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My safety and the safety of others is at risk due to the primary control module of the ABS system malfunctioning. The ABS indicator light was on prior to seeking support from an independent service center. The service center's report is below: "ABS Module Internal Malfunction: Suring diagnostic the tech found the computer system recognized an issue with the ABS system. Tech tested the ABS module as well as all connecting parts and found that there is currently a failure within the Primary Control Module."
I have repeatedly got my car sent to a repair shop for screeching transmission & brakes. Every time no one can find an issue and the next day the noises will come back again. Recently once again my check engine light turned on. I have constantly stated there is obviously something wrong with the engine or transmission since the first month of buying this car, but no one can find anything so everything is good with the car apparently. Its not safe do something & I've filled a complaint before and gotten no response. Recent incident: The car is currently was stationary when I tried turning on my car and the check engine light came on. The past incidents: I was in motion on a 40mph road and the car completely shuts off. The repair shop took a crank piece out but that's not main problem since 2 weeks later my car doesn't want to turn on. Consumer stated she found the problem with the sensor.
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..
Since I bought this car from the dealer, all the from tires making noises when I press the break to stop, I spoke with the dealer but he don't want to help me out. Also the engine light showing up since I got the car from the dealer, the electrical system too is not working perfectly and the ac system is not too good.
- Silver Spring, MD, USA
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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.
Brakes have been squeaking from day one, took to dealer on 03-23-15, they replace pads and turned rotors also did the same with rear brakes.few weeks later doing same thing and still getting louder. This occur when backing out parking place
Every time we back up there is a loud noise that comes from the brakes. More than 5 times, my wife has asked the Jeep dealer to fix it over the last 2 years. They say the same thing every time that nothing can be done and that it is a defect with the way the brakes work on this Jeep model. We are frustrated to hear this noise with no way to fix it.
I purchase a 2014 Jeep Compass in 2015..has a little over 13,000 miles on it.. I have taken to Jeep dealership 3 time about the brakes.. the first time after I had it, , they kept it for 3 days..everytime you step on brakes it made a whistle sound..with that when you step on the accelerate to do it made a noise also...said they fix...so I take it in again the same sound in the brake..this time they oil it and okay...again I take it in..this time they said it was comming from back tire area..but it had something to do with brakes..they said they was doing me a favor by fixing it...now again something is wrong with my brakes..I'm am so afraid I am going to get in a accident. Its making the same noise when they kept it for 3 days...please warn other about Jeep Compass brakes...don't know what else to do...took 3 times, no satifaction
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.
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Compass. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle suddenly shut off and the brakes failed. The contact's vehicle crashed into the rear of a second vehicle. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
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.
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Compass. While driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed and an unusual squeaky noise emitted continuously. On separate occasions, the transmission exhibited a violent jerk. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to locate the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 10.
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Compass. When the vehicle was started and the brake was activated, the brake emitted an abnormal sound without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that condensation caused the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred numerous times. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 18,000.
Vehicle began making loud squeaking noises at 6,000 miles. I have brought it to the dealer 3 times for the issue and every time they claim it is the nature of the vehicle. There are two different squeaks: 1) when I take my foot off the pedal (seems to be from the front) and 2) when I put my car in reverse (seems to be from the back). The dealer simply insists there is nothing they can do.
I was slowly pulling into a parking space in front of local pharmacy. As I was about to put the SUV into park the vehicle suddenly accelerated with my foot on the brake and then jumped two curbstones and went across the front entrance to the store and then hit a parked Toyota SUV and pushed the vehicle back four feet and then finally came to a stop.
Vehicle purchased from larry H. miller car sales, on February 2nd,2014. A new Jeep Compass 2014. The third day after purchase I took the vehicle in to report problems with the vehicle. 1: a loud noise in the rear brakes. 2: rear windows in the vehicle went down by themselves when driving the vehicle. 3: front passenger door could not be unlocked with the key. I took the vehicle in three times for these repairs. The only thing that was repaired was the front passenger door lock. The windows going down were never even looked at, they said they could not duplicate the problem. The loud noise in the rear brakes was checked by the technicians, three times and their answer for the problem was there was nothing wrong with the brakes and that was just a characteristic of that model (Jeep Compass). I asked to be put in a different vehicle, because I am and were concerned about the stability of the vehicle. I am very disappointed in the service I received and in the vehicle that was sold to me. The noise in the rear brakes is of great concern to me, as far as the dependability and safety. I do not want to keep this vehicle. I believe it is a lemon.
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- Raleigh, NC, USA