72 complaints record an odometer reading. Failures cluster around 50,000–60,000 miles.
Most common 2015 Jeep Compass problems
20 of the 113 complaints (18%) are about the engine.
Component
Reports
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Unknown or Other
19
0
1
2
Engine
19
0
0
0
Electrical System
16
0
1
1
Air Bags · airbags
14
3
0
1
Seats
7
0
0
0
Service Brakes · brakes
6
0
0
1
Electronic Stability Control (esc) · stability control
6
0
0
0
Vehicle Speed Control · throttle and acceleration
5
0
0
0
Fuel/Propulsion System · fuel and propulsion system
4
0
0
0
Structure › Body · body and frame
3
1
0
1
1 safety recall
Part 573 reports
Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Hose, Piping, and Connections15V878000
Filed Dec 23, 201560,140 vehiclesChrysler (FCA US LLC)
Defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured January 1, 2015, to May 11, 2015. During assembly, the power steering hose retention clamp may have been installed at an incorrect location, resulting in the detachment of the low pressure return hose.
Risk. If the power steering fluid return hose detaches, it would leak fluid and increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the return power steering hose clamp, repositioning the clamp as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R68.
All 1 campaign on file, newest first.
What owners reported
Newest filings
Unknown or Other
Filed May 19, 2026TX
Both headrests on our 2015 Jeep Compass have deployed. It happened while parked in our driveway and without warnings or symptoms. The headrest in the passenger's side happened first, then maybe two months later the headrest in the driver's side deployed. Both times the car was in the driveway not in use. This is a safety hazard because in case of an accident the headrest is not protecting our heads. I have seen many other Jeep owners having the same issue and it has not been resolved. I called one of the Chrysler dealership near me and they said I would have to pay out of pocket, which doesn't make sense since this is a Jeep failure.
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Crank/Camshaft Position Sensor
Filed Feb 17, 202695,000 milesVT
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that a pedestrian assisted with jumpstarting the vehicle, and the vehicle moved several feet but stalled again. The Police arrived, but a police report was not taken. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and DTC: P0335 (Crankshaft Sensor Failure) was retrieved. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.
Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Jan 2, 2026CA
I'm not sure if these are related incidents or not, but at the end of Nov. 2025 I was driving in heavy traffic when all of a sudden I noticed a warning light on the dash came on. Then as I kept going another light, and another, each one about a minute apart until all of the warning lights were on. Then the car started cutting out and then it just died. I had been making my way over out of traffic because of the warning lights all coming on, but the car died before I could get all the way over. I had to be pushed out of traffic and into a parking lot. I spent the next 4 hours trying to get it started, a mechanic I called said it was most likely the alternator. Being it was 10p I couldn't get it fixed until the next morning. I bought a new alternator and had the mechanic fix it the next day and everything was fine. No problems at all until about 3 weeks later when I came out of a store at 9pm and the car wouldn't start. I tried several times, it was turning over no problem, it had plenty of power but wouldn't start. After about an hour of trying it finally started up. I hadn't done anything just kept trying it. There were no warning lights, no nothing. It just started and ran fine. Now it has been about 3 weeks since that incident and it has been having many problems. It is completely unreliable and will die while I'm driving it. There is no warning lights that come on. I never know if or when it's going to do it. The check engine light will come on but when I took it to a shop
Component or System Involved: ABS module (Anti-lock Braking System), with apparent impact on transmission and engine performance. The component is still installed in the vehicle and available for inspection upon request. Safety Risk: The vehicle will not drive over 45 mph or exceed 3,000 RPM, which presents a serious safety risk when attempting to merge, change lanes, or maintain safe speeds in traffic. The car has also shut off unexpectedly while in the driveway, raising concerns about stalling while driving. Service Confirmation: The issue was diagnosed and confirmed by Jeep Napleton in Kissimmee, FL as a failed ABS module. The replacement part has been on national backorder since March 2025. There was no ETA until September, when the estimated arrival date was September 17. That date has been pushed back several times, with the current ETA now October 8, 2025 — with no guarantee it won’t be delayed again. Inspection History: The vehicle was inspected and diagnosed by an authorized Jeep dealership (Jeep Napleton). The ABS module failure has not been inspected by police or insurance representatives. Warning Lamps and Symptoms: Dashboard warning lights for ABS, transmission, and check engine have been on consistently. Symptoms first appeared in March 2025. The car has about 100,000 miles on it.
