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Aug 28, 2018 Structure 70,000 mi

SEVERE NOISE AND FRAME RUSTED OUT!

Aug 28, 2018 Suspension 70,000 mi

SEVERE NOISE AND FRAME RUSTED OUT!

Aug 28, 2018 Unknown Or Other 70,000 mi

SEVERE NOISE AND FRAME RUSTED OUT!

Aug 28, 2018 Structure 70,000 mi

SEVERE NOISE AND FRAME RUSTED OUT!

Aug 28, 2018 Suspension 70,000 mi

SEVERE NOISE AND FRAME RUSTED OUT!

Aug 28, 2018 Unknown Or Other 70,000 mi

SEVERE NOISE AND FRAME RUSTED OUT!

Jul 29, 2018 Structure 138,000 mi

THE REAR END WAS MAKING A CLUNKING NOISE. TOOK IT INTO A MECHANIC WHO INFORMED ME THE REAR FRAME WAS RUSTED THROUGH AND WAS CLOSE TO BREAKING. HE HAD TO SECURE THE REAR END TO THE FRAME WITH RATCHET STRAPS TO ALLOW ME TO DRIVE IT TO A MECHANIC WHO COULD FIX IT. ONLY ONE BOLT SECURED THE REAR END TO ...

Jul 29, 2018 Structure 138,000 mi

THE REAR END WAS MAKING A CLUNKING NOISE. TOOK IT INTO A MECHANIC WHO INFORMED ME THE REAR FRAME WAS RUSTED THROUGH AND WAS CLOSE TO BREAKING. HE HAD TO SECURE THE REAR END TO THE FRAME WITH RATCHET STRAPS TO ALLOW ME TO DRIVE IT TO A MECHANIC WHO COULD FIX IT. ONLY ONE BOLT SECURED THE REAR END TO ...

Jul 13, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 122,000 mi

WITHIN 2 MINUTES AFTER PUMPING GAS CAR STALLS AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKS AND CAR SHUTS OFF. THIS HAPPENS AT ANY SITUATION AFTER PUMPING WHETHER STATIONARY, IN MOTION, ON A CITY STREET OR A HIGHWAY, TURNING. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS.

Jul 13, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 122,000 mi

WITHIN 2 MINUTES AFTER PUMPING GAS CAR STALLS AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKS AND CAR SHUTS OFF. THIS HAPPENS AT ANY SITUATION AFTER PUMPING WHETHER STATIONARY, IN MOTION, ON A CITY STREET OR A HIGHWAY, TURNING. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS.

May 31, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 135,000 mi

WHEN THE GAS TANK IS FILLED/TOPPED OFF THE CAR RANDOMLY STALLS WHILE DRIVING. THE CAR STEERING LOCKS UP AND IS VERY DANGEROUS IN TRAFFIC. IT HAPPENS UNTIL THE GAS TANK IS LESS THAN FULL.

May 31, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 135,000 mi

WHEN THE GAS TANK IS FILLED/TOPPED OFF THE CAR RANDOMLY STALLS WHILE DRIVING. THE CAR STEERING LOCKS UP AND IS VERY DANGEROUS IN TRAFFIC. IT HAPPENS UNTIL THE GAS TANK IS LESS THAN FULL.

Apr 16, 2018 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMPASS 4X4. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR A WHEEL ALIGNMENT, THE TECHNICIAN DISCOVERED THAT THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT ...

Apr 16, 2018 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMPASS 4X4. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR A WHEEL ALIGNMENT, THE TECHNICIAN DISCOVERED THAT THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT ...

Mar 23, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 110,000 mi

GAS TANK WANT TAKE GAS WHEN FILLING TANK KEEP SHUTTING OFF, I WAS TOLD BY DEALER IT WAS A VALVE IN THE TANK.

Mar 23, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 110,000 mi

GAS TANK WANT TAKE GAS WHEN FILLING TANK KEEP SHUTTING OFF, I WAS TOLD BY DEALER IT WAS A VALVE IN THE TANK.

Mar 22, 2018 Steering 124,400 mi

FRONT SUB FRAME RUSTED OUT.

Mar 22, 2018 Steering 124,400 mi

FRONT SUB FRAME RUSTED OUT.

Dec 5, 2017 Suspension 105,000 mi

RECEIVED THE FEBRUARY 15, 2017 LETTER ABOUT THE WARRANTY EXTENDED TO 10 YEARS/ UNLIMITED MILES ON THE FRONT AND REAR CROSSMEMBERS. AT THE TIME OF THE LETTER THE CONDITION MENTIONED HAD NOT BEEN EXPERIENCED. THE CONDITION DID PRESENT ITSELF AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR INSPECTION. BOTH THE FRONT ...

Dec 5, 2017 Suspension 105,000 mi

RECEIVED THE FEBRUARY 15, 2017 LETTER ABOUT THE WARRANTY EXTENDED TO 10 YEARS/ UNLIMITED MILES ON THE FRONT AND REAR CROSSMEMBERS. AT THE TIME OF THE LETTER THE CONDITION MENTIONED HAD NOT BEEN EXPERIENCED. THE CONDITION DID PRESENT ITSELF AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR INSPECTION. BOTH THE FRONT ...

Oct 3, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System

EVERY TIME I FILL MY CAR WITH GAS I EXPECT THE CAR TO STALL AND TURN OFF WHILE I'M DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. IT'S EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND IT HAPPENS EVERY TIME. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WHICH JEEP NEEDS TO ISSUE A RECALL FOR AND REFUSES TO. IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO HAVE PEOPLE DRIVING ON THE ROAD WHO...

Oct 3, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System

EVERY TIME I FILL MY CAR WITH GAS I EXPECT THE CAR TO STALL AND TURN OFF WHILE I'M DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. IT'S EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND IT HAPPENS EVERY TIME. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WHICH JEEP NEEDS TO ISSUE A RECALL FOR AND REFUSES TO. IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO HAVE PEOPLE DRIVING ON THE ROAD WHO...

Aug 23, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System

THE GAS TANK WILL NOT TAKE GAS. I HAD THE CATALYT. COVERTER FIXED. THE VALVE INSIDE THE GAS TANK DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY, AND MY RESEARCH ONLINE SHOWS THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH JEEP COMPASSES.

