it. I found the following information; 2014 Jeep Compass Among Chrysler Vehicles Recalled for Stall Risk. We have never received a letter about a recall. Warning lights came across the board.
Jun 24, 2023
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP COMPASS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND BACK TO DRIVE AND DROVE TO HER DESTINATION. THE CONTACT STATED SHE HAD EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HUNTINGTON BEACH CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM LOCATED AT 16701 BEACH BLVD, HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92647, (714) 841-3999, TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY, SPARK PLUGS AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 72,629.
Nov 02, 2020
VEHICLE HAS ISSUES ACCELERATING SPUTTERS AND JERKS BETWEEN 25 AND 45 MILES PER HOUR. HAD A MECHANIC CHECK THIS ISSUE AND SAYS IT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH A DEFECTIVE OR DAMAGED TRANSMISSION. VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 100,000 MILES AND WAS JUST RECENTLY PURCHASED FROM A DEALER AND HAD A GOOD RATING. VEHICLE HAD THIS PROBLEM SINCE PURCHASE AND HAS BEGUN TO GET WORSE. THIS ISSUE ONLY HAPPENS WHEN SHIFTING FROM 2 ND TO 3 RD.
May 06, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP COMPASS. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DECELERATED FROM 60 MPH TO 5 MPH IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSTATE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXIT THE INTERSTATE ONTO A SMALLER ROAD WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. CHRYSLER, JEEP WEST VALLEY IN RESEDA, CALIFORNIA DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY CONTROL WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF THE MILEAGE WARRANTY COVERAGE OF 30,000. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 53,900.
Jul 13, 2017
+ 1 more complaint for this component
AIR BAGS,SEATS
5 complaints
Headrest airbag went off randomly with no reason while driving. It broke when it went off and cannot be put back or reset.
Jul 27, 2025
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The headrest in the passenger seat deployed without a car accident. Just randomly when the car was parked. Jeep dealership wants to charge me 140 dollars to inspect this and the air bags. Supposedly both have recalls but they have “expired”. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? It hit my husband in the head while he was sitting passenger. Now no one can sit comfortably in that seat and I’m scared the air bags are going to also deploy while I’m driving the car which could injure me and my kids in the process. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? No they are trying to charge me to look and told me it would be over 800 dollars to fix, which I do not have right now. The headrest is VERY obviously deployed. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? No Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? No
Apr 08, 2025
While driving home from work one day I heard a loud sound like a gun. The headrest to the passenger seat just deployed on its own. Took it to my mechanic to be corrected and he said it couldn't be reset the clip or a pin must have broke. Then on Wednesday July 28th I got a warning light on my dashboard pertaining to airbags. Puts fear in me because I need to know that my airbags are there for me if needed. C&H AUTO CARE is aware of the problems with my vehicle. They are located in Joppa Maryland.
Jul 31, 2021
PASSENGER SIDE HEADREST DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING.
Oct 04, 2020
PASSENGER SIDE ACTIVE HEADREST DEPLOYED WHILE SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY WITH NOBODY IN THE VEHICLE. UNABLE TO RESET AS THE CLIPS ARE BROKEN, AS CAN BE SEEN IN THE ATTACHED PHOTOS.
Aug 08, 2020
SERVICE BRAKES
5 complaints
My safety and the safety of others is at risk due to the primary control module of the ABS system malfunctioning. The ABS indicator light was on prior to seeking support from an independent service center. The service center's report is below: "ABS Module Internal Malfunction: Suring diagnostic the tech found the computer system recognized an issue with the ABS system. Tech tested the ABS module as well as all connecting parts and found that there is currently a failure within the Primary Control Module."
Sep 07, 2022
EVERY TIME WE BACK UP THERE IS A LOUD NOISE THAT COMES FROM THE BRAKES. MORE THAN 5 TIMES, MY WIFE HAS ASKED THE JEEP DEALER TO FIX IT OVER THE LAST 2 YEARS. THEY SAY THE SAME THING EVERY TIME THAT NOTHING CAN BE DONE AND THAT IT IS A DEFECT WITH THE WAY THE BRAKES WORK ON THIS JEEP MODEL. WE ARE FRUSTRATED TO HEAR THIS NOISE WITH NO WAY TO FIX IT.
Mar 20, 2017
I PURCHASE A 2014 JEEP COMPASS IN 2015..HAS A LITTLE OVER 13,000 MILES ON IT.. I HAVE TAKEN TO JEEP DEALERSHIP 3 TIME ABOUT THE BRAKES.. THE FIRST TIME AFTER I HAD IT,, THEY KEPT IT FOR 3 DAYS..EVERYTIME YOU STEP ON BRAKES IT MADE A WHISTLE SOUND..WITH THAT WHEN YOU STEP ON THE ACCELERATE TO DO IT MADE A NOISE ALSO...SAID THEY FIX...SO I TAKE IT IN AGAIN THE SAME SOUND IN THE BRAKE..THIS TIME THEY OIL IT AND OKAY...AGAIN I TAKE IT IN..THIS TIME THEY SAID IT WAS COMMING FROM BACK TIRE AREA..BUT IT HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH BRAKES..THEY SAID THEY WAS DOING ME A FAVOR BY FIXING IT...NOW AGAIN SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH MY BRAKES..I'M AM SO AFRAID I AM GOING TO GET IN A ACCIDENT. ITS MAKING THE SAME NOISE WHEN THEY KEPT IT FOR 3 DAYS...PLEASE WARN OTHER ABOUT JEEP COMPASS BRAKES...DON'T KNOW WHAT ELSE TO DO...TOOK 3 TIMES, NO SATIFACTION
Sep 16, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP COMPASS. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND THE BRAKE WAS ACTIVATED, THE BRAKE EMITTED AN ABNORMAL SOUND WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT CONDENSATION CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,000.
Jul 27, 2015
VEHICLE BEGAN MAKING LOUD SQUEAKING NOISES AT 6,000 MILES. I HAVE BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES FOR THE ISSUE AND EVERY TIME THEY CLAIM IT IS THE NATURE OF THE VEHICLE. THERE ARE TWO DIFFERENT SQUEAKS: 1) WHEN I TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE PEDAL (SEEMS TO BE FROM THE FRONT) AND 2) WHEN I PUT MY CAR IN REVERSE (SEEMS TO BE FROM THE BACK). THE DEALER SIMPLY INSISTS THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. *TR
Apr 07, 2015
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4 complaints
I was driving at a normal speed and out of no where my head rest popped out so hard. It hit the back of my head and I almost got into an accident. It scared the living daylight out of me. I thought someone hit me from behind or that I got into an accident. There was no warning for this at all. I am very scared to drive my vehicle now. My neck does hurt at the moment, but no serious injury.
Jun 12, 2021
BOTH ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINTS DEPLOYED WITHOUT IMPACT. APPEARS TO BE UNDER INVESTIGATION ON OTHER CHRYSLER VEHICLES. THIS IS ONE OF OUR PUBLIC SCHOOL OWNED VEHICLES. I AM THE FLEET SPECIALIST FOR LOUDOUN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. *TR
Jun 10, 2020
NO PARTS TO FIX RECALL FOR LAST 2 YEARS
Jun 13, 2017
THE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE LOSS OF AIR BAG AND SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER DEPLOYMENT CAPABILITY IN CERTAIN CRASH EVENTS DUE TO A PRETENSIONER DEPLOYMENT CAPABILITY IN CERTAIN CRASH EVENTS DUE TO A SHORTING CONDITION RESULTING IN A NEGATIVE VOLTAGE TRANSIENT THAT TRAVELS TO THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER VIA FRONT IMPACT SENSOR WIRES.
Dec 05, 2016
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
4 complaints
I HAVE A 2014 KEEP COMPASS WITH A 2.0L ENGINE AND FOR SOME TIME NOW IT HAS BEEN STALLING OUT REALLY BAD AND ALSO HAS PROBLEMS WITH WANTING TO START BUT TODAY ON DECEMBER THE 9TH AT ABOUT 5:30PM OR SO I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AT A HIGH SPEED OF ABOUT 80MPH WHEN I HAD NOTICED MY CAR WAS TRYING TO GET KINDA HOT SO I TURNED MY HEATER ON TO SEE IF THAT WOULD DROP THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE DOWN ANY WHICH MIND YOU IT DID NOT BUT INSTEAD I LOST ALL ENGINE POWER AND ALSO ACCELERATION AS WELL AND WHEN I WOULD GIVE GAS IT WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING BUT RISE MY RPMS TO EXTREMELY HIGH LEVEL SO THE ONLY THING I KNEW TO DO WAS GET IT OFF OF THE ROAD AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE. WHAT'S CONCERNING ME THOUGH IS THAT THEIR IS A RECALL ON MY CAR BUT WITH A 2.4L ENGINE NOT THE 2.0L BUT WHEN I WAS READING THE RECALL FOR SAID ENGINE TYPE THE EXACT SAME SYMPTOMS APPLIED TO WHAT MY CAR DID TODAY SO I'M WONDERING IF THAT RECALL SHOULD BE APPLIED TO THE 2.0L ENGINES AS WELL.
