2.3

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
65,591 miles

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2014 Jeep Compass Owner Comments

problem #20

Aug 012020

Compass

  • 96,000 miles

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

I was driving my car and it was not getting any speed with the pedal floored. The car started making loud noises from engine and the etc light came on, check engine light came on which is the mil light, also the ESC light, I was driving and almost got hit because of it driving fine speed limit and then down to less than 5 mph on a very busy street and intersection. There is a major issue as I had it in the shop a month ago for another malfunction. I was driving 55 mph and suddenly it just lost all compression to less than 5 mph. I was able to finally pull over to an area that had no shoulder so I was half in the road and turned the car off. Read the manual and said to cycle the engine several times to see if better. Ir wasn't better, and now trying to go into reverse, pedal to the ground it creeps 1 to 2 mph.

- New Paris, OH, USA

problem #19

Jul 292020

Compass

  • 74,000 miles
While driving the etc light came on and car lost speed to 20 mph. Also the engine light came on. I pulled over got out my manual and it said to put in park and turn off car. Cycle? it and try to start again. It worked for the next 5 miles and did it again. Air conditioner stopped putting out cool air. I drove home at 20 mph

- Huntington, WV, USA

problem #18

Jun 252020

Compass 4-cyl

  • 55,102 miles
While driving the ESC malfunction light came on and loss of power. Happened again and engine completely stalled and would not turn over for another five minutes.

- Lansdale, PA, USA

problem #17

Jun 172020

Compass 4-cyl

  • 69,481 miles

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

While driving my Jeep continues to stall and stutter and gives off multiple error codes. I get my 4 wheel turned on, ABS, fuel pump, and an electrical code that is a lighting bolt in a set of parenthesis. This is happening each time I am driving and the car slows to about 10 mph then begins to stop driving.

- Helena, MT, USA

problem #16

Nov 162019

Compass

  • 25,000 miles
My etc light came on as I was lsitting at a stop light.complete loss of power and could not accelerate past 20 mph. I turned the car off, let it sit for a mintue and restarted and everything was fine. But then after a few more minutes of driving it happened again

- Moonachie, NJ, USA

problem #15

Oct 122019

Compass

  • 98,000 miles
Driving on I70 & I81 going 70mph engine loses power. Was able to get off the road shut down the vehicle. Once restarted seemed fine but does this out of the blue and dealer can't mimic

- Hancock, MD, USA

problem #14

Nov 092019

Compass

  • 95,000 miles

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

While driving on the interstate at 70 miles per hour my Jeep Compass loss power. The engine light, etc light ESC light all came on as I was driving. This in turn immediately dropped my speed down to 20 miles per hour.

- Ruston, LA, USA

problem #13

Oct 192019

Compass

  • 140,000 miles
My truck stalled out while I was driving on I-75. I tried to restart it, and it came on but the electronic stability control signal and the electronic throttle control signal was flashing. The truck wouldn't go over 20 mph, and the signals never went off.

- River Rouge, MI, USA

problem #12

Jun 132019

Compass

  • 77,000 miles
2014 Jeep Compass sport lost power while driving on the highway this vehicle went from going 65-70 miles per hour to barely being able to get up to speed of 30mph that is with pressing accelerator all the way to the floor. Once exiting off of the highway the vehicle continued to lose power when pressing accelerator pedal all the way to the floor. The vehicle will start, but barley has any power to drive. This is very life threatening and dangerous! this problem has been noted and should have been recalled way before now. I have seen reviews about this happening to other Jeep Compass owners. Please fix asap! before lives are taken..

- Marietta, GA, USA

problem #11

Apr 122019

Compass

  • 90,000 miles
2014 Jeep Compass lost sudden speed on interstate. Couldn't accelerate over 20mph. 4X4, 'lightening bolt', traction control and engine lights all on. Extremely dangerous when traveling in high speed traffic. Was almost hit by a transfer truck.

- Harmony, NC, USA

problem #10

May 102019

Compass

  • 86,000 miles

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

Takata recall complaint - engine, fuel propulsion system, vehicle speed control 2014 Jeep Compass sputters and jerks, difficulty accelerating daily on all types of roads and highways since 2016 until current and now since 5/6/209 and 5/10/2019 the engine light randomly came on along with the electronic throttle light. Unable to accelerate above 45 or 50 mph..only gain speed when going downhill. I was scared and had the car towed home I was on the freeway my life was in danger

- Moreno Valley, CA, USA

problem #9

Apr 272018

Compass

  • 68,578 miles
Car does not want to go over 20 can push on the gas and will not go faster

- Ingram, TX, USA

problem #8

Feb 222019

Compass

  • 86,227 miles
I was driving about 45 mph on a country road, after a curve in the road, my Jeep"S traction control and check engine light came on as well as the electronic throttle control started flashing. My Jeep then went into "limp mode" and I couldn't drive faster than 40 mph. I'm so glad that I was on a country road because if this would have happened on a highway it would have been very dangerous. I was finally able to get my Jeep home and it has been fine since but now I'm constantly worried that this is going to happen again at anytime.