Aug 23, 2017 Suspension

THE GAS TANK WILL NOT TAKE GAS. I HAD THE CATALYT. COVERTER FIXED. THE VALVE INSIDE THE GAS TANK DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY, AND MY RESEARCH ONLINE SHOWS THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH JEEP COMPASSES.

Aug 23, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System

THE GAS TANK WILL NOT TAKE GAS. I HAD THE CATALYT. COVERTER FIXED. THE VALVE INSIDE THE GAS TANK DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY, AND MY RESEARCH ONLINE SHOWS THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH JEEP COMPASSES.

Aug 23, 2017 Suspension

THE GAS TANK WILL NOT TAKE GAS. I HAD THE CATALYT. COVERTER FIXED. THE VALVE INSIDE THE GAS TANK DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY, AND MY RESEARCH ONLINE SHOWS THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH JEEP COMPASSES.

Feb 24, 2017 Suspension 124,500 mi

THE REAR CROSSMEMBER/KFRAME IS COMPLETLY ROTTED THRU. ALMOST ALL OF THE SUSPENSION PARTS ARE VERY RUSTY AND NEEDS REPLACED. I DID NOT FIND OUT IT WAS THIS BAD UNTIL I HEARD A THUMPING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VECHICLE. DID RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET AND DISCOVERED THAT THIS IS A COMMON AND MA...

Feb 24, 2017 Suspension 124,500 mi

THE REAR CROSSMEMBER/KFRAME IS COMPLETLY ROTTED THRU. ALMOST ALL OF THE SUSPENSION PARTS ARE VERY RUSTY AND NEEDS REPLACED. I DID NOT FIND OUT IT WAS THIS BAD UNTIL I HEARD A THUMPING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VECHICLE. DID RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET AND DISCOVERED THAT THIS IS A COMMON AND MA...

Dec 5, 2016 Suspension 120,000 mi

I WAS PUTTING A SET OF REAR BRAKE PADS ON THE VECHICLE WHEN I NOTICED THAT THE REAR CROSSMEMBER IS ROTTED OUT. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND OUT THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THESE VECHICLE. CHRYSLER HAS TO PROMISED TO FIX THE 2007 MODELS, WHEN THE 2007, 2008, AND 2009 ALL SUFFER FROM THE SAME PROBLE...

Dec 5, 2016 Suspension 120,000 mi

I WAS PUTTING A SET OF REAR BRAKE PADS ON THE VECHICLE WHEN I NOTICED THAT THE REAR CROSSMEMBER IS ROTTED OUT. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND OUT THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THESE VECHICLE. CHRYSLER HAS TO PROMISED TO FIX THE 2007 MODELS, WHEN THE 2007, 2008, AND 2009 ALL SUFFER FROM THE SAME PROBLE...

Aug 29, 2016 Steering 85,000 mi

THE CROSSMEMBER (SUBFRAME) IS ROTTING AWAY AND WHEN THIS PART FAILS A SERIOUS CRASH MAY RESULT. JEEP ISSUED A BULLETIN (23-012-14) FOR 2007 COMPASS FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION TO WARRANTY FOR 10 YEARS AND IF FOUND TO REPAIR WITHOUT COST TO OWNER. JUST CALL JEEP ABOUT MY 2008 COMP...

Aug 29, 2016 Suspension 85,000 mi

THE CROSSMEMBER (SUBFRAME) IS ROTTING AWAY AND WHEN THIS PART FAILS A SERIOUS CRASH MAY RESULT. JEEP ISSUED A BULLETIN (23-012-14) FOR 2007 COMPASS FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION TO WARRANTY FOR 10 YEARS AND IF FOUND TO REPAIR WITHOUT COST TO OWNER. JUST CALL JEEP ABOUT MY 2008 COMP...

Aug 29, 2016 Wheels 85,000 mi

THE CROSSMEMBER (SUBFRAME) IS ROTTING AWAY AND WHEN THIS PART FAILS A SERIOUS CRASH MAY RESULT. JEEP ISSUED A BULLETIN (23-012-14) FOR 2007 COMPASS FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION TO WARRANTY FOR 10 YEARS AND IF FOUND TO REPAIR WITHOUT COST TO OWNER. JUST CALL JEEP ABOUT MY 2008 COMP...

Aug 29, 2016 Steering 85,000 mi

THE CROSSMEMBER (SUBFRAME) IS ROTTING AWAY AND WHEN THIS PART FAILS A SERIOUS CRASH MAY RESULT. JEEP ISSUED A BULLETIN (23-012-14) FOR 2007 COMPASS FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION TO WARRANTY FOR 10 YEARS AND IF FOUND TO REPAIR WITHOUT COST TO OWNER. JUST CALL JEEP ABOUT MY 2008 COMP...

Aug 29, 2016 Suspension 85,000 mi

THE CROSSMEMBER (SUBFRAME) IS ROTTING AWAY AND WHEN THIS PART FAILS A SERIOUS CRASH MAY RESULT. JEEP ISSUED A BULLETIN (23-012-14) FOR 2007 COMPASS FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION TO WARRANTY FOR 10 YEARS AND IF FOUND TO REPAIR WITHOUT COST TO OWNER. JUST CALL JEEP ABOUT MY 2008 COMP...

Aug 29, 2016 Wheels 85,000 mi

THE CROSSMEMBER (SUBFRAME) IS ROTTING AWAY AND WHEN THIS PART FAILS A SERIOUS CRASH MAY RESULT. JEEP ISSUED A BULLETIN (23-012-14) FOR 2007 COMPASS FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION TO WARRANTY FOR 10 YEARS AND IF FOUND TO REPAIR WITHOUT COST TO OWNER. JUST CALL JEEP ABOUT MY 2008 COMP...