Dec 09, 2020
AS I WAS DRIVING YESTERDAY MY VEHICLE JUST RANDOMLY STALLED OUT ON ME AND AFTER SEARCHING I FIND THAT THIS WAS AN ISSUE THAT LEAD TO A RECALL. MY VEHICLE AT TIMES WILL SHUTTER/HESITATE OR WHATEVER YOU WANT TO CALL IT WHICH IS ALSO DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL. I DON'T BELIEVE THIS ISSUE WAS PROPERLY RESOLVED WHEN THE PREVIOUS OWNER SUPPOSEDLY HAD IT FIXED
Jul 03, 2020
MY CAR WAS DRIVING FINE. I WAS GOING DOWN A 45MPH ROAD AND THEN THE TRANSMISSION METER NEEDLE RISES AND THEN DROPS TO 0. MY CAR ENGINE SHUTS OFF COMPLETELY. I TRY TO TURN IT ON BUT IT MAKES A SOUND WITH NO START. EVENTUALLY AFTER ABOUT 5MIN IT STARTS UP AGAIN & I HIT THE GAS PEDDLE TO ONLY GET SHUT DOWN AGAIN AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FINALLY COMES ON. THIS ISNT THE FIRST TIME & I RECENTLY GOT IT CHECK BY THE DEALERSHIP. THEY SAID IT WAS FINE BUT I KNOW ITS NOT MY GUT IS SAYING THE PROBLEM IS ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECALL JEEP HAD DOWN ON THIS CAR BACK IN 2014. THERE ARE ARTICLES ALL ABOUT IT AND I TRIED EXPLAINING TO THEM BUT I GUESS CAUSE ITS A LOT OF WORK AND MONEY NO ONE WANTS TO OPEN THE ENGINE.
Mar 03, 2020
I WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MILES AN HOUR IN A PARKING LOT AND MY ENGINE STALLED AND BEGAN TO SMOKE. I REACHED OUT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE FIRST AND NO ONE WOULD RETURN MY CAR. THERE IS AN ADDITIONAL RECALL THAT IMPACTS MY VEHICLE WHICH HAS TO DO WITH THE HIJACKING OF THE VEHICLE NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM/BLUE TOOTH. I CANNOT GET RESOLUTION FROM THE DEALERSHIP. STATE LINE DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP DEALER #45636/45636
Aug 13, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4 complaints
I'VE BEEN HAVING ISSUES FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS NOW AND I THOUGHT IT WAS MY TRANSMISSION SLIPPING. NOW I'M HAVING MY ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT SHOWING AND MY CAR JUMPS AND DOESN'T WANT TO ACCELERATE WHEN I'M AT STOP LIGHTS OR STOP SIGNS. IT ALSO JUMPS WHILE I DRIVE ON THE FREEWAY. IT HAS GOTTEN DRASTICALLY WORSE OVER TIME AND I WOULD LIKE THIS ISSUE LOOKED INTO.
Jul 21, 2020
TODAY APRIL 4/2018 START UP MY JEEP COMPAS DROVE OFF AND, IT WAS LIKE THERE WAS NO POWER .I GAVE IT GAS BUT DIDENT PASS 20 MILLES PER HOUR.SO, I PULL OVER AND RESTART THE CAR AGAIN NOW IT'S FINE BUT ENGIN LIGHT IS ON !
Apr 04, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP COMPASS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AFTER THE BATTERY WAS RECHARGED FROM ANOTHER VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW BATTERY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Jan 04, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP COMPASS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH, THE EMERGENCY LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT OFFER A REMEDY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 250.
Jun 10, 2014
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
4 complaints
WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE LOSES POWER AND THROTTLE CONTROL, TRACTION CONTROL, AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS CAME ON. VEHICLE GOES INTO "LIMP" MODE AND WON'T ACCELERATE ABOVE 10-15 MPH. THIS SEEMS TO BE A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE, BUT THERE ISN'T A RECALL. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD.
Aug 04, 2019
DRIVING WHEN I LOST POWER, EVEN PUSHING ON THE GAS... THE CAR SLOWED TO UNDER 20MPH. A FEW LIGHTS CAME UP ON DASH (CHECK ENGINE, TRACTION CONTROL, LIGHTNING BOLT) ENGINE STUTTERED AND CARS WERE SWERVING TO GO AROUND ME BECAUSE I HAD NO POWER NO MATTER HOW MUCH I PUSHED ON THE GAS. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAPPENED TO ME, I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY.
Apr 24, 2019
2014 JEEP COMPASS SPUTTERS AND JERKS, DIFFICULTY ACCELERATING, THE ENGINE LIGHT RANDOMLY CAME ON ALONG WITH THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE LIGHT. UNABLE TO ACCELERATE ABOVE 45 OR 50 MPH..ONLY GAIN SPEED WHEN GOING DOWNHILL!
May 30, 2018
WHILE GETTING OFF OF PM SHIFT, AROUND 2330, I WAS DRIVING AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN ONLY 3 MILES INTO DRIVING. I COULD NOT ACCELERATE MORE THAN 15 MILES AN HOUR IN A 40MPH ZONE. THE LIGHTNING BOLT FOR ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL WAS FLASHING, THEN STOPPED, THEN MY CHECK ENGINE AND MY ANTI SKID(?) WAS LIT UP. I PULLED OVER TO A SIDE STREET, PUT IN PARK ONLY TO HAVE MY ENGINE IDLE AT 2K RPM. THANK GOODNESS I HAD MY PHONE AND A FRIEND WITH SOME CAR KNOWLEDGE. TOLD ME TO LEAVE IN PARK AND RESTART MY CAR. TURNED ON AND ONCE I SHIFTED OUT OF PARK IT HAPPENED AGAIN. HE STAYED ON THE PHONE WITH ME FOR THE REST OF MY DRIVE HOME THAT TOOK ME 45MIN BECAUSE OF NOT BEING ABLE TO ACCELERATE ANY FASTER THAN 15. A DRIVE THAT USUALLY WOULD TAKE ME 15 MINUTES TOOK MUCH LONGER. GLAD MY KIDS WEREN'T IN THE CAR BECAUSE I ALMOST GOT HIT 2X BY 18 WHEELERS COMING OFF OF THE HIGHWAY. NOT TO MENTION IT WAS ONLY 27 DEGREES OUT (WITHOUT THE CHICAGO WIND CHILL)AND WOULD HAVE HAD TO WAIT PROBABLY 30+ MINUTES FOR A TOW OR RIDE TO PICK ME UP HAD IT NOT RESTARTED. BEYOND LIVID THAT THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME THING AND NOTHING BEING DONE. GOING TO HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET FOR THIS FIX, RIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, AWESOME!
Dec 07, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
3 complaints
WHILE DRIVING MY JEEP CONTINUES TO STALL AND STUTTER AND GIVES OFF MULTIPLE ERROR CODES. I GET MY 4 WHEEL TURNED ON, ABS, FUEL PUMP, AND AN ELECTRICAL CODE THAT IS A LIGHTING BOLT IN A SET OF PARENTHESIS. THIS IS HAPPENING EACH TIME I AM DRIVING AND THE CAR SLOWS TO ABOUT 10 MPH THEN BEGINS TO STOP DRIVING. *TR
Jun 17, 2020
MY ETC LIGHT CAME ON AS I WAS LSITTING AT A STOP LIGHT .COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER AND COULD NOT ACCELERATE PAST 20 MPH. I TURNED THE CAR OFF, LET IT SIT FOR A MINTUE AND RESTARTED AND EVERYTHING WAS FINE. BUT THEN AFTER A FEW MORE MINUTES OF DRIVING IT HAPPENED AGAIN
Nov 16, 2019
I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 45 MPH ON A COUNTRY ROAD, AFTER A CURVE IN THE ROAD, MY JEEP"S TRACTION CONTROL AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AS WELL AS THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL STARTED FLASHING. MY JEEP THEN WENT INTO "LIMP MODE" AND I COULDN'T DRIVE FASTER THAN 40 MPH. I'M SO GLAD THAT I WAS ON A COUNTRY ROAD BECAUSE IF THIS WOULD HAVE HAPPENED ON A HIGHWAY IT WOULD HAVE BEEN VERY DANGEROUS. I WAS FINALLY ABLE TO GET MY JEEP HOME AND IT HAS BEEN FINE SINCE BUT NOW I'M CONSTANTLY WORRIED THAT THIS IS GOING TO HAPPEN AGAIN AT ANYTIME.
Feb 25, 2019
SEAT BELTS
3 complaints
DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT LATCH IS NOT LATCHING TO THE BUCKLE. WHILE PUTTING SEAT BELT ON IT DISENGAGES FROM THE LATCH SYSTEM COMPLETELY. SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO RE-SECURE THE BUCKLE INTO THE LATCH CONTINUES TO ALLOW THE SEAT BUCKLE TO BECOME UNLATCHED. EXTREMELY UNSETTLING AS WHILE OPERATING MY VEHICLE KNOWING MY SEAT BELT COMES UNDONE AT ANY TIME. NOTHING IS TOUCHING THE BUCKLE OR LATCH SYSTEM TO CAUSE THE UNBUCKLE AT ANY TIME. HAVE CHECKED BY LOOKING INTO THE LATCH SYSTEM TO ENSURE NO DEBRIS IS INSIDE.
Sep 20, 2019
MY PASSENGER SEATBELT CLIP BROKE. ALL ON ITS OWN. NEVER IN AN ACCIDENT. NOTHING SHOULD OF CAUSED IT. I HAVE LOW MILES ON THE CAR AND I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. THIS SEAT BELT CLIP IS GOING TO COST ME MORE THEN $300. I JUST BOUGHT THE CAR A YEAR AGO. NOT FAIR!
Apr 03, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP COMPASS. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT SEIZED. THE CONTACT HAD TO CUT THE SEAT BELT OFF OF HER DAUGHTER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,000.
Mar 01, 2016
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
Thermostat keeps going to hot or stops working and drops to cold. Replaced thermostat coolant sensor since that’s what the code popped up. Didn’t work it continues to out. Radiator cap is collecting engine oil and not coolant. Engine oil is getting into my radiator hose. I had just got my radiator and stuff replaced by the dealership. I only had it for 6 months and been putting a lot of money in it and I’m still having engine and thermostat and radiator problems. Also it keeps smoking when it already has coolant in it.