Seats
Filed Aug 2, 2025FL
Passenger headrest exploded while parked - thankfully it happened overnight while no one was in the seat. I checked online and there’s tons of reports of this exact issue with no way to repair it or recall it. There’s only the option to replace it from a parts store and it’s $500. Please enforce this as a recall.
Seats › Front Assembly › Head Restraint
Filed May 29, 2025VA
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while reversing, the front driver’s side headrest unexpectedly deployed. The contact stated that there was no impact to cause the headrest to deploy, creating a safety hazard for the driver. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the plastic bracket holding the mechanism had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Air Bags
Filed Mar 31, 2025154,500 milesNJ
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated intermittently. The contact inquired with the dealer if there was a recall associated with the VIN. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired because the vehicle was not under recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 154,500.
Seats
Filed Jan 4, 2025MA
Driver's side headrest exploded. Fortunately, the car was parked at the time, so no injuries. I understand that this is a known defect, but that a recall still hasn't been issued.
Power Train
Filed Dec 31, 2024MI
The minute the front tires start to slip on any surface, I lose power in the engine, I don't have front wheel drive or 4x4. The 4x4 light comes on the dash with an exclamation point and flashes. It rear drive shaft doesn't engage. This makes my vehicle useless. The smallest amount of mud, snow or ice/slush-the vehicle just doesn't work. Its very dangerous to be driving when this happens! I've seen some jeep Cherokees being recalled for the PTU (power train unit), but that's only something with the computer system. This problem I'm experiencing makes me believe the PTU is no good, and if that's the case this is going to be at least a $2500 fix or more!! I am not the first owner on this vehicle, I think I'm the 2nd. Why doesn't Chrysler give a full powertrain warranty regardless of which owner you are?!
Service Brakes
Filed Aug 10, 2024IL
This jeep compass had been a nightmare since we got it. The 4wheel drive/parking break is stuck ON. We gave had it replaced already, the repair lasted a week. And now it's stuck ON again. It's dangerous. It's costing us gas money, repair money, we have to keep replacing our brakes. We drive 50 minutes to and from work each way 5 days a week. Ontop of that. The headrest EXPLODED while we were on the highway. And is now just dangling off the seat. There are several other issues with this particular vehicle, like some days. It decides to turn on, others it doesn't. Evidently there is "nothing wrong with it" when we take it in. The key gets stuck on the ignition. We paid $11,000+ for this vehicle, and if you ask me, it's a lemon from the factory, and a safety problem.
Engine
Filed Jul 15, 2024OK
I can be driving or at a stop and the vehicle shuts off randomly. No lights come on the dash and no codes or stored codes when hooked to a scanner.
Electrical System
Filed Jun 27, 2024OK
It’s been over a year since I’ve experienced stalling problems with my Jeep. At first, it would happen every once in a while. Now, it occurs everyday. There doesn’t appear to be a trigger as it happens while driving on an interstate, highway, while turning, etc. My Jeep will completely shut off and I will lose power steering. This has left me stranded in the middle of roads and on highways numerous times. The only thing I can do is put the car in park, turn the ignition off, put my safety hazards on, and pray no one hits me until it starts back up again. This has been a big mystery as no indicator lights appear on the dash board, nor do any codes appear on the reader when plugged into the vehicle. Many others Jeep owners have experienced this exact same issue and I have not been able to find the root cause of the issue and neither have the Jeep manufacturer dealerships.
Service Brakes
Filed Jun 19, 2024GA
ABS and anti-slip Lights they are on
Fuel System, Gasoline
Filed Jun 18, 202459,329 milesNY
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the failure was related to the gas cap, and the vehicle was serviced. The contact stated that while driving 20-30 MPH after picking up the vehicle from the dealer, the front passenger's side seat head rest deployed without impact. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 59,329.
Engine
Filed Apr 13, 2024NJ
My 2015 Jeep Compass will randomly stall while I am driving... randomly breaking while im driving. Then very frequently it will not let me drive past 20 miles per hour (sometimes slower than this). It randomly acts like this. It always feels like it does not want to accelerate... it will sometimes but most times doesn't. I have taken it to both a private service center and to the dealership multiple times. The dealership states each time they see nothing wrong with my car. No codes pop up. Also when this happens nothing pops up on my dashboard. Driving this car has put me at risk multiple times that I refuse to drive it now. The last time I drove it, it was going 10 mph and I was reversing into my driveway and the car randomly sped up while I was reversing then went back to going super slow. I know someone in the same area as me with a jeep and she said her jeep has been doing similar things and the dealerships don't know what's wrong with it. The car has a mind of its own and is unsafe to me the driver and the drivers around while it is on the road. Nothing was wrong with my car prior to this... this randomly started happening and never stopped months later.