Aug 22, 2016 Power Train 150,000 mi

WHILE ME AND FIANCE DRIVE DOWN THE INTERSTATE AT ABOUT 65-70MPH ON A HOT DAY, THE TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE LIGHT TURNS ON AND WE LOSE ALMOST ALL POWER AND CANT GET IT TO GO. WE HAD IT LOOKED AT BY A DEALERSHIP AND THEY REPLACED THE TRANS COOLER, TRANS LINES,AND TRANS FLUID. BUT THE ISSUE IS ST...

Aug 22, 2016 Power Train 150,000 mi

WHILE ME AND FIANCE DRIVE DOWN THE INTERSTATE AT ABOUT 65-70MPH ON A HOT DAY, THE TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE LIGHT TURNS ON AND WE LOSE ALMOST ALL POWER AND CANT GET IT TO GO. WE HAD IT LOOKED AT BY A DEALERSHIP AND THEY REPLACED THE TRANS COOLER, TRANS LINES,AND TRANS FLUID. BUT THE ISSUE IS ST...

Jun 30, 2016 Suspension 140,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY CAR NEW IN 2007 WITH 98 MILES ON IT. IN 2011, WITH NEARLY 40,000 MILES, BOTH MY FRONT CONTROL ARMS NEEDED REPLACED. I HAVE SINCE NEEDED THEM (ALONG WITH THE TIRES) REPLACED AT LEAST 5 TIMES. GRANTED, I NOW HAVE OVER 140K MILES ON MY CAR, BUT THIS IS NOT SOMETHING THAT SHOULD HAPPEN ON...

Jun 30, 2016 Suspension 140,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY CAR NEW IN 2007 WITH 98 MILES ON IT. IN 2011, WITH NEARLY 40,000 MILES, BOTH MY FRONT CONTROL ARMS NEEDED REPLACED. I HAVE SINCE NEEDED THEM (ALONG WITH THE TIRES) REPLACED AT LEAST 5 TIMES. GRANTED, I NOW HAVE OVER 140K MILES ON MY CAR, BUT THIS IS NOT SOMETHING THAT SHOULD HAPPEN ON...

May 3, 2016 Suspension 115,000 mi

WAS UNDER OUR 2008 COMPASS WHILE CHANGING THE SERPENTINE BELT AND NOTICE SEVERE RUST ROT ON THE SUBFRAME. CAN ACTUALLY PUSH MY FINGERS THROUGH IT. I SEE THAT THE 2005 THROUGH 2007 MODELS HAVE A RECALL ON THE SUBFRAME BUT NOT THE 2008 MODEL EVEN THOUGH THEY HAVE THE SAME PROBLEMS.

May 3, 2016 Suspension 115,000 mi

WAS UNDER OUR 2008 COMPASS WHILE CHANGING THE SERPENTINE BELT AND NOTICE SEVERE RUST ROT ON THE SUBFRAME. CAN ACTUALLY PUSH MY FINGERS THROUGH IT. I SEE THAT THE 2005 THROUGH 2007 MODELS HAVE A RECALL ON THE SUBFRAME BUT NOT THE 2008 MODEL EVEN THOUGH THEY HAVE THE SAME PROBLEMS.

Mar 26, 2016 Engine 79,000 mi

CAR HAS ~79,000 MILES. IT STALLS AFTER FILLING UP EVERY TIME. AFTER ABOUT 5-10 MINS OF KEEPING THE IDLE UP BY PUSHING THE GAS THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO GO AWAY. I'VE READ THAT THIS IS BECOMING A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS LINE OF VEHICLES (INCLUDING PATRIOT).

Mar 26, 2016 Engine 79,000 mi

CAR HAS ~79,000 MILES. IT STALLS AFTER FILLING UP EVERY TIME. AFTER ABOUT 5-10 MINS OF KEEPING THE IDLE UP BY PUSHING THE GAS THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO GO AWAY. I'VE READ THAT THIS IS BECOMING A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS LINE OF VEHICLES (INCLUDING PATRIOT).

Mar 20, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 68,000 mi

RECENTLY MY 2008 JEEP COMPASS STARTED HAVING TROUBLE WITH REFUELING. IT WOULD SPIT FUEL BACK OUT ANYTIME I TRIED TO FILL THE TANK. THE DEALER CLEANED THE CHECK VALVE IN THE FUEL TANK, BUT IT ONLY LASTED FOR ONE FILL UP. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE! TODAY, FUEL CAME GUSHING BACK OUT AND SOAKED MY PANTS LE...

Mar 20, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 68,000 mi

RECENTLY MY 2008 JEEP COMPASS STARTED HAVING TROUBLE WITH REFUELING. IT WOULD SPIT FUEL BACK OUT ANYTIME I TRIED TO FILL THE TANK. THE DEALER CLEANED THE CHECK VALVE IN THE FUEL TANK, BUT IT ONLY LASTED FOR ONE FILL UP. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE! TODAY, FUEL CAME GUSHING BACK OUT AND SOAKED MY PANTS LE...

Mar 2, 2016 Power Train Fire 171,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMPASS 4X4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED TO THE RIGHT. SPARKS AND FLAMES APPEARED FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE FLAMES EXTINGUISHED THEMSELVES AND THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE AT HER RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPEND...

Mar 2, 2016 Electrical System Fire 171,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMPASS 4X4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED TO THE RIGHT. SPARKS AND FLAMES APPEARED FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE FLAMES EXTINGUISHED THEMSELVES AND THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE AT HER RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPEND...

Mar 2, 2016 Suspension Fire 171,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMPASS 4X4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED TO THE RIGHT. SPARKS AND FLAMES APPEARED FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE FLAMES EXTINGUISHED THEMSELVES AND THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE AT HER RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPEND...

Mar 2, 2016 Service Brakes Fire 171,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMPASS 4X4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED TO THE RIGHT. SPARKS AND FLAMES APPEARED FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE FLAMES EXTINGUISHED THEMSELVES AND THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE AT HER RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPEND...

Mar 2, 2016 Power Train Fire 171,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMPASS 4X4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED TO THE RIGHT. SPARKS AND FLAMES APPEARED FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE FLAMES EXTINGUISHED THEMSELVES AND THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE AT HER RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPEND...

Mar 2, 2016 Electrical System Fire 171,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMPASS 4X4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED TO THE RIGHT. SPARKS AND FLAMES APPEARED FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE FLAMES EXTINGUISHED THEMSELVES AND THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE AT HER RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPEND...