Nov 12, 2024
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD DOING 40 WITH 2 OF MY CHILDREN WHEN I LOST ALL POWER CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE IN 90 DEGREE WEATHER. I ENDED UP ON SOMEONES LAWN AND PULLED UP ON MY EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP MY CAR, ONLY WAY. I ENDED UP BEING TOWED HOME. CAR STARTED NEXT DAY. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP THEY SAID IT WAS THROTTLE CONTROL SENSOR WHICH THEY STATED WASN'T COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. JUST THIS WEEK I TOOK TO GET ITS FIRST INSPECTION SINCE PURCHASING AND IT FAILED FOR EMISSIONS. I WAS TOLD BY INSPECTOR THIS MAKE AND MODEL HAD BEEN FAILING FOR FUEL SYSTEM FAILURE AND TO CONTACT DEALERSHIP. I CONTACTED DEALERSHIP WHO STATED THIS IS THE FIRST THEY'RE HEARING OF THIS ISSUE AND I WASN'T ABLE TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT UNTIL NEXT WEEK AND SAID THAT THERE MAY BE A CHARGE FOR ME TO FIX???? I HAVE ALSO HAD TO REPLACE BOTH REAR HUB BEARINGS. I CALLED THE JEEP MANUFACTURER WHO WAS ABSOLUTELY USELESS AS WELL AND SAID CERTAIN THINGS ARE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND THIS MAY BE ONE THAT ISN'T. THIS IS ABSOLUTELY LUDICROUS THAT I HAVE A 4 YEAR OLD CAR THAT FAILED ITS FIRST INSPECTION. I HAVE A CLAIM WITH THEM.
Nov 28, 2018
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
I owned a 2014 Jeep Compass with 63,xxx miles on it. I bought the vehicle brand new. On (3) occasions so far, the engine stalled out immediately after filling the gas tank. It will restart and sputter for 10-15 seconds and then run just fine. On the latest incident, after leaving a gas station after filling up the gas tank, I went to pull out into heavy, busy traffic, the engine stalled out once again. Placing me in a very dangerous situation! Obviously! My research on Jeep forums and other car maintenance websites shows the problem is very likely caused by a bad/defective Rollover Valve. The rollover valve is located inside the gas tank. Apparently, the valve gets triggered off while refilling the gas tank when near full. Noted that the Check Engine Light did not common on. During my research on Jeep Forums and other related Jeep websites, I've noticed the engine stalling issue on many other Jeep Compass and Jeep Patriots.
Aug 07, 2022
THE VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING IN ALL TEMPERATURES. MOST OFTEN WHEN ACCELERATING AFTER BRAKING. VEHICLE ALSO LOOSES POWER AND RUNS ROUGH WITHOUT WARNING. AT NO TIME HAVE ANY FAULT CODES TRIPPED.
Aug 28, 2019
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
2 complaints
While driving, car completely shuts off. All lights and signals will blink for a quick second, then shuts off. Keyhole will not turn to turn car on, no clicking sound that car is attempting to turn on, unable to turn on emergency lights, can't move to neutral or turn steering wheel, everything locks. Happened twice in the middle of the street. After a few mins (20 mins or more) car turns on again for a few mins before turning off again. Full gas, battery and transmission checked and still working. Vehicle was up to date with oil changes and recalls.
Jun 15, 2022
DANGEROUS, ENGINE STALLING AND COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SHUT DOWN,WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, DRIVING STRAIGHT, TURNING, OR JUST SITTING THERE. THE ABS LIGHT FLASHES AND THEN EVERYTHING SHUTS DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. I SIT FOR A MINUTE, THEN I CAN RESTART AND THE VEHICLE RUNS FINE. EXCEPT FOR THE FACT THAT THE ENGINE STALLING WILL HAPPEN AGAIN. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, THEY SAID THERE ARE NO CODES INDICATING A PROBLEM. THE DEALER CANNOT FIND WHAT THIS ISSUE IS. THERE WAS A RECALL IN DEC. 2013 FOR THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM, HOWEVER, CHRYSLER CORP SAYS THAT MY VIN DOES NOT FIT INTO VEHICLES THAT WERE RECALLED. IT SHOULD BE IF MY 2014 JEEP COMPASS IS HAVING THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS, STALLING IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC BOTH ON THE FREEWAY AND IN THE STREETS. AND WITH THE AIRBAG MODULE NOT REPLACED YET BY A DIFFERENT RECALL, IT MAKES IT MORE DANGEROUS IF THE VEHICLE STALLS IN TRAFFIC, THEN A CAR HITS US AND NO AIRBAG DEPLOYS.
Apr 28, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
WHILE DRIVING ON A BUSY STREET, THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND THROTTLE CONTROL, TRACTION CONTROL, AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS CAME ON, MY VEHICLE THEN LOSES ABILITY TO ACCELERATE. A COUPLE OF WEEKS PASS BY WITH MY CAR BEING FINE AND THEN IT HAPPENS AGAIN EXCEPT THIS TIME MY CAR WONT START BACK AT ALL. TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC WHERE I PAID FOR TOWING. VEHICLE WAS LIMP AND WANTED TO STALL. NOW HAVE TO PAY FOR NEW SPARK PLUGS AND THROTTLE BODY REPLACEMENT. MECHANIC SAID THIS IS A COMMON SAFETY HAZARD ISSUE WITH JEEPS AND THIS THROTTLE BODY NEEDS TO BE ON RECALL ALREADY.
Feb 05, 2021
APRIL 15, 2018 VEHICLE ONLY HAS 58K MILES ON IT AND IS STILL UNDER POWERTRAIN WARRANTY. PULLED OUT ONTO HIGHWAY IN BUSY TRAFFIC AND VEHICLE SHUDDERED AND LOST POWER. I WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE OVER 20MPH. ONCOMING CAR NARROWLY MISSED HITTING ME. LIGHTNING BOLT, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, AND ABS WARNING LIGHTS ALL FLASHED ON DRIVERS PANEL. BROUGHT CAR TO DEALER TO BE INSPECTED AND DIAGNOSIS CODES ARE THAT I NEED A NEW THROTTLE BODY CONVERTER. VEHICLE DOESN'T EVEN HAVE 60K MILES ON IT AND THE ENGINE IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY, HOWEVER, DEALER SAYS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER THROTTLE BODY. :/ VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM THAT I'VE DISCOVERED A LOT OF OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH. :/ LOOKS LIKE JEEP MADE A FAULTY PART THAT CAN RESULT IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT IF SOMEONE LOSES POWER AT THE WRONG TIME.
May 29, 2018
SUSPENSION,ENGINE
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP COMPASS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL CLICKING SOUND DETECTED. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RADIATOR, CROSS MEMBER, FRONT END, AIR CONDITIONING CONDUCTOR, BLEND DOOR ACTUATOR AND BOLTS WERE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT CALLED KIRKWOOD AUTOWORX (7321 ROSEVILLE RD #9, SACRAMENTO, CA 95842) HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 53,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Nov 09, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP COMPASS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY. WHILE DRIVING 45-65 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED STEADILY AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TWO FRONT TIRES WERE BALANCED AND THE FRONT CV AXLE WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,136.
Sep 22, 2017
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2 complaints
WHILE DRIVING THE ESC MALFUNCTION LIGHT CAME ON AND LOSS OF POWER. HAPPENED AGAIN AND ENGINE COMPLETELY STALLED AND WOULD NOT TURN OVER FOR ANOTHER FIVE MINUTES. *TR
Jun 25, 2020
MY TRUCK STALLED OUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON I-75. I TRIED TO RESTART IT, AND IT CAME ON BUT THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL SIGNAL AND THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL SIGNAL WAS FLASHING. THE TRUCK WOULDN'T GO OVER 20 MPH, AND THE SIGNALS NEVER WENT OFF.
Oct 22, 2019
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
2 complaints
DRIVING ON I70 & I81 GOING 70MPH ENGINE LOSES POWER. WAS ABLE TO GET OFF THE ROAD SHUT DOWN THE VEHICLE. ONCE RESTARTED SEEMED FINE BUT DOES THIS OUT OF THE BLUE AND DEALER CAN'T MIMIC
Nov 12, 2019
ON 4/26/2014 I WAS DRIVING ON A 4 LANE ROAD AT 30 MPH WHEN CAR STARTED ACTING SLUGGISH AND JERKY. I PULLED TO THE FARTHEST RIGHT HAND PART OF THE ROAD AND CAR THEN COMPLETELY DIED. WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SHOULDER AND 3 MEN ASSISTED ME IN PUSHING CAR OUT OF THE OF THE ROAD. CAR WOULD NOT START AND HAD TO BE TOWED/ FLATBED TO DEALER. CAR IS 8 MONTHS OLD WITH APPROX 11, 000 MILES. THE DEALER STATED IT WAS THE IGNITION COIL. WHEN THEY TESTED IT THEY FOUND NO SPARK, DTC FOR COIL IONIZATION P2302. TESTED AND FOUND NO POWER AT COILS. TESTED AND FOUND BLOWN FUSE, REPLACED FUSE AND TESTED, BLOWS FUSE AFTER 30 SECONDS. TESTED AND FOUND 4 COIL MELTED/GROUNDED. COIL WOULD NOT COME OUT DUE TO MELTAGE. HAD TO BREAK COIL AND REMOVE DEBRIS FROM TUBE. THEY REPLACED COIL. DEALERSHIP STATED THEY HAVE NOT COME ACROSS THIS BEFORE. RECEIVED VEHICLE BACK ON 4/29/2014. *JS
Apr 29, 2014
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2 complaints
WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT 70 MILES PER HOUR MY JEEP COMPASS LOSS POWER. THE ENGINE LIGHT, ETC LIGHT ESC LIGHT ALL CAME ON AS I WAS DRIVING. THIS IN TURN IMMEDIATELY DROPPED MY SPEED DOWN TO 20 MILES PER HOUR.
Nov 09, 2019
2014 JEEP COMPASS LOST SUDDEN SPEED ON INTERSTATE. COULDN'T ACCELERATE OVER 20MPH. 4X4, 'LIGHTENING BOLT' , TRACTION CONTROL AND ENGINE LIGHTS ALL ON. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS WHEN TRAVELING IN HIGH SPEED TRAFFIC. WAS ALMOST HIT BY A TRANSFER TRUCK.
