2.0

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
81,684 miles

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2007 Jeep Compass Owner Comments

problem #10

Jul 282023

Compass

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

dashboard had check engine light on. transaxle indicator light turned on when i was driving about 65 mph on the freeway and slowed down and wouldn-??t accelerate. The large commercial truck behind me was unable to stop on time that it almost hit us behind. There was a construction on my right lane and cars on my left lane. it took me some seconds to reach the end of construction site in my right lane. A second or two more not changing lane to my right side would have hit me and my children. All the truck driver was able to do was pressed on the horn to make me aware that he is too close behind me. Changed of speed in a freeway that fast could have killed me and my kids. i have not been able to drive in the Freeway with this car and even if i get it fixed, I still won-??t feel safe to drive it. The car runs fine when the transaxle light doesn-??t come on. certain movement, light turns on and off.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #9

Mar 012021

Compass

  • 160,000 miles
Driving along at normal speed, roughly 30mph, and car took off and accelerated on its own at a high speed rate, unsure how fast it accelerated to.. flew across an intersection with an incline. Jumped the hill dukes if hazard style. Came down, busted tire, rim and passenger side window, mirror and spring and who knows what else. I was on a gravel country road. Potholes but otherwise good travel conditions. I don't have any photos now but can get them if needed. Vehicle is unable to be driven

- Merrill, WI, USA

problem #8

Apr 012018

Compass

  • 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal seized while traveling at a low rate of speed and that the check engine and brake warning lights were constantly illuminated on the instrument panel since owning the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to darcars Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of marlow heights (5060 auth way, camp springs, md 20746) where they informed her that it was best to dispose of the vehicle due to the extensive damage that needed to be repaired. Upon investigation, the contact linked her failure to NHTSA campaign number: 10V234000 (vehicle speed control). The contact called the manufacturer and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact then filed a complaint with the manufacturer. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was 150,000.

- Fort Washington, MD, USA

problem #7

Jun 202019

Compass

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Takata recall it cut off on me at the light in traffic andit jerks when it pull I got everything fixed so they told me to get it checked I did its the computer malfunction

- Maxton, NC, USA

problem #6

Mar 152016

Compass

  • 112,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while attempting to go around another driver, the accelerator pedal was depressed and was stuck to the floorboard. As a result, the vehicle speed increased to 90 mph in a 40 speed zone. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.

- Chehalis, WA, USA

problem #5

Jun 122013

Compass

  • 146,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Compass. While driving at approximately 50 mph, the vehicle experienced acceleration failure. The vehicle accelerated when the brake pedal was depressed. It was also difficult to view the odometer. The contact stated that this was a recurring failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician was unable to find a failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 146,000. In addition, on September 15, 2013, the power steering failed and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle stalled, but was able to restart. The contact stated that this was a recurring failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the control arm and bushing failed. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 153,000.

- Mansfield, OH, USA

problem #4

May 052014

Compass

  • 105,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My vehicle started losing power intermittently. It would remain running, but would not respond to acceleration and the electronic throttle control light would flash. At first, this was an intermittent problem, solved by pulling over to the side of the road, turning the car off and restarting it. Eventually, this became an everyday occurrence, until eventually, the car would not even start due to this problem. I had to have it towed to the dealership, and they replaced the throttle body assembly, which solved the problem. I have noticed several recalls for this exact problem for my year and make and model, but the database states that my VIN number was not included in the recall. This is a safety issue, as I have had to pull over on the side of the road several times in fast-moving traffic on narrow shoulders.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #3

Aug 072011

Compass 4-cyl

  • 65,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the electronic throttle control warning lamp illuminated and the vehicle decelerated. The contact mentioned that she was unable to accelerate. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 65,000. Updated 11/17/11 the consumer stated the electronic throttle control was replaced on October 11, 2011. Updated 11/23/11

- Fresno, CA, USA

problem #2

Aug 212010

Compass

  • 49,841 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Compass. While driving at an unknown speed up a hill, the vehicle would not accelerate although the accelerator pedal was being depressed. Once she reached the top of the hill, the vehicle began to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where it was repaired (repair details were unavailable). Approximately one month later, the failure occurred again. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired again. The failure mileage was 49,841 and the current mileage was approximately 51,000.

- Bronx, NY, USA

problem #1

Nov 202009

Compass

  • 29,000 miles
Car engine stalling and impossible to accelerate, took to dealership for a tune up 11//09. Dealer changed couple of plugs but nothing else was needed. 1/10 car towed to dealer. Dashboard lights were acting up, engine started stalling and couldn't accelerate, car simply died in middle of the road. Dealer said it was a bad coil. Asked me if I had washed engine, answer was no. Dealer replaced coil and stated problem was fixed. Car started acting up again. While driving on 1-16 (ga), car would stall, couldn't accelerate, even though pedal was to the car floor. Emergency lights on dashboard acted up, (one of my tires had 10 air pressure, pulled over and tire had 35 air pressure). Same issues than before, I thought car would die in the middle of hwy(7/11/10). Took to dealer 7/14/2010 and contacted Chrysler (was assigned a case). Dealer wanted to charge me $75 to run diagnostics, refused to pay, same issue as before. Dealer ran diagnostics free of charge, however Chrysler states there is no assurance problem will be covered. This is a serious safety issue, my car could die in the middle of hwy with my two kids inside, cause a serious accident. I paid for the tune up, car was under warranty first time but nothing was said or fixed then. Problem persists and now car is out of warranty, and I need to pay for the repairs? dealer failed to find problem twice before. Chrysler and dealer should be held accountable for putting my life and my kids life in danger. Also held accountable for not repairing an issue that is very common among these cars of the same year. Recall was issued on speed pedal, but mine never received a letter. I feel very unsecure while driving car. Chrysler states dealer and company are acting in good will by running diagnostics for free. They are manufacturer of car, which has serious safety issues. Dealer failed to repair car twice while under warranty. Act is not good will, its their responsibility!

- Pooler, GA, USA

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