Mar 2, 2016 Suspension Fire 171,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMPASS 4X4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED TO THE RIGHT. SPARKS AND FLAMES APPEARED FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE FLAMES EXTINGUISHED THEMSELVES AND THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE AT HER RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPEND...

Mar 2, 2016 Service Brakes Fire 171,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMPASS 4X4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED TO THE RIGHT. SPARKS AND FLAMES APPEARED FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE FLAMES EXTINGUISHED THEMSELVES AND THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE AT HER RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPEND...

Dec 7, 2015 Steering 143,000 mi

THE CLOCK SPRING WAS GOING IN THE STEERING COLUMN. IT STARTED AS A CLICKING NOISE WHEN I TURNED THE WHEEL. I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE AXLE SHAFT AND REPLACED IT AND STILL HAD THE SAME NOISE. I TOOK IT TO A GARAGE AND THEY FOUND THE CLOCK SPRING WAS BAD. HE SAID THAT WHEN THESE GO YOUR STEERING WHEEL WILL...

Dec 7, 2015 Steering 143,000 mi

THE CLOCK SPRING WAS GOING IN THE STEERING COLUMN. IT STARTED AS A CLICKING NOISE WHEN I TURNED THE WHEEL. I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE AXLE SHAFT AND REPLACED IT AND STILL HAD THE SAME NOISE. I TOOK IT TO A GARAGE AND THEY FOUND THE CLOCK SPRING WAS BAD. HE SAID THAT WHEN THESE GO YOUR STEERING WHEEL WILL...

Oct 26, 2015 Structure 104,000 mi

MY COMPASS CREAKS AND RATTLES LOUDLY OVER BUMPS. TOOK IT TO A GARAGE AND THEY NOTIFIED ME THAT THE SUBFRAMES WERE ROTTED REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF THE SUBFRAMES, BUT ALSO REPLACEMENT OF THE CONTROL ARMS, LINKS, AS WELL AS THE NEED FOR AN ALIGNMENT.THIS CAR IS ONLY 7 YEARS OLD AND SHOULD NOT HAVE THIS...

Oct 26, 2015 Structure 104,000 mi

MY COMPASS CREAKS AND RATTLES LOUDLY OVER BUMPS. TOOK IT TO A GARAGE AND THEY NOTIFIED ME THAT THE SUBFRAMES WERE ROTTED REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF THE SUBFRAMES, BUT ALSO REPLACEMENT OF THE CONTROL ARMS, LINKS, AS WELL AS THE NEED FOR AN ALIGNMENT.THIS CAR IS ONLY 7 YEARS OLD AND SHOULD NOT HAVE THIS...

Aug 12, 2015 Structure 128,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMPASS 4X4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE SERVICED FOR AN OIL CHANGE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT SUB FRAME WAS PARTIALLY ROTTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENTIRE FRONT SUB FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ...

Aug 12, 2015 Structure 128,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMPASS 4X4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE SERVICED FOR AN OIL CHANGE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT SUB FRAME WAS PARTIALLY ROTTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENTIRE FRONT SUB FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ...

Aug 9, 2015 Unknown Or Other Fire 71,089 mi

AFTER DRIVING 311 MILES FORM OCEAN CITY MD, WE STOPPED FOR A REST AT 179 N PLAZA ACCESS RD, SOMERSET, PA 15501. AFTER AN ESTIMATED 30 MINUTE BREAK, WE RETURNED TO THE JEEP FILLED WITH SMOKE. UPON GETTING MY FAMILY TO SAFETY, CLEARING THE DRIVER'S AROUND THE JEEP, CALLING 9-11, AND PULLING OUR LUGG...

Aug 9, 2015 Unknown Or Other Fire 71,089 mi

AFTER DRIVING 311 MILES FORM OCEAN CITY MD, WE STOPPED FOR A REST AT 179 N PLAZA ACCESS RD, SOMERSET, PA 15501. AFTER AN ESTIMATED 30 MINUTE BREAK, WE RETURNED TO THE JEEP FILLED WITH SMOKE. UPON GETTING MY FAMILY TO SAFETY, CLEARING THE DRIVER'S AROUND THE JEEP, CALLING 9-11, AND PULLING OUR LUGG...

Jul 10, 2015 Electrical System 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMPASS 4X4. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR WAS CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED EACH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT BEGAN TO HEAR STATIC COMING FROM THE RADIO THAT CAUSED THE RADI...

Jul 10, 2015 Air Bags 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMPASS 4X4. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR WAS CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED EACH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT BEGAN TO HEAR STATIC COMING FROM THE RADIO THAT CAUSED THE RADI...

Jul 10, 2015 Equipment 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMPASS 4X4. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR WAS CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED EACH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT BEGAN TO HEAR STATIC COMING FROM THE RADIO THAT CAUSED THE RADI...

Jul 10, 2015 Electrical System 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMPASS 4X4. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR WAS CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED EACH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT BEGAN TO HEAR STATIC COMING FROM THE RADIO THAT CAUSED THE RADI...

Jul 10, 2015 Air Bags 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMPASS 4X4. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR WAS CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED EACH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT BEGAN TO HEAR STATIC COMING FROM THE RADIO THAT CAUSED THE RADI...

Jul 10, 2015 Equipment 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMPASS 4X4. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR WAS CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED EACH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT BEGAN TO HEAR STATIC COMING FROM THE RADIO THAT CAUSED THE RADI...