Seats
Filed Jan 24, 2024CO
Passenger Headrest popped off (AHR deployed) while I was driving. After further inspection the plastic pieces inside that holds the whole headrest together broke off. I researched this issue on google and there has been a lot of complaints with this happening and even a class action lawsuit back in 2020. I tried to replace the part but the dealership wants over $500 for just the replacement even though this is a known defect with the headrests in 2010-2017 Jeep Compasses.
Unknown or Other
Filed Oct 8, 2023IL
The past month or 2, I started having issues with my car where it would stop while driving. The engine is running, but my car would slow down, brakes and wheel would stop and I’m not able to move after that. Luckily none of this has happened on the expressway, but I am always concern if it were to happen at a high speed that an accident could happen, plus I’m a mother of 2 so I’m even more cautious when driving it. My father checked it and got a code of P0007 “Fuel Shutoff Valve Control Circuit High” I had 2 different mechanics look into it and both stated fuse box (while the last mechanic said he got the same code my dad did as well) I took it to the dealer recently and was told ABS module but currently on backorder.
Engine
Filed Oct 3, 2023180,000 milesCA
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, while coming to a complete stop, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate immediately. The vehicle was taken to the auto zone, where codes P0420 and P0430 (Catalytic Converter) were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall repair: 15V878000 (steering); however, the dealer informed the contact they were unable to perform the recall repair due to a restriction on the vehicle for a rebuilt title. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.
Structure › Body
Filed Jun 26, 2023NY
Prior to the failure of the rear drive axles there were 2 instances of the 4WD lamps coming on. Reset the lever and light went out.Another instance had the ABS light come on.After several miles the light went off. The next morning while driving to the independent repair shop the car completely stopped on a Blvd in the middle of traffic.Luckily I was not rear ended by another vehicle.The car needed to be towed to the shop. Upon inspection by the tech was the rear drive axles had become corroded and needed to be replaced.As well as the backing plates.The vehicle is 8 years old and has 62,000 miles.
Unknown or Other
Filed Jun 20, 2023MD
As I was turning left at a green light my engine stopped and I was unable to move the wheel. I was able to restart it but that was extremely scary and I have looked up the issue and it is not just me as alot of other Compass owners are reporting the same issue. The vehicle is immaculately maintained as my husband is a certified mechanic. A recall needs to be issued for whatever this is.
Electrical System
Filed Jun 13, 2023PA
2months after purchase with only 42000 miles check engine light and ETC lights come on, horn stopped working, am/fm radio no longer working. Sometimes when check engine light and ECT lights come on, vehicle loses acceleration or accelerates on its on. Other times while driving engine stalls. Radio and horn have not worked since. Vehicle has been repaired several times by previous owner. Multiple stored codes when read at dealer. Dealer has no idea what is causing problems.
Electrical System
Filed May 13, 2023OH
At 80000 miles stated doing weird electrical issues windows wouldn’t go up or down then they would auto lock on the doors wouldn’t kick in for miles then it stalled in traffic tried to restart sounds like starter is engaged already there crankshaft position sensor code so we replaced it it was fine for a couple months dies again in traffic was told starter replaced it it started once then sounded like the starter was already engaged when we went to start it later. Took to shop and had electrical systems checked and it is the TIPM that is bad I see this issue coming up often when I searched the internet for some information on the issues I was having Currently still in the shop awaiting parts and repair
Electrical System
Filed Feb 4, 2023KS
Since I bought the vehicle in Nov 2022 it has been in the repair shop 3 times for the check engine light being & the traction light being on. The Cam Shaft Sensor has been changed . At least twice. Place Codes have been reset
Engine
Filed Dec 5, 2022VA
My car just stops running when traveling down the road. This is very dangerous. I loss ability to excelerate and i loss power steering. I do not get any warning lights or any Thing.
Structure › Body
Filed Oct 28, 2022PA
Rear frame is rusted to the point that it is unsafe to drive as per Monroeville, PA Chrysler/ Jeep. I included some images and the cost of repair from the dealership. I am having the repairs done at this dealership. Please extend the warranty to Jeep Compasses. Mine is a 2015 and it is unsafe to drive and is costing me more money to replace tires.