- Owaneco, IL, USA

problem #7

Aug 152018

Compass

  • 37,000 miles
The warning lights on the dash board go on intermittendly for the ABS, traction control, and 4WD. When driving the vehicle, the engine will pause a few seconds, warning lights will go on, and vehicle will proceed forward. The most significant instance was when I was turning left into an intersection, the vehicle vibrated for approximately 30 seconds, speed reduced to 2mph, warning ligts for ABS, traction control, and 4WD went on, and vehicle proceeded forward. I had vehicle serviced three times for this problem. When the vehicle is connected to the computer to run diagnostics, nothing is indicated. The mechanic changed the wheel bearing 4 times with the hope that would correct the problem. It has not. When driving on a highway, the vehicle seems to shift into this error mode with the pause, ABS, traction control, and 4WD lights go on and the vehicle proceeds forward. It does not happen when backing up. I fear this will cause an accident because of the hesitation of the engine when this happens..

- Hazle Township, PA, USA

problem #6

Mar 072018

Compass

  • 73,432 miles
While driving on the interstate the traction control lights flashes along with the electronic throttle control light, then the engine light comes on and it instantly loses engine power within minutes. This has happened three times now. I have changed battery, air filter, add gas cleaner products. Yet the problem still is happening. Very dangerous while driving at highway speeds down a extremely busy interstate.

- Kingston Springs, TN, USA

problem #5

Jul 182017

Compass

  • 61,000 miles
The ABS brake lights came on as well as the skid warning light when I started the car. About 30 seconds later as I was driving straight at about 25 mph down the street, there was a loud clicking sound and the brakes locked up and the steering wheel locked up too. Or possibly could have been the transmission that locked up. I can't be sure. But it is safe to say the entire care locked up leaving me unable to steer or maneuver the car in any manner. I waited a few minutes and the lights went off and I was able to get the car back home. I waited a couple of hours and started the car again and the ABS and skid light came back on. The car is a 2014 Jeep Compass.

- Creedmoor, NC, USA

problem #4

Mar 162017

Compass

  • miles
I've had to replace all 4 bearings, the 4 wheel drive went completely out during big snow in 2016, the rutter valve had gone bad(which costs over $400., having to replace alternator, and various other things... this Jeep had been nothing but a pain since I've had it and I bought it new. They are junk and the whole vehicle should be recalled.

- Stanton, KY, USA

problem #3

May 132016

Compass

  • 31,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Compass. After the vehicle was started, the ABS and electronic stability control activation malfunction warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 31,000.

- Olla, LA, USA

problem #2

Oct 302015

Compass

  • 38,000 miles
My Jeep is currently back at the dealership for the second time because the ESC turns off/on own its own. The first time this happened, the ABS and check engine lights came on and stayed on. The dealership said it was a faulty sensor and replaced it. Now a few months later it is doing the same thing again, and now the windshield wipers come on when I use the left/right turn signals, turn the headlights on, and sometimes just driving down the road. I do not feel safe driving this vehicle. The dealership service manager stated to my husband that its not safe for the vehicle do this. However, the dealership says that the vehicle does not display an error code, and they cannot recreate these issues. Vehicle also makes a grinding noise when turning and the steering feels very vague and bouncy. These issues happen randomly during both city and highway driving. My Jeep is a 2014 Compass, fwd, 5-speed manual transmission. It has been at the dealership for over a week this time. The ESC issue is a safety issue, as well as, the wipers. It seems to be an electrical issue and makes me wonder if the airbags, ABS, cruise control, etc. Are at risk of failure to operate properly.

- Sumter, SC, USA

problem #1

Apr 262014

Compass 4WD 4-cyl

  • 11,000 miles
On 4/26/2014 I was driving on a 4 lane road at 30 mph when car started acting sluggish and jerky. I pulled to the farthest right hand part of the road and car then completely died. Was able to coast to the shoulder and 3 men assisted me in pushing car out of the of the road. Car would not start and had to be towed/ flatbed to dealer. Car is 8 months old with approx 11, 000 miles. The dealer stated it was the ignition coil. When they tested it they found no spark, dtc for coil ionization P2302. Tested and found no power at coils. Tested and found blown fuse, replaced fuse and tested, blows fuse after 30 seconds. Tested and found 4 coil melted/grounded. Coil would not come out due to meltage. Had to break coil and remove debris from tube. They replaced coil. Dealership stated they have not come across this before. Received vehicle back on 4/29/2014.

- Bloomingdale, IL, USA

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