Feb 14, 2015 Tires Fire

WE PURCHASED 4 GOODYEAR WRANGLE TIRES IN 2012 AND EXPERIENCED 2 BLOW OUTS AND HAVING ISSUES WITH ANOTHER. WE CONTACTED GOODYEAR AND THEY RESPONDED WITH WARRANTY INFORMATION. *TR

Feb 14, 2015 Tires Fire

WE PURCHASED 4 GOODYEAR WRANGLE TIRES IN 2012 AND EXPERIENCED 2 BLOW OUTS AND HAVING ISSUES WITH ANOTHER. WE CONTACTED GOODYEAR AND THEY RESPONDED WITH WARRANTY INFORMATION. *TR

Sep 22, 2014 Suspension 44,000 mi

BALL JOINTS WENT BAD AT 44000 MILES! *TR

Sep 22, 2014 Suspension 44,000 mi

BALL JOINTS WENT BAD AT 44000 MILES! *TR

Aug 11, 2014 Suspension 40,000 mi

BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.... I PURCHASED 4 BRAND NEW TIRES AROUND THE END OF 2012. THE FRONT TWO TIRES WERE SO BAD DUE TO THE BALL JOINT/BEARINGS I HAD TO PURCHASE TWO NEW FRONT TIRES IN APRIL 2014. THAT'S WHEN I ACTUALLY NOTICED IT. I'M SURE THEY NEEDED REPLACEMENT SOONER THAN THAT. I WAS...

Aug 11, 2014 Suspension 40,000 mi

BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.... I PURCHASED 4 BRAND NEW TIRES AROUND THE END OF 2012. THE FRONT TWO TIRES WERE SO BAD DUE TO THE BALL JOINT/BEARINGS I HAD TO PURCHASE TWO NEW FRONT TIRES IN APRIL 2014. THAT'S WHEN I ACTUALLY NOTICED IT. I'M SURE THEY NEEDED REPLACEMENT SOONER THAN THAT. I WAS...

Jun 30, 2014 Electrical System 65,000 mi

I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE IN 5/2014, THE FOLLOWING DAY I NOTICED ODOMETER JUMPED UP ABOUT 300 MILES AND I LIVE ONLY ABOUT 20 MILES AWAY FROM THE DEALER. I ALSO NOTICED THAT TPM LIGHT CAME ON AND HALF THE RADIO WAS LIT. I TOOK IT BACK THE VERY NEXT DAY AND SAID THAT THEY WOULD NEED IT TO ORDER A NEW CLUS...

Jun 30, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 65,000 mi

I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE IN 5/2014, THE FOLLOWING DAY I NOTICED ODOMETER JUMPED UP ABOUT 300 MILES AND I LIVE ONLY ABOUT 20 MILES AWAY FROM THE DEALER. I ALSO NOTICED THAT TPM LIGHT CAME ON AND HALF THE RADIO WAS LIT. I TOOK IT BACK THE VERY NEXT DAY AND SAID THAT THEY WOULD NEED IT TO ORDER A NEW CLUS...

Jun 30, 2014 Electrical System 65,000 mi

I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE IN 5/2014, THE FOLLOWING DAY I NOTICED ODOMETER JUMPED UP ABOUT 300 MILES AND I LIVE ONLY ABOUT 20 MILES AWAY FROM THE DEALER. I ALSO NOTICED THAT TPM LIGHT CAME ON AND HALF THE RADIO WAS LIT. I TOOK IT BACK THE VERY NEXT DAY AND SAID THAT THEY WOULD NEED IT TO ORDER A NEW CLUS...

Jun 30, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 65,000 mi

I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE IN 5/2014, THE FOLLOWING DAY I NOTICED ODOMETER JUMPED UP ABOUT 300 MILES AND I LIVE ONLY ABOUT 20 MILES AWAY FROM THE DEALER. I ALSO NOTICED THAT TPM LIGHT CAME ON AND HALF THE RADIO WAS LIT. I TOOK IT BACK THE VERY NEXT DAY AND SAID THAT THEY WOULD NEED IT TO ORDER A NEW CLUS...

Jun 3, 2014 Suspension 39,000 mi

39000 MILES AND SO MANY SUSPENSION PROBLEMS CONTROL ARMS,BALL JOINTS,TIE RODS,STRUTS HOPING MY FAMILY DOESN'T DIE IN THIS VEHICLE WHAT I SEE IN THE NEWS ABOUT CHRYSLER LATELY SCARES THE HELL OUT OF ME TRYING TO KEEP THIS VEHICLE OFF FREEWAY DON'T KNOW WHERE TO TURN CHRYSLER SAYS THERE IS NO PROBLEM...

Jun 3, 2014 Steering 39,000 mi

39000 MILES AND SO MANY SUSPENSION PROBLEMS CONTROL ARMS,BALL JOINTS,TIE RODS,STRUTS HOPING MY FAMILY DOESN'T DIE IN THIS VEHICLE WHAT I SEE IN THE NEWS ABOUT CHRYSLER LATELY SCARES THE HELL OUT OF ME TRYING TO KEEP THIS VEHICLE OFF FREEWAY DON'T KNOW WHERE TO TURN CHRYSLER SAYS THERE IS NO PROBLEM...

Jun 3, 2014 Structure 39,000 mi

39000 MILES AND SO MANY SUSPENSION PROBLEMS CONTROL ARMS,BALL JOINTS,TIE RODS,STRUTS HOPING MY FAMILY DOESN'T DIE IN THIS VEHICLE WHAT I SEE IN THE NEWS ABOUT CHRYSLER LATELY SCARES THE HELL OUT OF ME TRYING TO KEEP THIS VEHICLE OFF FREEWAY DON'T KNOW WHERE TO TURN CHRYSLER SAYS THERE IS NO PROBLEM...

Jun 3, 2014 Suspension 39,000 mi

39000 MILES AND SO MANY SUSPENSION PROBLEMS CONTROL ARMS,BALL JOINTS,TIE RODS,STRUTS HOPING MY FAMILY DOESN'T DIE IN THIS VEHICLE WHAT I SEE IN THE NEWS ABOUT CHRYSLER LATELY SCARES THE HELL OUT OF ME TRYING TO KEEP THIS VEHICLE OFF FREEWAY DON'T KNOW WHERE TO TURN CHRYSLER SAYS THERE IS NO PROBLEM...

Jun 3, 2014 Steering 39,000 mi

39000 MILES AND SO MANY SUSPENSION PROBLEMS CONTROL ARMS,BALL JOINTS,TIE RODS,STRUTS HOPING MY FAMILY DOESN'T DIE IN THIS VEHICLE WHAT I SEE IN THE NEWS ABOUT CHRYSLER LATELY SCARES THE HELL OUT OF ME TRYING TO KEEP THIS VEHICLE OFF FREEWAY DON'T KNOW WHERE TO TURN CHRYSLER SAYS THERE IS NO PROBLEM...

