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2018 Jeep COMPASS Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1650509
Internal NHTSA #	11316728
Manufacurer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Brand	JEEP
Model	COMPASS
Model Year	2018
File date	20/02/20
Component	POWER TRAIN
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	At the end of february 2020 my 2018 jeep compass engine would seize, while i was driving. It would shut off, and automatically put on the parking brake. I would no longer be able to accelerate, i'd lose power steering, and then it would struggle to restart. This obviously put me at high risk for causing an accident or being involved in a collision. Before the engine shut down, i would see "cannot shift while vehicle is in drive" on my dashboard screen. I had it towed to dealership, as i was rightly terrified to drive it, and they said it was a loose electrical shifting wire. They stated that they secured it and that it should be fine. It happened again two days later, this time with no dashboard screen indication, only the d on my gear stick flashed, and i brought it back. Upon inspection the dealership said that i was out of oil and this was triggering the engine shut off. I was 800 miles over for an oil change (that i had scheduled but was unable to drive to because of the car malfunctioning) however my car had given me no indication whatsoever that it needed oil. I now must go back to the dealer in 1000 miles for an oil consumption test. Dealership predicts i may possibly need a new engine. My car also jerks when i switch gears and at times it struggles to start. Even if the engine is replaced there is no guarantee that the car engine won't seize again if it is low on oil, or thinks it is, and i shouldn't have to manually check the oil of a 2018 vehicle that i purchased with the expectation that it was safe and reliable. Really disappointed with chrysler. I've owned jeeps in the past that were great and lasted forever. This is really something that chrysler should consider recalling the whole make/model for. I'm afraid to drive anywhere or have other people in my car. My car is a liability not a safe passenger vehicle.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	16800
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	WESTERLY, RI
VIN pattern	3C4NJDAB4JTXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
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Date of purchase	29/06/24
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	25
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2018 Jeep COMPASS Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2018 Jeep COMPASS Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

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