Air Bags
Filed Sep 26, 2022CA
Ever since I bought this car the time on the dashboard has started changing on its own.Even after resetting it the time will slowly start changing on its own it still hasn’t been fixed since the service station doesn’t know what’s wrong and it’s too expensive for me to pay to have it taken apart. The airbag lights are constantly flashing go on and off as well as the tire pressure light even though the tire pressure is on the right setting. Most recently the belt under the hood has snapped this will be a second time, it has snapped with in a week of buying the new belt. I have had at least 3 recalls that I know of.Save your money and buy a Toyota.
Vehicle Speed Control › Throttle
Filed Sep 23, 202287,000 milesNC
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while she was driving at approximately 35 MPH, the throttle body warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the warning light went away and then illuminated again while pressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that she was unable to drive over 20 MPH. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer who informed the contact of a recall on the catalytic converter. The vehicle was repaired; however, the contact stated that after one week, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer and the contact was informed that the diagnosis was that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The contact was provided a cost for the repair however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000.
Steering
Filed Sep 7, 2022PA
The vehicle has stalled repeatedly while in drive, losing power steering functionality, while driving up to 65 mph.
Service Brakes
Filed Aug 29, 2022NY
While drive the abs, 4wd, and traction control lights came on. Never done this before. I was only 2 minutes from from home. Once I arrived home I turned it off to restart it and only the abs and traction control came on
Unknown or Other
Filed Aug 26, 2022GA
My driver side passenger headset deployed without warning, on Sunday 8/21/22, while my husband was driving the car with vin # [XXX]. I called the dealer on 8/26/22 and provided the last 8 #s from the vin, per the dealer repair shop rep at 10:22am; which stated no recalls on the headrests and due to the mileage of 109k it would not be covered anyway. So, I sharing my safety concerns since the passenger side deployed the driver's side headrest can do the same thing and worst while I am driving. Dealer called was called: Robert Hutson Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Trucks on 2500 1st Ave SE, Moultrie, GA 31788 and ph # (229) 891-4000. Please feel free to contact me. Thank you for you time. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Exterior Lighting
Filed Aug 15, 2022NC
It had rained a good bit, as I was driving & once I stopped the interior dome light in the front dripped water. There's no noticeable seal issue outside the truck, and also no noticeable water settled in the light fixture. However it was dripping water.
Air Bags
Filed Jun 27, 2022TX
Driver and passenger head rest airbags went off while car was sitting idle. This can cause damage to head and neck while driving
Engine
Filed Jan 31, 202292,000 milesAL
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the check engine warning light and the throttle body warning light illuminated. Then, the vehicle decelerated and would not exceed 20 MPH. The contact stated that as she continued to depress the accelerator pedal, the vehicle inadvertently accelerated to 65 MPH. The contact depressed the brake pedal and was able to continue to drive the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring and the vehicle would jerk whenever the warning lights were illuminated while driving. The contact also stated that the failure had increased with intensity and frequency. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.
Power Train
Filed Jan 28, 202250,000 milesNY
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Compass. The contact’s son stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle came to an abrupt stop. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where it was inspected but not diagnosed. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
Air Bags
Filed Nov 8, 2021VA
While driving (with no collision or impact of any kind) the passenger side active head restraint deployed. Luckily no one was in the passenger seat, the impact could have caused injury. There were no warning lights or problems of any kind prior to or after the deployment. Upon inspection I was told there are some plastic pieces that hold the restraint in place that have broken.
Unknown or Other1 injured
Filed Aug 29, 2021NC
While driving at a constant speed without being rear ended passenger side headrest deployed slamming into the back of the passenger head. Passenger’s head was knocked forward with violent force. There have been reports of others having the same thing happen with the headrest in the jeep compass. Police were not notified. Dealership will be contacted this week about the headrest malfunction.
Seats › Front Assembly › Head Restraint1 injured
Filed Jul 14, 2021152,000 milesMD
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, he heard an abnormal sound and saw the front passenger’s headrest had partially deployed. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that his son was seated in the front passenger’s seat and indicated that his head was hurting after the failure occurred but did not seek medical attention. The contact called the local dealer but had not been able to speak to anyone. The vehicle was not repaired but was pending repairs. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 152,000.