Jun 3, 2014 Structure 39,000 mi

39000 MILES AND SO MANY SUSPENSION PROBLEMS CONTROL ARMS,BALL JOINTS,TIE RODS,STRUTS HOPING MY FAMILY DOESN'T DIE IN THIS VEHICLE WHAT I SEE IN THE NEWS ABOUT CHRYSLER LATELY SCARES THE HELL OUT OF ME TRYING TO KEEP THIS VEHICLE OFF FREEWAY DON'T KNOW WHERE TO TURN CHRYSLER SAYS THERE IS NO PROBLEM...

Feb 15, 2013 Wheels 23,973 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT BRAND NEW IN 2010. WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO GET ONE OF THE TIRES REPLACED. THE AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICS FOUND MULTIPLE PROBLEMS IN THE CONTROL ARM AND THE BALL JOINT OF THE WHEEL. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THE PROBLEM IS VERY COMMON TO JEEP COMPASS. I JUST WANT TO FILE A COMPLAIN...

Feb 15, 2013 Suspension 23,973 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT BRAND NEW IN 2010. WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO GET ONE OF THE TIRES REPLACED. THE AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICS FOUND MULTIPLE PROBLEMS IN THE CONTROL ARM AND THE BALL JOINT OF THE WHEEL. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THE PROBLEM IS VERY COMMON TO JEEP COMPASS. I JUST WANT TO FILE A COMPLAIN...

Feb 15, 2013 Steering 23,973 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT BRAND NEW IN 2010. WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO GET ONE OF THE TIRES REPLACED. THE AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICS FOUND MULTIPLE PROBLEMS IN THE CONTROL ARM AND THE BALL JOINT OF THE WHEEL. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THE PROBLEM IS VERY COMMON TO JEEP COMPASS. I JUST WANT TO FILE A COMPLAIN...

Feb 15, 2013 Wheels 23,973 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT BRAND NEW IN 2010. WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO GET ONE OF THE TIRES REPLACED. THE AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICS FOUND MULTIPLE PROBLEMS IN THE CONTROL ARM AND THE BALL JOINT OF THE WHEEL. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THE PROBLEM IS VERY COMMON TO JEEP COMPASS. I JUST WANT TO FILE A COMPLAIN...

Feb 15, 2013 Suspension 23,973 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT BRAND NEW IN 2010. WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO GET ONE OF THE TIRES REPLACED. THE AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICS FOUND MULTIPLE PROBLEMS IN THE CONTROL ARM AND THE BALL JOINT OF THE WHEEL. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THE PROBLEM IS VERY COMMON TO JEEP COMPASS. I JUST WANT TO FILE A COMPLAIN...

Feb 15, 2013 Steering 23,973 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT BRAND NEW IN 2010. WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO GET ONE OF THE TIRES REPLACED. THE AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICS FOUND MULTIPLE PROBLEMS IN THE CONTROL ARM AND THE BALL JOINT OF THE WHEEL. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THE PROBLEM IS VERY COMMON TO JEEP COMPASS. I JUST WANT TO FILE A COMPLAIN...

Jul 10, 2012 Suspension 53,850 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMPASS 4X4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR ROUTINE SERVICE WHEN THE MECHANIC ADVISED THAT SHE NEEDED TO REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 53,850. UPDATED 08-01-12 *BF THE CON...

Jul 10, 2012 Suspension 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMPASS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE WHEN SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE UPPER CONTROL ARM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT WARRANTY WOU...

Jul 10, 2012 Suspension 53,850 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMPASS 4X4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR ROUTINE SERVICE WHEN THE MECHANIC ADVISED THAT SHE NEEDED TO REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 53,850. UPDATED 08-01-12 *BF THE CON...

Jul 10, 2012 Suspension 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMPASS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE WHEN SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE UPPER CONTROL ARM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT WARRANTY WOU...

Jun 28, 2012 Power Train 66,000 mi

ON FREEWAY, SUDDENLY FELT NO POWER. CAR LOST POWER AND WOULD NOT GO OVER 20 MPH. GOT OFF FREEWAY, PUT CAR INTO PARK, WOULD NOT GO IN REVERSE, STARTED UP AGAIN, SAME PROBLEM. RPMS GO UP, BUT NO MOMENTUM TO CAR EVEN WITH FOOT ON FLOOR ON GAS PEDAL. AFTER CAR WAS TURNED OFF AND KEY WAS TAKEN OUT, IT...

Jun 28, 2012 Power Train 66,000 mi

ON FREEWAY, SUDDENLY FELT NO POWER. CAR LOST POWER AND WOULD NOT GO OVER 20 MPH. GOT OFF FREEWAY, PUT CAR INTO PARK, WOULD NOT GO IN REVERSE, STARTED UP AGAIN, SAME PROBLEM. RPMS GO UP, BUT NO MOMENTUM TO CAR EVEN WITH FOOT ON FLOOR ON GAS PEDAL. AFTER CAR WAS TURNED OFF AND KEY WAS TAKEN OUT, IT...

Apr 4, 2012 Steering 99,512 mi

LEFT FRONT TIE ROD FAILED WHILE TURNING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY. *TR

Apr 4, 2012 Power Train 104,000 mi

I STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT, BEGAN TO ACCELERATE WHEN LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND THE CAR STARTED SHAKING. I PULLED INTO A GAS STATION, AT THAT POINT MY CAR WOULD NO LONGER MOVE WHILE PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL. I HAD TO BE TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED MY TRANSMISSION HAD FAILED. *TR

Apr 4, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 104,000 mi

I STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT, BEGAN TO ACCELERATE WHEN LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND THE CAR STARTED SHAKING. I PULLED INTO A GAS STATION, AT THAT POINT MY CAR WOULD NO LONGER MOVE WHILE PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL. I HAD TO BE TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED MY TRANSMISSION HAD FAILED. *TR