May 15, 2019
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
2014 JEEP COMPASS SPORT LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THIS VEHICLE WENT FROM GOING 65-70 MILES PER HOUR TO BARELY BEING ABLE TO GET UP TO SPEED OF 30MPH THAT IS WITH PRESSING ACCELERATOR ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. ONCE EXITING OFF OF THE HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO LOSE POWER WHEN PRESSING ACCELERATOR PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE WILL START, BUT BARLEY HAS ANY POWER TO DRIVE. THIS IS VERY LIFE THREATENING AND DANGEROUS! THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN NOTED AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED WAY BEFORE NOW. I HAVE SEEN REVIEWS ABOUT THIS HAPPENING TO OTHER JEEP COMPASS OWNERS. PLEASE FIX ASAP! BEFORE LIVES ARE TAKEN..
Jun 28, 2019
CAR DOES NOT WANT TO GO OVER 20 CAN PUSH ON THE GAS AND WILL NOT GO FASTER
Apr 30, 2019
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
THE WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASH BOARD GO ON INTERMITTENDLY FOR THE ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, AND 4WD. WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE WILL PAUSE A FEW SECONDS, WARNING LIGHTS WILL GO ON, AND VEHICLE WILL PROCEED FORWARD. THE MOST SIGNIFICANT INSTANCE WAS WHEN I WAS TURNING LEFT INTO AN INTERSECTION, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 SECONDS, SPEED REDUCED TO 2MPH, WARNING LIGTS FOR ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, AND 4WD WENT ON, AND VEHICLE PROCEEDED FORWARD. I HAD VEHICLE SERVICED THREE TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER TO RUN DIAGNOSTICS, NOTHING IS INDICATED. THE MECHANIC CHANGED THE WHEEL BEARING 4 TIMES WITH THE HOPE THAT WOULD CORRECT THE PROBLEM. IT HAS NOT. WHEN DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE SEEMS TO SHIFT INTO THIS ERROR MODE WITH THE PAUSE, ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, AND 4WD LIGHTS GO ON AND THE VEHICLE PROCEEDS FORWARD. IT DOES NOT HAPPEN WHEN BACKING UP. I FEAR THIS WILL CAUSE AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THE HESITATION OF THE ENGINE WHEN THIS HAPPENS..
Sep 26, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP COMPASS. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE ABS AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL ACTIVATION MALFUNCTION WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 31,000.
May 18, 2016
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
2 complaints
MY OIL PRESSURE AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEPT TURNING OFF AND ON. I CONTACTED THE JEEP DEALERSHIP IN REGARDS TO THE ISSUE, AND THEY ADVISED ME IT WAS NOT DANGEROUS. THE PROBLEM CONTINUED SO I ATTEMPTED TO TRANSPORT MY VEHICLE TO MY MECHANIC, AND AS I WAS TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE I HEARD A LOUD "POP!" FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CAR BEGAN TO DECELERATE CAUSING ME TO HAVE TO PULL SAFELY TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD FROM THREE LANES OVER. THE DASH BOARD PROCEEDED TO LIGHT UP AND A STRANGE SMELL BEGAN TO COME THROUGH THE VEHICLE. MY ASSOCIATE AND I GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE TO CHECK UNDER THE HOOD AND FOUND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. WE QUICKLY GRABBED OUR BELONGS AND MOVED A SAFE DISTANCE AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES WITHIN 15 MINUTES AND REMAINED ON FIRE UNTIL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED TO EXTINGUISH IT. THE CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS AND JEEP HAS DENIED ASSOCIATION WITH THE INCIDENT.
Oct 18, 2017
I HAVE OWNED THIS JEEP COMPASS SINCE JULY 2014 IN THE TIME I HAVE OWNED IT , IT HAS LOST POWER AND STOPPED FUNCTIONING AS I WAS DRIVING BETWEEEN 55 AND 65 MILES/ HOUR 4 TIMES ON A VERY BUSY 5 LANE HIGHWAY. 1 OF THOSE TIMES I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED . THE OTHER TIMES AFTER LEAVING IT SIT FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES, IT WOULD RESTART.THE TIME IT WAS TOWED, THE ONLY THING THEY COULD FIND IS THE BATTERY WAS LOW SO THEY REPLACED IT. ANOTHER TIME AT 33,000 MILES, THEY FOUND THE TRANSMISSION WAS FAILING SO THEY REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION. LAST MONTH , IT DIED AGAIN IN THE SAME BUSY HIGHWAY AND WE WERE ALMOST HIT BY AN 18 WHEEL TRUCK WHILE TRYING TO GET IT OFF THE ROAD. I LET IT SIT FOR 30 MINUTES AND IT STARTED AGAIN JUST LIKE THE OTHER TIMES. I TOOK IT TO WALLACE JEEP IN STUART FLORIDA WHERE THE SERVICE MANAGER DID A DIAGNOSTIC ON IT AND SAID HE COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG. I HAVE NOT DRIVEN IT ON THE HIGHWAY NOW FOR WEEKS BECAUSE I FEAR THE TRANSMISSION IS GOING OUT AGAIN AND AM AFRAID OF BEING HIT IN TRAFFIC. IT NOW HAS 66000 MILES ON IT SO THIS TRANSMISSION HAS ABOUT THE SAME MILEAGE ON IT AS THE ORIGINAL DID. I A OPENED A CASE WITH JEEP AND CAN NEVER GET THEM TO CALL ME BACK I AM THOROUGHLY DISGUSTED WITH THIS VEHICLE AND WOULD NEVER BUY ANOTHER JEEP AS LONG AS I LIVE. NOT SURE WHAT TO DO NEXT! SO NOT FAIR THAT I AM STUCK WITH THIS DEATH TRAP! I PREVIOUSLY OWNED 3 DIFFERENT GRAND CHEROKEES WITH NO ISSUE , BUT THIS COMPASS IS A WORTHLESSS, DANGEROUS, POLE OF JUNK! I LOATHE THIS VEHICLE!
Feb 17, 2017
STEERING
2 complaints
WHILE LOOKING AT VEHICLES ON THE DEALER LOT I NOTICED THIS VEHICLE HAD THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE IN CONTACT TO THE DASH PANEL STEEL UPPER CROSS MEMBER. SINCE THE PRESSURE HOSE MOVES WITH THE ENGINE IT CAN WEAR A HOLE IN THE HOSE AND THE VEHICLE WILL LOSE STEERING ASSIST AND SPRAY FLUID ON THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WHICH WAS CLOSE BY. THIS WAS AN ISSUE I DISCOVERED IN AUGUST OF 2014 WHILE WORKING AT FCA AND I TOLD THE COMPANY THIS ISSUE WAS A DESIGN SAFETY VIOLATION OF FCA OUT STANDARDS. I WAS IGNORED. SOME VEHICLES WHICH HAD NOT BEEN SHIPPED YET WERE KNOWINGLY SHIPPED WITH THIS UNACCEPTABLE HOSE CLEARANCE CONDITION.
Feb 06, 2016
THE CAR IS ALL OVER THE ROAD WHEN DRIVING ON SNOW COVERED ROADS.I HAD THE DEALER CHANGE TIRES.IT DID NOT HELP!! IT FEELS LIKE I''M SKATING ON ICE AND AM WHITE KNUCKLED EVERY TIME I APPROACH OTHER VEHICLES COMING AT ME! I HAD A 2011 COMPASS THAT PERFORMED SPOTLESS_WHAT HAPPENED HERE? *TR
Feb 08, 2014
STEERING,SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
am submitting this complaint regarding a serious safety issue with my 2014 Jeep Compass. While driving, the vehicle feels as though the passenger-side front wheel is going to snap off at any moment. The sensation and noise appear to come from the wheel or axle area, and the instability is strong enough that the vehicle does not feel safe to operate. I have taken the vehicle to multiple mechanics for inspections and test drives. Despite these efforts, no one has been able to locate the source of the problem or identify any faulty components. Although the mechanics report finding nothing wrong, the issue remains and makes the vehicle extremely concerning to drive on public roads. Because the problem affects steering stability and overall safety, I believe this may be a potential defect. I am requesting that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration review this issue, determine whether other drivers have reported similar complaints, and consider whether an investigation or recall may be necessary. I can provide additional information, videos, photographs, or repair documentation if needed. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Dec 06, 2025
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
The contact's daughter owns a 2014 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that initially, while driving approximately 65 MPH, the rear-end of the vehicle was swaying. Upon inspection, there was severe rust on the rear suspension of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who diagnosed that there was severe rusting to the rear suspension, with fractures on the passenger's side of the vehicle, with a fractured, detached suspension on the driver's side. The mechanic replaced the rear sub-frame, stabilizer links, and control arm. Approximately one year later, after driving 130,000 additional miles, the daughter informed the contact that oil needed to be added more frequently. The contact was informed that while her daughter was driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and decelerated quickly; and while depressing the accelerator pedal, the engine revved abnormally and coasted before decelerating. The driver was able to make it to the nearest parking lot and turned off the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a Certified Mechanic, who diagnosed the vehicle with a rear catalytic converter failure; however, replacing the part failed to fix the vehicle. The mechanic advised the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer for assistance. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and was diagnosed and determined that the catalytic converter and Oxygen sensors had failed; however, the vehicle was not repaired. Subsequently, a different mechanic replaced the front catalytic converter and performed an oil change. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Sep 23, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving, a ticking noise was present coming from the engine, and the vehicle suddenly stalled. Moments later, smoke and flames were present coming from the engine compartment. The fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the fire. The cause of the fire was an engine failure. A fire report was filed at the scene. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, who replaced the engine with a used engine, but shortly after retrieving the vehicle, the engine failed and the vehicle stalled. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was not contacted regarding the failures. The failure mileage was 119,000.