Unknown or Other
Filed May 23, 2021PA
Both headrests have deployed in this vehicle since owning it and not involved in any accident whatsoever it blew out as I was driving and could have caused an accident it was loud and unexpected.
Electrical System
Filed May 20, 2021OH
I have had my vehicle for 5 years and the issue is getting worse as the years go by. When my “Low Oil/Change Engine Oil” light comes on, my vehicle stalls out and the lightening bolt indicator light flashes while driving.The indicator light comes on as I push the gas pedal. When I release the pedal, it goes out. Each time I attempt to accelerate/press the gas pedal, the vehicle stalls as if it’s not getting the gas it needs to accelerate. I had my fuel line and fuel pump checked and it is perfectly fine, I had a tuneup as well. I have this issue every single time that my “Low Oil/Change Engine Oil” indicator light comes on and I am constantly putting oil in my engine. I am paying out money to have my vehicle checked, constantly. I was informed of the issue and there are Class Action Suits being dismissed for the same mechanical issue that I have been having for 4 and a half years.
Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed May 16, 202166,545 milesTN
WHILE IN MOTION OR IDLING VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY JERKS, SHAKES, OR STALLS. RPMS FLUCTUATE, THROTTLE SENSOR WARNING AND MIL ILLUMINATE, DTC OF P0121 AND P2135 ARE STORED. VEHICLE HAS SUDDENLY LOST POWER ON INTERSTATE WHILE IN MOTION AT 70 MPH THROTTLE POSITION WARNING AND MIL ILLUMINATED. VEHICLE STALLED WHILE IN MOTION AT 55 MPH ON HIGHWAY, THROTTLE POSITION WARNING AND MIL ILLUMINATED. BOTH INSTANCES HAVE OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES AND ARE INTERMITTENT AND WITHOUT WARNING. ALL INSTANCES HAVE OCCURRED IN MODERATE TO HEAVY TRAFFIC CREATING AN IMMEDIATE THREAT TO LIFE AND LIMB. MANUFACTURER HAS NOT ISSUED ANY RECALLS FOR THIS ISSUE DESPITE NUMEROUS CONSUMER COMPLAINTS. VEHICLE HAS 66545 MILES.
Engine
Filed Apr 13, 202158,500 milesTX
2015 JEEP COMPASS STALLS AND LOSES POWER STEERING WITH NO WARNING. IT HAS HAPPENED AT LOW SPEEDS IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD AS WELL AS ON THE HIGHWAY. THE RPMS WILL SUDDENLY DROP AND THEN SHOOT BACK UP AND THE ENGINE WILL DIE. THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT WHEN THE ENGINE DIES. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. NO CODES GIVEN. SOMETIMES WILL START IMMEDIATELY OTHERS YOU HAVE TO WAIT A WHILE TO RESTART.
Electrical SystemFire
Filed Apr 9, 2021167,592 milesMI
I SEEN ON THE INTERNET THERE WAS A RECALL ON MY JEEP MAKE AND MODEL FOR CATALYTIC CONVERTER PROBLEMS...I JUST HAD TO SPEND A LITTLE OVER $4,000 IN REPAIRS BECAUSE MY VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. WHEN I GOT IT TO MY INSURANCE THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG BUT WOULDN'T START. WHEN I TOOK TO GARAGE THEY FOUND THAT BOTH MY CATALYTIC CONVERTERS HAD DISINTEGRATED FROM THE INSIDE OUT AND I HAD TO REPLACE BOTH AMONG OTHER THINGS. IS THERE ANY WAY I CAN GET COMPENSATED? I HAVE HAD IT BACK FROM GARAGE FOR FEW WEEKS AND NOW AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH IT STARTING.
Seats
Filed Mar 13, 202177,000 milesTX
THE ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT SYSTEM HEADREST ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BUSTED OPEN. PLASTIC PIECES ARE BROKEN INSIDE THE HEADREST. NO ONE WAS INJURED BUT NEEDS REPLACED/REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT THE TIME. IN RESEARCHING FOR REPAIRS, IT APPEARS THIS HAS BEEN QUITE COMMON WITH REPAIRS +$600.