Apr 4, 2012 Steering 99,512 mi

LEFT FRONT TIE ROD FAILED WHILE TURNING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY. *TR

Apr 4, 2012 Power Train 104,000 mi

I STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT, BEGAN TO ACCELERATE WHEN LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND THE CAR STARTED SHAKING. I PULLED INTO A GAS STATION, AT THAT POINT MY CAR WOULD NO LONGER MOVE WHILE PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL. I HAD TO BE TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED MY TRANSMISSION HAD FAILED. *TR

Apr 4, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 104,000 mi

I STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT, BEGAN TO ACCELERATE WHEN LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND THE CAR STARTED SHAKING. I PULLED INTO A GAS STATION, AT THAT POINT MY CAR WOULD NO LONGER MOVE WHILE PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL. I HAD TO BE TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED MY TRANSMISSION HAD FAILED. *TR

Jan 4, 2012 Steering 50,000 mi

THE STEERING BEGAN TO PULL SHARPLY TO THE SIDE. WHEN THE JEEP WAS TAKEN TO THE SHOP, THE MECHANIC WAS ABLE TO GET THE PART IMMEDIATELY FROM THE DEALER BECAUSE THE PART WAS KEPT IN STOCK BECAUSE IT IS SO OFTEN REPLACED. THE MECHANIC SAID THAT LOWER BALL JOINTS TYPICALLY LAST AT LEAST TWICE AS LONG AS...

Jan 4, 2012 Suspension 50,000 mi

THE STEERING BEGAN TO PULL SHARPLY TO THE SIDE. WHEN THE JEEP WAS TAKEN TO THE SHOP, THE MECHANIC WAS ABLE TO GET THE PART IMMEDIATELY FROM THE DEALER BECAUSE THE PART WAS KEPT IN STOCK BECAUSE IT IS SO OFTEN REPLACED. THE MECHANIC SAID THAT LOWER BALL JOINTS TYPICALLY LAST AT LEAST TWICE AS LONG AS...

Jan 4, 2012 Steering 50,000 mi

THE STEERING BEGAN TO PULL SHARPLY TO THE SIDE. WHEN THE JEEP WAS TAKEN TO THE SHOP, THE MECHANIC WAS ABLE TO GET THE PART IMMEDIATELY FROM THE DEALER BECAUSE THE PART WAS KEPT IN STOCK BECAUSE IT IS SO OFTEN REPLACED. THE MECHANIC SAID THAT LOWER BALL JOINTS TYPICALLY LAST AT LEAST TWICE AS LONG AS...

Jan 4, 2012 Suspension 50,000 mi

THE STEERING BEGAN TO PULL SHARPLY TO THE SIDE. WHEN THE JEEP WAS TAKEN TO THE SHOP, THE MECHANIC WAS ABLE TO GET THE PART IMMEDIATELY FROM THE DEALER BECAUSE THE PART WAS KEPT IN STOCK BECAUSE IT IS SO OFTEN REPLACED. THE MECHANIC SAID THAT LOWER BALL JOINTS TYPICALLY LAST AT LEAST TWICE AS LONG AS...

Oct 11, 2011 Suspension 18,970 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMPASS 4X4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE SERVICED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE...

Oct 11, 2011 Suspension 18,970 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMPASS 4X4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE SERVICED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE...

Sep 23, 2011 Suspension 38,417 mi

OUR 2008 JEEP COMPASS HAS BALL JOINT AND TIE ROD END FAILURE. *TR

Sep 23, 2011 Steering 38,417 mi

OUR 2008 JEEP COMPASS HAS BALL JOINT AND TIE ROD END FAILURE. *TR

Sep 23, 2011 Suspension 38,417 mi

OUR 2008 JEEP COMPASS HAS BALL JOINT AND TIE ROD END FAILURE. *TR

Sep 23, 2011 Steering 38,417 mi

OUR 2008 JEEP COMPASS HAS BALL JOINT AND TIE ROD END FAILURE. *TR

Sep 12, 2011 Suspension 100 mi

I BOUGHT MY COMPASS NEW IN JUNE, 2008. I COMPLAINED ABOUT A CRACKING NOISE COMING FROM THE RIGHT FRONT END THE 2ND DAY I HAD THE CAR. I BROUGHT IT BACK TO THE DEALER & THEY REPLACED THE R/F AXLE. IT STILL MADE THE SAME CRACKING NOISE. I TOOK IT BACK & THE DEALER SAID THE BOLTS ON THE CONTROL ARM WER...

Sep 12, 2011 Steering 100 mi

I BOUGHT MY COMPASS NEW IN JUNE, 2008. I COMPLAINED ABOUT A CRACKING NOISE COMING FROM THE RIGHT FRONT END THE 2ND DAY I HAD THE CAR. I BROUGHT IT BACK TO THE DEALER & THEY REPLACED THE R/F AXLE. IT STILL MADE THE SAME CRACKING NOISE. I TOOK IT BACK & THE DEALER SAID THE BOLTS ON THE CONTROL ARM WER...

Sep 12, 2011 Suspension 100 mi

I BOUGHT MY COMPASS NEW IN JUNE, 2008. I COMPLAINED ABOUT A CRACKING NOISE COMING FROM THE RIGHT FRONT END THE 2ND DAY I HAD THE CAR. I BROUGHT IT BACK TO THE DEALER & THEY REPLACED THE R/F AXLE. IT STILL MADE THE SAME CRACKING NOISE. I TOOK IT BACK & THE DEALER SAID THE BOLTS ON THE CONTROL ARM WER...

Sep 12, 2011 Steering 100 mi

I BOUGHT MY COMPASS NEW IN JUNE, 2008. I COMPLAINED ABOUT A CRACKING NOISE COMING FROM THE RIGHT FRONT END THE 2ND DAY I HAD THE CAR. I BROUGHT IT BACK TO THE DEALER & THEY REPLACED THE R/F AXLE. IT STILL MADE THE SAME CRACKING NOISE. I TOOK IT BACK & THE DEALER SAID THE BOLTS ON THE CONTROL ARM WER...