Aug 21, 2025
SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
The 2014 Jeep Compass was in a parking lot and the driver side head restraint opened up as though there was an accident, but there was no accident and no warning system, message, or other symptoms. There is broken plastic inside the headrest, so it cannot be reassembled. It is a safety issue because the part cannot be put into the original configuration that was intended by Jeep, so the current safety of my neck while in this car is unknown. Police and insurance were not involved because there was no accident. Dealer claims that (a) Jeep will not pay for a replacement despite the existence of multiple TSB's, and (b) there is a federal law preventing replacement parts from being manufactured on hand, so they must be ordered for every occurrence of a complaint, meaning I have been waiting for months to get this replaced - while in an uncertain state of safety. I am concerned that I will approach a statute of limitations on my complaint and not be able to get it fixed at all.
Jul 16, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
1 complaint
The car broke down the very first day I got it! The alternator had to be changed I took it back to Auto connection where I got it from and they replaced it. Since then the car has been breaking down, I have had to pay for out of pocket for a new thermostat, another alternator, hoses, fuel pump, and I have only had the car a yr. Now it’s making a loud hissing noise after I just paid for brand new spark plugs and it’s not accelerating and ver 40/45 mph! Which is costing me more money to pay for a uber to work and everywhere I need to go while still making car payments! My insurance doesn’t handle these repairs. I need immediate help please!
May 11, 2025
Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness
1 complaint
The harness has come loose on two inconsistent occasions. Once in our neighborhood and the other time when I arrived at my destination my child’s body weight was able to loosen the harness. Nuna is rejecting returns or replacements for these $600 car seats.
Feb 28, 2025
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
Passenger air bag fault randomly causes warning light. TIPM causing headlights to randomly shut off and flicker when driving at night. Both high and low beams. Randomly affects passenger and drivers headlights at different times, sometimes shutting off all lighting completely for a couple of seconds.
Mar 29, 2024
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
1 complaint
The Electronic Throttle Control light(steady) and the Electronic Stability Control Activation/Malfunction Indicator Lights came on. There are times the engine light comes on. The vehicle would not accelerate, jerking kind of movement, going 20 miles.
Jun 07, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS,ENGINE
1 complaint
1.Electrical: the touch screen, which is used for the radio & backup camera, is completely shot. One day in May, I was driving my car & the screen went from working to a fuzzy image & then to it going completely black. The radio stopped working as well. The lights around the screen (connected to the buttons) work but tend to flicker every now & then. This is a safety risk for myself & my family because I don’t have the extra support & awareness to backup with confidence or warnings. It hasn’t been looked at by anyone & there were no warnings prior to failure. It has been a consistent failure since then. 2. Engine: Jeep keeps overheating. Has been since April. It was inspected by a mechanic & also paid to have it “fixed” however the problem persists. It is a safety issue because my car could overheat & stop working & cause issues with other drivers. I also have a 5 yo & we have to drive around with the windows down & heat on no matter the weather. Sometimes we get home & her face is bright red. Sometimes the warning light comes on & the fluid is at the appropriate level. 3. Tire pressure in at least one of my tires is always low. I receive a warning light almost every time I drive. These are brand new tires. After I fill up the tire, it is only “fixed” approx 1 day before the light comes back on. It was checked by mechanic & he stated there were no issues he could find. This has been ongoing since December 2021. This is a safety issue because I could get a flat tire & crash into other vehicles or cause an accident. Jeep is available for inspection upon request for all issues.
Jul 31, 2022
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
I took my car to be inspected for yearly registration. I was told by the repair shop that I have parts of the subframe and suspension that are excessively rusted, to the point where they are a safety concern and have to be replaced. Other model years of the first generation Jeep Compass have been issued extended warranties on those parts, and I believe it should be extended to the entire first generation of the Jeep Compass.
Apr 11, 2022
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
driving vehicle and a torrential down pour of water came out of the front interior light which is located at the windshield . The water fell onto the entire entire of the car onto me driving and almost caused an accident as I was shocked and surprised. I have a sunroof in this vehicle and in researching it find that prior lawsuits have been filed and won. Jeep is aware of this and does not inform the buyers instead ignores it. I researched and saw that the drainage tubes were too small and tend to clog up and Jeep does not inform the customer of this. When researching further this has happened over and over and no recall has ever been started. I could have died or severely injured other, Brought it to Jeeps attention and they stated we do not start recall that is up to the US government(arrogance of a supervisor) They refused to tell me who to report this to and told me to do the research myself If line is recorded it occurred11/03/2021 at app 3:10 . I paid. approximately 920.00 for the repairs where the Jeep shop left 7 inches of water on my carpeting and drivers seat. Corporate stated my problem and to deal with Jeep repair shop If prior lawsuits were won on this every one is aware of this why is a recall not done to help the consumer and Jeep made to notify their customers to have maintenance done on drain tubes. Please help [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Nov 03, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
1 complaint
MY ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM FAULT INDICATOR, STABILITY CONTROL INDICATOR AND 4 WHEEL DRIVE (WITH EXCLAMATION POINT) INDICATOR ARE ON WHEN ENGINE STARTS. WITHIN 15 SECONDS OF ME DRIVING, ALL INDICATOR LIGHTS BRIEFLY TURN OFF. THAT IS FOLLOWED BY A ~5 SECONDS OF MY CAR STALLING WITH THE STABILITY CONTROL INDICATOR BLINKING. SHORTLY AFTER, ALL LIGHTS TURN BACK ON. THIS IS AN ONGOING ISSUE THAT I HAVE TESTED MULTIPLE TIMES OVER THE COURSE OF A WEEK. I AM WORRIED TO TAKE MY CAR OUTSIDE OF MY NEIGHBORHOOD AND BELIEVE IT IS AN ISSUE CAUSED BY THE VEHICLE AS OPPOSED TO SELF-INFLICTED. NOTE: I HAVE REPLACED THE BATTERY AND THE ISSUE REMAINS. THE VEHICLE HAS JUST UNDER 75,000 MILES.
Apr 02, 2021
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING MY CAR AND IT WAS NOT GETTING ANY SPEED WITH THE PEDAL FLOORED. THE CAR STARTED MAKING LOUD NOISES FROM ENGINE AND THE ETC LIGHT CAME ON, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHICH IS THE MIL LIGHT, ALSO THE ESC LIGHT,I WAS DRIVING AND ALMOST GOT HIT BECAUSE OF IT DRIVING FINE SPEED LIMIT AND THEN DOWN TO LESS THAN 5 MPH ON A VERY BUSY STREET AND INTERSECTION. THERE IS A MAJOR ISSUE AS I HAD IT IN THE SHOP A MONTH AGO FOR ANOTHER MALFUNCTION. I WAS DRIVING 55 MPH AND SUDDENLY IT JUST LOST ALL COMPRESSION TO LESS THAN 5 MPH. I WAS ABLE TO FINALLY PULL OVER TO AN AREA THAT HAD NO SHOULDER SO I WAS HALF IN THE ROAD AND TURNED THE CAR OFF. READ THE MANUAL AND SAID TO CYCLE THE ENGINE SEVERAL TIMES TO SEE IF BETTER. IR WASN'T BETTER,AND NOW TRYING TO GO INTO REVERSE, PEDAL TO THE GROUND IT CREEPS 1 TO 2 MPH.
Aug 04, 2020
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING THE ETC LIGHT CAME ON AND CAR LOST SPEED TO 20 MPH. ALSO THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I PULLED OVER GOT OUT MY MANUAL AND IT SAID TO PUT IN PARK AND TURN OFF CAR. CYCLE? IT AND TRY TO START AGAIN. IT WORKED FOR THE NEXT 5 MILES AND DID IT AGAIN. AIR CONDITIONER STOPPED PUTTING OUT COOL AIR. I DROVE HOME AT 20 MPH
Jul 29, 2020
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
I HAVE REPEATEDLY GOT MY CAR SENT TO A REPAIR SHOP FOR SCREECHING TRANSMISSION & BRAKES. EVERY TIME NO ONE CAN FIND AN ISSUE AND THE NEXT DAY THE NOISES WILL COME BACK AGAIN. RECENTLY ONCE AGAIN MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON. I HAVE CONSTANTLY STATED THERE IS OBVIOUSLY SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE ENGINE OR TRANSMISSION SINCE THE FIRST MONTH OF BUYING THIS CAR, BUT NO ONE CAN FIND ANYTHING SO EVERYTHING IS GOOD WITH THE CAR APPARENTLY. ITS NOT SAFE DO SOMETHING & I'VE FILLED A COMPLAINT BEFORE AND GOTTEN NO RESPONSE. RECENT INCIDENT: THE CAR IS CURRENTLY WAS STATIONARY WHEN I TRIED TURNING ON MY CAR AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE PAST INCIDENTS: I WAS IN MOTION ON A 40MPH ROAD AND THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUTS OFF. THE REPAIR SHOP TOOK A CRANK PIECE OUT BUT THAT'S NOT MAIN PROBLEM SINCE 2 WEEKS LATER MY CAR DOESN'T WANT TO TURN ON.*DT*JB*DT CONSUMER STATED SHE FOUND THE PROBLEM WITH THE SENSOR.*JB
May 25, 2020
WHEELS
1 complaint
I BOUGHT THIS 2014 COMPASS IN DECEMBER 2019 THE TREAD ON THE VEHICLE'S GOODYEAR EAGLE LS 2 TIRES ( 205/70R/16 LOOKED GOOD BUT FROM THE MOMENT I BOUGHT IT I WAS CONSTANTLY PUTTING AIR IN BOTH TIRES ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. I BOUGHT THE COMPASS AS IS FROM THE DEALERSHIP SO OF COURSE THEY WOULD CHECK THEM AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS OR WHATNOT BUT FOR A RIDICULOUS PRICE WHICH I CANNOT AFFORD. I DO HAVE A WARRANTY THAT I BOUGHT BUT COVERS VERY LITTLE, EVEN HAVE TO PAY FOR THE GALLON OF GAS IF I RUN OUT BECAUSE IT ONLY COVERS THE CALL OUT TO BRING ME A GALLON. ANY WHO, I CANNOT AFFORD NEW TIRES OR THE AMOUNT TO HAVE A PLACE TO LOOK AT THEM, SO I WAS VERY ANAL ABOUT CHECKING MY TIRES LIKE A CRACKHEAD LOOKING FOR CHANGE ON THE GROUND. I WOKE UP ONE MORNING TO SEE THAT MY FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE WAS COMPLETELY FLAT SO I AIRED IT UP AT THE HOUSE AND PROCEEDED TO CHECK FOR LEAKS WITH THE OL SOAPY H2O AND FOUND A SMALL LEAK ON THE INSIDE WALL OF THE TIRE, I CHECKED TO SEE ABOUT REPLACING IT AND AFTER I FINISHED HYPERVENTILATING AT THE PRICE, WHICH BTW WAS MORE THAN MY CAR NOTE, I PUT FIX A FLAT IN IT TO TEMPORARILY FIX THE ISSUE SO THAT I COULD SAVE UP TO REPLACE 1 SINGLE TIRE INSTEAD OF SELLING MY KIDNEY ON THE DARK WEB. WELP AS SOON AS I GOT THAT DONE THE BACK TIRE DECIDED TO BE A JERK AND KEEP DEFLATING EVERYDAY. GOT THE SOAPY H2O AND FOUND NOTHING JUST LIKES TO GO FLAT. I STARTED LOOKING AT THE TIRES SO THAT I COULD SEE HOW LONG IT WOULD TAKE ME TO SELL A KIDNEY IN ORDER TO REPLACE 2 TIRES NOW AND I NOTICED THAT ALL 4 TIRES HAVE MULTIPLE BUBBLES ON THE OUTSIDE SIDE WALLS. TOOK EACH TIRE OFF CHECKING FOR SEPARATION OF BELTS AND YEP IT'S NOT ROCKET APPLIANCE, ALL 4 TIRES ARE BUBBLING. YET I'M SURE JUST BY SEEING THE MANUFACTURER'S REPLIES( THERE AREN'T ANY) AND THE FACT THAT I ALWAYS GET THE POOP END OF THE STICK THAT I WILL BE SELLING MY KIDS KIDNEY'S TOO JUST TO BUY 4 NEW TIRES.
