Issue ID | 1600884 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11255461 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | COMPASS |
Model Year | 2018 |
File date | 04/09/19 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The steering wheel in the jeep compass 2018 locks up causing the brakes to not work and as the driver i lost control of the vehicle because the steering didn't have full functionaliy. The vehicle stalls, and brakes don't work properly. There have been time where the car randomly shuts off completely in the middle of a highway after a sharp turn. Loss of power steering compounds the problem by making the vehicle difficult to steer off the roadway or highway and caused a collision. The engine has also randomly shut up, and car has jolted in the past a few times creating a major problem and has happened a few times while driving. There are over 1,000 of complaints on line about this vehicle, make and model. The vehicle keeps moving and loses control leaving the drive unable to have control to stop an accident or drive.*dt consumer stated i don |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 12200 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | TOTOWA, NJ |
VIN pattern | 3C4NJDBB5JTXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
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? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 50 |
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