Aug 26, 2011 Suspension 32,000 mi

MY 2008 JEEP COMPASS, WITH APPROXIMATELY 32,000 MILES, REQUIRED THE LOWER BALL JOINTS TO BOTH BE REPLACED OR RISK A SERIOUS POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD. THESE PARTS SHOULD HAVE LASTED AT LEAST TWICE AS LONG AS THEY ACTUALLY DID AND THE TECHNICIAN AT THE JEEP DEALERSHIP I SPOKE WITH SAID THIS IS A RECURR...

Aug 26, 2011 Steering 32,000 mi

MY 2008 JEEP COMPASS, WITH APPROXIMATELY 32,000 MILES, REQUIRED THE LOWER BALL JOINTS TO BOTH BE REPLACED OR RISK A SERIOUS POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD. THESE PARTS SHOULD HAVE LASTED AT LEAST TWICE AS LONG AS THEY ACTUALLY DID AND THE TECHNICIAN AT THE JEEP DEALERSHIP I SPOKE WITH SAID THIS IS A RECURR...

Aug 26, 2011 Suspension 32,000 mi

MY 2008 JEEP COMPASS, WITH APPROXIMATELY 32,000 MILES, REQUIRED THE LOWER BALL JOINTS TO BOTH BE REPLACED OR RISK A SERIOUS POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD. THESE PARTS SHOULD HAVE LASTED AT LEAST TWICE AS LONG AS THEY ACTUALLY DID AND THE TECHNICIAN AT THE JEEP DEALERSHIP I SPOKE WITH SAID THIS IS A RECURR...

Aug 26, 2011 Steering 32,000 mi

MY 2008 JEEP COMPASS, WITH APPROXIMATELY 32,000 MILES, REQUIRED THE LOWER BALL JOINTS TO BOTH BE REPLACED OR RISK A SERIOUS POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD. THESE PARTS SHOULD HAVE LASTED AT LEAST TWICE AS LONG AS THEY ACTUALLY DID AND THE TECHNICIAN AT THE JEEP DEALERSHIP I SPOKE WITH SAID THIS IS A RECURR...

May 10, 2011 Steering 53,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMPASS. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE IT STALLED AND A RED SYMBOL WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. A RED LIGHT BULB ALSO ILLUMINATED ON THE LEFT HAND CORNER OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, HE WOULD EXPERIENCE A L...

May 10, 2011 Steering 53,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMPASS. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE IT STALLED AND A RED SYMBOL WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. A RED LIGHT BULB ALSO ILLUMINATED ON THE LEFT HAND CORNER OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, HE WOULD EXPERIENCE A L...

Apr 8, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 17,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMPASS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. WHENEVER THE VEHICLE STALLED, THE CONTACT WAS FORCED TO COAST ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND WAIT A FEW MINUTES IN ORDER TO RESTART IT. THE VEHICLE STALLED FIVE TIMES WITHIN THE LAST YEAR. WHEN TH...

Apr 8, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 17,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMPASS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. WHENEVER THE VEHICLE STALLED, THE CONTACT WAS FORCED TO COAST ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND WAIT A FEW MINUTES IN ORDER TO RESTART IT. THE VEHICLE STALLED FIVE TIMES WITHIN THE LAST YEAR. WHEN TH...

Feb 23, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMPASS SPORT 4X4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DECELERATE IN SNOWY WEATHER, THE BRAKES WOULD NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY AND WOULD EXHIBIT AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION BUT THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAI...

Feb 23, 2011 Suspension 20,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMPASS SPORT 4X4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DECELERATE IN SNOWY WEATHER, THE BRAKES WOULD NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY AND WOULD EXHIBIT AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION BUT THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAI...

Feb 23, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMPASS SPORT 4X4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DECELERATE IN SNOWY WEATHER, THE BRAKES WOULD NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY AND WOULD EXHIBIT AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION BUT THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAI...

Feb 23, 2011 Suspension 20,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMPASS SPORT 4X4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DECELERATE IN SNOWY WEATHER, THE BRAKES WOULD NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY AND WOULD EXHIBIT AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION BUT THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAI...

Feb 17, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 22,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMPASS 4X4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE CONTACT APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE BRAKES WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE OCCURRED THREE TIMES. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS APPROXIMATELY AN INCH OF SNOW ON THE GROUND WHEN THE F...

Feb 17, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 22,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMPASS 4X4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE CONTACT APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE BRAKES WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE OCCURRED THREE TIMES. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS APPROXIMATELY AN INCH OF SNOW ON THE GROUND WHEN THE F...

Aug 26, 2010 Suspension 50,000 mi

BALL JOINT ON THE 2008 JEEP COMPASS IS HAS GONE BAD AFTER JUST 50,000 MILES. OVER 1/2 " OF PLAY IN THE JOINT THAT COULD CAUSE SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL FROM THE VEHICLE CAUSING A DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. *TR

Aug 26, 2010 Suspension 50,000 mi

BALL JOINT ON THE 2008 JEEP COMPASS IS HAS GONE BAD AFTER JUST 50,000 MILES. OVER 1/2 " OF PLAY IN THE JOINT THAT COULD CAUSE SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL FROM THE VEHICLE CAUSING A DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. *TR

Aug 11, 2010 Power Train 13,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMPASS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON ANY INCLINE IN THE DRIVE POSITION WHEN SHE TOOK HER FOOT OFF OF THE BRAKE PEDAL THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS INSTEAD OF FORWARD OR REMAINING STEADY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THEY FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BUT THE OWNER T...

Aug 11, 2010 Power Train 13,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMPASS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON ANY INCLINE IN THE DRIVE POSITION WHEN SHE TOOK HER FOOT OFF OF THE BRAKE PEDAL THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS INSTEAD OF FORWARD OR REMAINING STEADY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THEY FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BUT THE OWNER T...

Jun 30, 2010 Air Bags Fire 72,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMPASS. SHE STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITENTLY OFF AND ON AND THERE WAS A SMELL OF WIRE MELTING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THE AIRBAG DETONATOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REP...

Jun 30, 2010 Air Bags Fire 72,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMPASS. SHE STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITENTLY OFF AND ON AND THERE WAS A SMELL OF WIRE MELTING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THE AIRBAG DETONATOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REP...