Apr 12, 2020
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
ENGINE OVERHEATING, SLIDING TURNS, BRAKES MAKE NOISE.
Dec 15, 2019
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY & ALL OF A SUDDEN MY VEHICLE JUST STARTED STALLING. I COULDN'T DRIVE ANY FASTER THAN 30MPH. I COULD'VE BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT WITH MY KIDS IN THE CAR WITH ME. HOW IS THIS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL? I'VE SEEN SEVERAL OTHER VEHICLES WITH THE SAME ISSUE. PLUS THERE WAS A RECALL DONE IN 2013 FOR THIS SAME ISSUE WITH THE ENGINE STALL SO WHY ISN'T MY VEHICLE INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL.
Dec 03, 2019
POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP COMPASS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V668000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE AND THE TRACTION CONTROL INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. RIVER FRONT CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (200 HANSEN BLVD, NORTH AURORA, IL 60542, (630) 907-1700) WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000.
Oct 03, 2019
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING, AND MY CAR STARTED TO GET HOT. THE HOT ENGINE LIGHT STARTED TO BEEP. I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY SO I TRIED TO GET TO A SAFE AREA TO PULL OVER. BEFORE I COULD EVEN DO THAT I HEARD AND FELT THE CAR SHAKE AND ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE TEMPERATURE DROPS TO COLD AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND THE THROTTLE CONTROL LIGHT TURNED ON. DROVE IT HOME AND IN THE MORNING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON.
Aug 02, 2019
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP COMPASS. WHEN THE TURN SIGNALS WERE ACTIVATED, THE INTERIOR LIGHTING INSIDE THE VEHICLE ILLUMINATED AND TURNED OFF ONCE THE TURN SIGNALS WERE DEACTIVATED. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT HAD TO RELEASE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IN ORDER THE ENGINE TO RETURN TO NORMAL. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. ON ONE OCCASION, THE ENGINE COMPLETELY FAILED. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE WHEEL BEARING AND ALTERNATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.
Jul 05, 2019
SEAT BELTS,SEATS
1 complaint
ACTIVE HEADREST RESTRAINT SYSTEM DEPLOYED WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY OVERNIGHT, THE FOLLOWING DAY WE NOTICED THAT THE HEADREST HAD SPRUNG FORWARD. UPON INSPECTING THE HEADREST SYSTEM I NOTICED THAT THE RETAINING PIN WAS STILL ENGAGED IN THE RETAINING MECHANISM AND THAT IT HAD SPRUNG BECAUSE THE PLASTIC THAT HOLDS THE RETAINING PIN HAD BROKEN.
Jul 01, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
ALL STEERING WHEEL ELECTRONICS DON'T WORK INCLUDING THE HORN
Jun 11, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
THERE IS A RECALL THAT IS SUPPOSED TO HAPPEN BY JEEP AND IT'S THE CATYLICTIC CONVERTER AND ALSO THE THROTTLE BODY JUST WENT OUT.
May 29, 2019
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
RIGHT NOW IT DOESN'T RUN BECAUSE THE BRAIN WENT OUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING BACK TO WORK FROM LUNCH. THERE'S NO RESPONSE TO THE VEHICLE AND THE OTHER DAY IT COMPLETELY STOPPED DEAD WHILE I WAS DRIVING 65 ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK. TO TOP MY MATTERS OFF WITH THIS VEHICLE IT'S HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL RECALLED AND REPLACED AND MANY OTHER PARTS IT'S A TERRIBLE VEHICLE. TO TOP MY STRESS WITH IT MY SEATBELT DOESN'T LOCK WHEN IT'S SUPPOSED TO SO IF I WRECK LOOKS LIKE I'M GOING THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. I HONESTLY WISH I COULD AFFORD ANOTHER VEHICLE BECAUSE MINE I FEEL IS GOING TO BE THE DEATH OF ME. I HAVE A VIDEO OF WHAT IT WAS DOING BEFORE IT COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN CAN'T UPLOAD ANY PICTURES BECAUSE IT WOULDN'T DO JUSTICE.
May 21, 2019
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
TAKATA RECALL COMPLAINT - ENGINE, FUEL PROPULSION SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2014 JEEP COMPASS SPUTTERS AND JERKS, DIFFICULTY ACCELERATING DAILY ON ALL TYPES OF ROADS AND HIGHWAYS SINCE 2016 UNTIL CURRENT AND NOW SINCE 5/6/209 AND 5/10/2019 THE ENGINE LIGHT RANDOMLY CAME ON ALONG WITH THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE LIGHT. UNABLE TO ACCELERATE ABOVE 45 OR 50 MPH..ONLY GAIN SPEED WHEN GOING DOWNHILL. I WAS SCARED AND HAD THE CAR TOWED HOME I WAS ON THE FREEWAY MY LIFE WAS IN DANGER
May 11, 2019
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
WHEN GOING OVER 30MPH OR UPHILL MY TRANSMISSION STARTS SPUTTERING. I CANNOT ACCELERATE. FREQUENTLY HAPPENS WHEN ON HIGHWAYS. THERE IS A SUDDEN SHIFT ALMOST LIKE IM SWITCHING GEARS. RPM SHOOTS UP BUT CAR WILL NOT GAIN SPEED. HEADLIGHTS WILL GET VERY DIM, INSIDE LIGHTS WILL FLICKER. WHEN STARTING THE ENGINE ITS LIKE IT ALMOST DOESNT WANT TO START. FRONT WINDOW MOTORS WORK WHEN THEY PLEASE
Feb 15, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
MY CAR CAUGHT FIRE AND IS A TOTAL LOSS. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT IT WAS ELECTRICAL AND STARTED FROM THE HEADLIGHT
Dec 23, 2018
WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING, ESPECIALLY WHEN I GO TO SPEED UP, MY JEEP SPUTTERS AND ALMOST FEELS LIKE IT'S GOING TO STALL ON ME. I'VE TAKEN IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP THAT I BOUGHT IT FROM ABOUT 3 DIFFERENT TIMES. EVERY TIME THEY HAVE TOLD ME THEY DON'T FEEL IT AND THEY CANT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. I DON'T KNOW WHAT ELSE TO DO.
Aug 22, 2018
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING MONTHS AGO MY CAR LOST ALL CONTROL OF THROTTLE, ALL CONTROLS SHUT DOWN, AND I BARELY MADE IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. GOT THE CAR CHECKED, IT APPEARED TO BE THE THROTTLE BODY SENSOR. HAD THE SENSOR COMPLETELY REPLACED, IT HAS BEEN 4 MONTHS SINCE REPLACEMENT, AND THIS MORNING WHILE DRIVING AROUND A CURVE THE CAR LOST ACCELERATION, ALL CONTROLS SHUT OFF, AND MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, CAUSING ME TO BE STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF A SHARP CURVE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. I TURNED THE IGNITION TO OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND IT STARTED UP AND DROVE FINE. I ALSO HAVE HAD AN ISSUE WHEN ACCELERATING WHERE IT HAS A HARD TIME CHANGING GEARS, AND IT GIVES A SLIGHT JERKING IN THE THROTTLE WHERE IT WON'T CHANGE. THIS MORNING AFTER MY INCIDENT THE CAR HAS STARTED VIBRATING WHILE IN DRIVE AND IDLES AT 1000 RPM. WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL THE VIBRATION STOPS, BUT IMMEDIATELY STARTS BACK ONCE I REMOVE IT OUT OF NEUTRAL.