Engine
Filed Mar 5, 202170,000 milesMN
VEHICLE STARTED STALL WITHOUT WARNING WHEN DRIVING. NO ERROR CODE IS RECORDED IN CAR. NO CHECK ENGINE OR OTHER LIGHTS APPEAR ON THE DASH. THERE ARE MANY BLOGS ON THE INTERNET ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND WHEN I CONTACTED FIAT (JEEP) THEY HAD NO SOLUTION. IT IS DANGEROUS AND SOME TYPE OF RESPONSE FROM CHRYSLER IS NEEDED WITH A SOLUTION. THE PROBLEM IS RANDOM AND HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR THREE MONTHS.
Unknown or Other
Filed Feb 20, 202196,000 milesNY
MY CAR WASN'T MOVING WHEN IT CAUGHT A SPARK AND STARTED A FIRE BETWEEN THE MIDDLE CONSOLE.
Air Bags
Filed Jan 29, 202195,000 milesOR
THE AIRBAG LIGHT GOES ON INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING BECAUSE OF THE DRIVER SEAT BELT SENSOR ISSUES PER THE MECHANIC. ALSO, THE PASSENGER SEAT RECLINE LEVER BROKE RIGHT OFF, SO WE CAN NO LONGER RECLINE. MORE IMPORTANTLY, THE CAR SOMETIMES WON'T EVEN START. DASHBOARD PANEL JUST REMAINS BLACK, AND THE ENGINE DOES NOT EVEN TURN OVER. JUST SILENT. AFTER WAITING A FEW MOMENTS, IT STARTS PERFECTLY. MECHANICS DON'T KNOW.
Power Train
Filed Jan 26, 202178,000 milesIA
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP COMPASS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER CEASED AND FAILED TO SHIFT OUT OF NEUTRAL AND DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING THE SHIFTER CABLE AND GEAR SHIFTER TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 78,000.
Electrical System
Filed Jan 19, 2021133,132 milesOH
I PURCHASED MY 2015 JEEP COMPASS SPORT JANUARY OF 2020. SUMMER OF 2020 I HAD TO REPLACE MY CAMSHAFT SENSOR AND MY CRANKSHAFT SENSOR BECUASE MY CAR COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WHILE I WAS AT WORK AND WOULD NOT START. THIS YEAR JANUARY OF 2021 I WAS DRIVING HOME ON THE HIGHWAY GOING 65 MPH WHILE IT WAS SNOWING HEAVILY AND MY CARS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON AT THE SAME TIME AND SLOWED THE POWER OF MY CAR IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. I GOT MY CAR READ AND THE CODE CAME BACK AS P0365. I HAVE HAD THE CAM SHAFT SENSOR REPLACED 3 TIMES ALREADY THIS MONTH AND I'M STILL EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. AGAIN ON MY HOME FROM WORK ON THE HIGHWAY AT NIGHT MY CARS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON AND SLOWED DOWN MY CAR. I TOOK THE BACK ROADS HOME AS I DID THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED AND NOTICED THAT WHEN I DROVE MY CAR WOULD RANDOMLY ACCELERATE ON ITS ON AND HESITATE TO PICK UP SPEED ONE I HAD STOPPED OR PRESSED MY FOOT TO THE GAS PEDAL.
Electrical System
Filed Jan 19, 2021133,132 milesOH
I PURCHASED MY JEEP COMPASS JANUARY OF 2020. SUMMER OF 2020 MY CAMSHAFT AND CRANKSHAFT SENSOR WENT OUT COMPLETELY SHUTTING DOWN MY CAR, THEN JANUARY OF 2021 MY CAMSHAFT SENSOR WENT OUT AGAIN. THIS TIME I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND MY CARS CHECK ENGINE AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT SWITCHED ON AT THE SAME TIME AND SLOWED THE SPEED OF MY CAR. I'VE REPLACED MY CAMSHAFT 3 TIMES ALREADY THIS MONTH AND I'M STILL GETTING THE SAME CODE OF P0365
Unknown or Other
Filed Jan 12, 202189,000 milesGA
MY JEEP NEEDS MAJOR REPAIRS, AND I DON'T HAVE THE FUNDS. I WAS TOLD THAT I HAVE A THROTTLE PROBLEM ALONG WITH SOME TRANSMISSION ISSUES. BUT IN ORDER TO EVEN LOOK AT THE TRANSMISSION, THE THROTTLE HAS TO BE REPAIRED FIRST, AND THEY WANT $600 FOR THAT?
Complaints 1-50 of 113, newest first, reproduced as filed.
No unusual pattern of severe incidents in the complaint record.
Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.
Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.
Most recent recall on file: Dec 23, 2015. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.