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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1C4NJDEB8ED••••••2014 Jeep COMPASS
This build draws 2.6× more complaints than the average 2014 Jeep COMPASS build (9 vs 4).
9on this build
284on the model
81builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 3Air Bags 2Engine 1Seat Belts 1
What owners of this build wrote
SuspensionApr 2022
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…
Exterior LightingOct 2021
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…
Fuel/propulsion SystemAug 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…
Unknown Or OtherMay 2019
I pulled onto the highway and this strange light lit and the car seemed to be racing but not going anywhere. I pulled into the shoulder of the road, put the car in park, and the light went off. I tried going again but within 500 ft and the light came back on. Frantic I pulled…
Power TrainApr 2018
Code u0401. Ecm/PCM. Check engine light, ESC light, and ecm lights came on while driving, jeep lost acceleration, and knocked when we came to a stop. Incident hastened on a local road while moving at 45 mph. Turned off vehicle and restarted. Problem persisted and we had the…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1C4NJDEB8ED660940 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.