Aug 05, 2018
AIR BAGS,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP COMPASS. WHILE DRIVING OVER 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO OVERHEAT AND THE CONTACT HEARD A WHISTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, POWERED OFF THE ENGINE, WAITED 15 MINUTES, AND WAS ABLE TO RESUME DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JEEP BITBURG AUTOHAUS (WANKELSTRASSE # 1 BITBURG, GERMANY) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT A FAILURE CODE COULD NOT BE LOCATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT CALLED JACK KEY CHRYSLER DODGE RAM AT (575) 434-3916 (1501 US 70 ALAMOGORDO, NM 88310) AND WAS INFORMED TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN FOR AN UNKNOWN AIR BAG RECALL REPAIR, NOT FOR THE ENGINE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED FOR THE ENGINE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,000.
May 14, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
I HEARD A POPPINK NOISE FROM BELOW OR UNDERNEATH. ALSO JUST TWO DAYS AGO MOTOR LIGHT CAME ON. I WENT TO DEALER SOMERSET DOGDE FOR #2 RECALLS ONE IN 2017 AND OTHER 2015. THEY SAID, WILL CALL YOU WHEN PARTS COMES IN . THEY NEVER CALL ME TILL TODAY!
Apr 04, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
LIGHT SYSTEM TURNS ON BY THEM SELVES. INSIDE LIGHTS TURN ON BY THEMSELVES WIPERS TURN ON BY THEMSELVES TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC THEY SAID IT'S THE MAIN CONTROL MODULE THAT'S FAULTY IT SHOULD BE UNDER A RECALL BC HE HAS SEEN THIS PROBLEM A FEW TIMES
Feb 03, 2018
AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
SINCE I BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM THE DEALER, ALL THE FROM TIRES MAKING NOISES WHEN I PRESS THE BREAK TO STOP, I SPOKE WITH THE DEALER BUT HE DON'T WANT TO HELP ME OUT. ALSO THE ENGINE LIGHT SHOWING UP SINCE I GOT THE CAR FROM THE DEALER, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TOO IS NOT WORKING PERFECTLY AND THE AC SYSTEM IS NOT TOO GOOD.
Dec 30, 2017
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
THE HEAT SHIELD THAT PROTECTS AND SEPARATES THE GAS TANK FROM MUFFLER PREVENTING THE HEAT FROM THE MUFFLER TO OVERHEAT THE GAS TANK HAS FALLEN FROM THE BRACKETS THAT HOLDS THIS SAFETY / HEAT SHIELD IN PLACE. THIS HEAT SHIELD IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT PREVENTING ANY HEAT TO DAMAGE THE GAS TANK DIRECTLY ABOVE. THE BRACKETS THAT HELD UP THE HEAT SHIELD APPEARED TO BE OF VERY POOR QUALITY AND WOULD TEND TO FAIL FROM MY OBSERVATION. WITHOUT THIS HEAT SHIELD IT APPEARS A GAS TANK FIRE COULD OCCUR IN HOT ENVIRONMENTS OR POSSIBLY AT IDLE WITHOUT ANY AIR MOVEMENT TO COOL THE SPACE BETWEEN THE GAS TANK AND MUFFLER.
Nov 16, 2017
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
REAR OBLIQUE SIDE IMPACT BEHIND DRIVER SIDE FRONT WHEEL DID NOT TRIGGER SIDE AIRBAG, ALREADY FIXED FROM PREVIOUS RECALL. BOTH VEHICLES IN MOTION, JEEP WAS THE VEHICLE STRUCK WHEN PICKUP TRUCK DRIVER FAILED TO YEILD RIGHT OF WAY AT THE STOP SIGN. . RESULTED IN A BROKEN NECK TO THE 87 YEAR OLD JEEP DRIVER. TEXAS FORM CR3 REPORT (WHICH PHOTOS SEEM TO SOMEWHAT REFUTE) ATTACHED. BOTH VEHICLES TOTALED. PICKUP TRUCK LOST RIGHT FRONT WHEEL ON IMPACT. IT ENDED UP WEDGED BETWEEN THE VEHICLES.UPDATED 11/08/17 *BF UPDATED 8/21/18*JB
Oct 25, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
POWER REAR WINDOW INTERMITTENTLY WOULD NOT RAISE AFTER BEING LOWERED. FOLLOWING A TRIP TO MY SON'T VIOLIN PRACTICE. AFTER RAISING USING THE REAR WINDOW POWER UP, IT RAISED AND THEN WORKED FINE. A FEW MONTHS LATER, OUT OF THE BLUE ONE MORNING THE JEEP WOULD NOT START. IT WAS PARKED OVERNIGHT IN OUR DRIVEWAY. CALLED ROADSIDE SERVICE AND THEY ATTEMPTED TO JUMP IT OFF WITH A JUMP BOX AND IT WOULD STILL NOT START. HAD A FRIEND STOP BY AND ASSIST WITH JUMPER CABLES AND AFTER THREE ATTEMPTS IT STARTED. ADVANCE AUTO CHECKED THE BATTERY/STARTER/ALTERNATOR AND ALL TESTED FINE. TAKEN TO DEALER AND TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODEULE REQUIRED CHANGING AND WAS NOT COVERED BY EITHER WARRANTY OR EXTENDED WARRANTY I PURCHASED WHEN ORIGIONALLY BOUGHT. THAT WAS TWO WEEKS AGO. TWO DAYS AGO, OUT OF THE BLUE THE HORN HONKED. THEN TONIGHT, AFTER BEING PARKED AGAIN OVERNIGHT, I ATTEMPTED TO START MY JEEP AND UPON TURNING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION ONLY THE DASH LIGHTS AND RADIO CAME ON X2. ON THE THIRD ATTEMPT THE VEHICLE STARTED. FIRST OCCURANCE WAS 7/26/2017 SECOND 8/8/2017 FOLLOWING TWO DAYS IN THE SHOP AND A CHANGED TIPM.
Aug 08, 2017
SUSPENSION
1 complaint
INFORMED BY DEALER THAT VEHICLE COULD NOT BE PROPERLY ALIGNED WITHOUT REPLACEMENT OF BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARMS. VEHICLE HAS 58,334 MILES ON IT AND WAS SHOWING EXCESSIVE WEAR ON FRONT TIRES. HAD CONTROL ARMS REPLACED, WHICH CONTAINED SEALED LOWER BALL JOINTS, WAS TOLD BY SERVICE TECHNICIAN THAT THIS WAS A KNOW WEAKNESS IN THIS VEHICLE'S DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION AND COMMON REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. VEHICLE WAS DRIVING/TRACKING FINE OTHERWISE, BUT WAS TOLD THIS WAS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT NEEDED TO BE ADDRESSED. HAVE NEVER SEEN FAILURE OF CRITICAL SUSPENSION COMPONENT ON VEHICLE WITH SO FEW MILES ON IT.
Aug 06, 2017
STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
THE ABS BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON AS WELL AS THE SKID WARNING LIGHT WHEN I STARTED THE CAR. ABOUT 30 SECONDS LATER AS I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT AT ABOUT 25 MPH DOWN THE STREET, THERE WAS A LOUD CLICKING SOUND AND THE BRAKES LOCKED UP AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP TOO. OR POSSIBLY COULD HAVE BEEN THE TRANSMISSION THAT LOCKED UP. I CAN'T BE SURE. BUT IT IS SAFE TO SAY THE ENTIRE CARE LOCKED UP LEAVING ME UNABLE TO STEER OR MANEUVER THE CAR IN ANY MANNER. I WAITED A FEW MINUTES AND THE LIGHTS WENT OFF AND I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR BACK HOME. I WAITED A COUPLE OF HOURS AND STARTED THE CAR AGAIN AND THE ABS AND SKID LIGHT CAME BACK ON. THE CAR IS A 2014 JEEP COMPASS.
Jul 18, 2017
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
ONE HEADLIGHT SUDDENLY WENT OFF, TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC TO CHANGE BULB AND REPLACED THE BULB AND STILL DIDN'T WORK, TOOK IT TO DEALER AND THEY STILL COULD NOT FIX IT AND TOLD ME IT IS A COMPUTER ISSUE OR TIPIM ISSUES , TO ME THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD , I ALSO WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT I AN OUT OF WARRANTEE BECAUSE I HAVE 74000 MILES ON MY 2014, TO ME THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND THEY SHOULD ADDRESS THIS REGARDLESS OF MILEAGE, I HAVE BEEN DRIVING NOW 4 MONTHS WITH A BLOWN OUT HEADLIGHT IT IS HORRIBLE !
Jul 01, 2017
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
LAST YEAR I HAD TO PAY FOR A NEW THROTTLE AND NOW MY AIRBAG SENSOR LIGHT WILL NOT GO OUT ON A CITY STREET.
Jun 19, 2017
SERVICE BRAKES,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
BRAKES HAVE BEEN SQUEAKING FROM DAY ONE ,TOOK TO DEALER ON 03-23-15,THEY REPLACE PADS AND TURNED ROTORS ALSO DID THE SAME WITH REAR BRAKES .FEW WEEKS LATER DOING SAME THING AND STILL GETTING LOUDER. THIS OCCUR WHEN BACKING OUT PARKING PLACE
Apr 02, 2017
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,WHEELS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
1 complaint
I'VE HAD TO REPLACE ALL 4 BEARINGS, THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE WENT COMPLETELY OUT DURING BIG SNOW IN 2016, THE RUTTER VALVE HAD GONE BAD(WHICH COSTS OVER $400., HAVING TO REPLACE ALTERNATOR, AND VARIOUS OTHER THINGS... THIS JEEP HAD BEEN NOTHING BUT A PAIN SINCE I'VE HAD IT AND I BOUGHT IT NEW. THEY ARE JUNK AND THE WHOLE VEHICLE SHOULD BE RECALLED.
Mar 20, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP COMPASS. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE ENGINE, THROTTLE, AND SKID WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE VEHICLE WOULD SLOW DOWN AND STOP SEVERAL TIMES DURING THE DAY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WOULD AUTOMATICALLY GO DOWN WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 27,000.
Dec 06, 2016
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,ENGINE
1 complaint
THE VEHICLE IS 2YEARS OLD WITH 18000 MILES, 3 SAFETY RECALLS, KELLY JEEP HAS HAD THE VEHICLE FOR 8 WEEKS, WE PICKED IT UP TWICE ONLY TO BRING IT BACK THE NEXT DAY, CAN NOT FIX THE PROBLEM, VERY DANGEROUS SHUTS OFF WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING, SAFETY ISSUE, WE WOULD LIKE TO GET A NEW VEHICLE
Sep 28, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP COMPASS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF AND THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A SECOND VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
May 04, 2016
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
MY JEEP IS CURRENTLY BACK AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR THE SECOND TIME BECAUSE THE ESC TURNS OFF/ON OWN ITS OWN. THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED, THE ABS AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS CAME ON AND STAYED ON. THE DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS A FAULTY SENSOR AND REPLACED IT. NOW A FEW MONTHS LATER IT IS DOING THE SAME THING AGAIN, AND NOW THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON WHEN I USE THE LEFT/RIGHT TURN SIGNALS, TURN THE HEADLIGHTS ON, AND SOMETIMES JUST DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE MANAGER STATED TO MY HUSBAND THAT ITS NOT SAFE FOR THE VEHICLE DO THIS. HOWEVER, THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THAT THE VEHICLE DOES NOT DISPLAY AN ERROR CODE, AND THEY CANNOT RECREATE THESE ISSUES. VEHICLE ALSO MAKES A GRINDING NOISE WHEN TURNING AND THE STEERING FEELS VERY VAGUE AND BOUNCY. THESE ISSUES HAPPEN RANDOMLY DURING BOTH CITY AND HIGHWAY DRIVING. MY JEEP IS A 2014 COMPASS, FWD, 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION. IT HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR OVER A WEEK THIS TIME. THE ESC ISSUE IS A SAFETY ISSUE, AS WELL AS, THE WIPERS. IT SEEMS TO BE AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE AND MAKES ME WONDER IF THE AIRBAGS, ABS, CRUISE CONTROL, ETC. ARE AT RISK OF FAILURE TO OPERATE PROPERLY.
Nov 09, 2015
POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP COMPASS. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND AN UNUSUAL SQUEAKY NOISE EMITTED CONTINUOUSLY. ON SEPARATE OCCASIONS, THE TRANSMISSION EXHIBITED A VIOLENT JERK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10.
Sep 25, 2015
POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
I WAS SLOWLY PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE IN FRONT OF LOCAL PHARMACY. AS I WAS ABOUT TO PUT THE SUV INTO PARK THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND THEN JUMPED TWO CURBSTONES AND WENT ACROSS THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE STORE AND THEN HIT A PARKED TOYOTA SUV AND PUSHED THE VEHICLE BACK FOUR FEET AND THEN FINALLY CAME TO A STOP. *TR
Mar 11, 2015
STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
3RD TIMES A CHARM 2014 JEEP COMPASS THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED TO ME IN JULY OR AUG (4 MONTHS AFTER I GOT THE CAR) AND I THOUGHT IT WAS MY FAULT, WHILE PARKING AND HITTING THE BRAKE MY CAR ACCELERATED OUT OF NOWHERE. I THOUGHT I HAD HIT THE ACCELERATOR BY MISTAKE. THANK GOD THERE WAS A CEMENT THING ON THE FLOOR 2ND TIME: MY SISTER AND I AROUND THE HOLIDAYS, WE WERE IN MY JEEP COMPASS, ALSO PARKING AT THE LOCAL MALL THIS IS WHERE I KNEW IT WASN'T ME BUT AGAIN THERE WAS A CEMENT BARRICADE AND PREVENT ANYTHING BAD FROM HAPPENING, SO I THOUGHT IT WAS A FLUKE NOW TODAY AGAIN THIS HAPPENED WHILE PARKING AND STEPPING ON THE BREAK OUT OF NOWHERE MY CAR ACCELERATED THIS TIME NOTHING ON THE FLOOR AND RAN INTO A POST. BAM!! MY CARS HOOD IS ALL MESSED-UP AND SO IS THE BUMPER!! HAS ANYONE ELSE HAD THIS ISSUE WITH THE ACCELERATOR? IDK WHAT TO DO!!!! *TR
Jan 30, 2015
STEERING,WHEELS
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK. IT WAS SNOWING ICE. I HAVE LIVED IN COLORADO MY WHOLE LIFE AND BEEN DRIVING IN THE SNOW SINCE I WAS 16. MY CAR WAS BRAND NEW WHEN I HAD RECEIVED IT AND THERE WAS NO WEAR AND TEAR ON THE CAR. IT HAD TAKEN ME ABOUT TWICE AS LONG TO DRIVE HOME BECAUSE I HAD BEEN DRIVING SO SLOW. ONCE I HAD ENTERED MY NEIGHBORHOOD, I TOOK A TURN, THEN ANOTHER IMMEDIATE TURN GOING ABOUT 3 MILES PER HOUR DUE TO ROAD CONDITIONS. MY TURN WAS SLOW AND WIDE AND I HIT A PATCH OF BLACK ICE AND BEGAN TO GLIDE TO THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE ROAD, ABOUT 15 FEET BUMPING INTO THE CURB. MY ENTIRE FRONT DRIVER-SIDE AXEL HAD COMPLETELY SNAPPED AND MY REAR AXEL HAD BENT. BOTH TIRES WERE COMPLETELY INTACT AND THE WHEELS WERE NOT EFFECTED AS WELL. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE HAD BASICALLY BEEN COMPLETE SNAPPED AND TORN OUT OF THE SOCKET. IT IS UNACCEPTABLE FOR THIS EQUIPMENT TO COLLAPSE AND FAIL AT SUCH A LOW SPEED IMPACT. I HAD ALSO BEEN DENIED AND INSPECTION FROM THE SERVICE MANAGER AT THE DEALERSHIP THAT I HAD BOUGHT IT FROM AND HAD IT TOWED TO. THEY HAD ALSO NEGLECTED TO REPORT IT TO THE MANUFACTURER UPON OUR REQUEST, LEAVING ME TO REPORT IT FOR THEM. THE DEALERSHIP THEN THREATENED TO MOVE THE CAR AFTER THE JEEP CORPORATION ORDERED THEM NOT TO. THE JEEP CORPORATION HAD ALSO STATED THAT THEY WOULD INSPECT THE VEHICLE AS SOON AS THEY COULD, POSSIBLE THIS WEEK OF 01/12/2015. I AM REQUESTING NOTIFICATION IMMEDIATELY. *TR
Jan 10, 2015
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
SQUEAKY BRAKES AND ACCELERATION PROBLEMS. WHEN I HAVE A NEED FOR SPEED, THE CAR DOWN SHIFTS AND THEN ACCELERATES IS THE BEST DESCRIPTION I CAN GIVE. *TR
Dec 07, 2014
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP COMPASS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STOPPING AT THE STOP SIGN, AN ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTED FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRUMS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,833.
Sep 25, 2014
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
VEHICLE PURCHASED FROM LARRY H. MILLER CAR SALES, ON FEBRUARY 2ND,2014. A NEW JEEP COMPASS 2014. THE THIRD DAY AFTER PURCHASE I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN TO REPORT PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. 1: A LOUD NOISE IN THE REAR BRAKES. 2: REAR WINDOWS IN THE VEHICLE WENT DOWN BY THEMSELVES WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE. 3: FRONT PASSENGER DOOR COULD NOT BE UNLOCKED WITH THE KEY. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN THREE TIMES FOR THESE REPAIRS. THE ONLY THING THAT WAS REPAIRED WAS THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR LOCK. THE WINDOWS GOING DOWN WERE NEVER EVEN LOOKED AT, THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE LOUD NOISE IN THE REAR BRAKES WAS CHECKED BY THE TECHNICIANS, THREE TIMES AND THEIR ANSWER FOR THE PROBLEM WAS THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKES AND THAT WAS JUST A CHARACTERISTIC OF THAT MODEL (JEEP COMPASS). I ASKED TO BE PUT IN A DIFFERENT VEHICLE, BECAUSE I AM AND WERE CONCERNED ABOUT THE STABILITY OF THE VEHICLE. I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED IN THE SERVICE I RECEIVED AND IN THE VEHICLE THAT WAS SOLD TO ME. THE NOISE IN THE REAR BRAKES IS OF GREAT CONCERN TO ME, AS FAR AS THE DEPENDABILITY AND SAFETY. I DO NOT WANT TO KEEP THIS VEHICLE. I BELIEVE IT IS A LEMON. *TR
Jun 09, 2014
TIRES,WHEELS
1 complaint
TIRE LOW AIR INDICATOR CAME ON AND TIRE WENT FLAT. I LOOKED AT TIRE AND REFILLED WITH AIR JUST ABOVE THE SIDE WALL INTO THE TREAD ON THE TOP SIDE OF THE TIRE WAS THREE HOLES UP TO 1/4 AND THE SIDE WALL HAD A BUBBLE THREE INCHES ACROSS JUST ABOUT 3 INCHES BELOW THE THREE HOLES . I HIT NOTHING AND DID NOT DAMAGE THE SIDEWALL. THE DEALER AUTO NATION IN SPRING TX ACTED LIKE A 3RD GRADER SHRUGGED HIS SHOULDERS AND SAID TAKE IT TO A FIRESTONE DEALER. *TR
Mar 13, 2014
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP COMPASS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MECHANISM WOULD NOT FUNCTION WHEN THE LEVER WAS PUSHED DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS AND THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE KNOB HAD TO BE TURNED IN ORDER TO ACTIVATE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN HE ORIGINALLY PURCHASED THE VEHICLE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LEVER COULD BE PUSHED DOWN IN ORDER TO ACTIVATE THE WIPERS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 400.
Nov 12, 2013
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The 2014 JEEP Compass currently has 302 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
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