10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
7 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
15,456 miles

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problem #220

Oct 052020

Compass

  • 27,000 miles
Car struggles to start, car gas pedal acts like it revs forward as if im pushing the gas, car has gone through 2 batteirs and does not turn on. It is currently in the shop this has happened plenty of times. Back up camera sometimes does not turn on, and automatic stop shuts down.

- Crystal City, TX, USA

problem #219

Sep 012020

Compass

  • 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving 25 mph and approaching a traffic light, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact restarted the vehicle however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that there was no oil in the engine. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

- Sterling, VA, USA

problem #218

Sep 082020

Compass

  • 37,000 miles
Car stalls out and check engine light comes on. Was stopped at a red light and when turned green the car would not move when gas pedal was pressed.

- Easton, PA, USA

problem #217

Jul 242019

Compass

  • 17,579 miles
My vehicle sounds like it's down shifting when driving between 40 & 50 miles and it has cut off on me several times when tuning the corners and something always sounds like it's rattling. I've taken it several times to the dealership and because no codes pop up they want to charge me to inspect it. I've complained about these issues since I've purchased it. There have been times when all of my functions light up or it tells me my key is not in the vehicle when it's in plain site. This happens when I'm driving on the street or freeway.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #216

Nov 202019

Compass

  • 17,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that the computer independently turned off and reset itself. The gear shifter became inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle shutoff while driving with an unknown warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to jason lewis Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram located at 120 auto ln, sparta, tn 38583 however, the technician was unable to duplicate the failures. The vehicle was taken to East Tennessee Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram located at 2774 N. main St, crossville, tn 38555, where it was stated that there were many unspecified failures with the vehicle. The technician stated that the vehicle needed to be kept for over a month for comprehensive diagnostic tests. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and suggested that the contact leave the vehicle with the dealer and request a loaner vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 17,000.

- Crossville, TN, USA

problem #215

Sep 052020

Compass

  • 35,073 miles
Vehicle has randomly shuts down while driving street or highway. Service transmission light comes on while driving and car decelerates which is extremely dangerous at highway speeds. Back up camera instrument panel intermittently does not work. I am sure there is more but at this time this is all I can think about as my daughter, son-in-law and grandbabies are stuck on the side of the road 250 miles from home. Most recent occurrence today with transmission light.

- Spring, TX, USA

problem #214

Aug 212020

Compass

  • 31,900 miles
The car stalls at turns and says "low oil pressure" just bought this car Jul 03 2020.

- Akron, OH, USA

problem #213

Nov 082019

Compass

  • 10,000 miles
I bought a 2018 Jeep Compass in 2019 it had about 10 thousand miles on it. 4 months later I'm heading to work and car stalls out. I started back up and made it to my local garage they checked the oil and there was not a drop of oil in it. They said it was there fault they never put oil in when I purchased. 4 months later completely out of oil again. And here we are today 2 months after the last service call my is going threw almost an entire tank of oil every 2 months. And my local dealership where I purchased the car keeps making me do oil consumption test...and my car has completely ran out of oil 3 times and I have had 2000 miles more to go before I needed an oil change. I actually run out of oil in my way before I need an oil change. I have complained to the Jeep corporation several times in the last year and they will do nothing to fix.

- Bristol, VT, USA

problem #212

Aug 122020

Compass

  • miles
Stop/start not available, backup camera goes out or does not work, engine is super hot high heat, check transmission ligh, check engine light, amber stop start light, putting in reverse and car will die out or hesitate, only 14,000 miles 2 years old all these symptons came on this week. Truly frustrating 2 year old car and its rediculous how bad this is. I will never buy this Compass or Jeep again.

- Coconut Creek, FL, USA

problem #211

Aug 122020

Compass

  • 29,874 miles
Car will intermittently cut off while driving causing you to have to put in park, turn off and then restart car. This has happened on more than one occasion. Today 8.12 I was making a left hand turn and in the midst of the turn the car cut off which automaticlly engaged the parking break. I had to disengage the break, push car to medium to avoid oncoming traffic, put in park and cycle the car off. I was able to immediately restart the car but the entire process takes a few minutes.

- Ladson, SC, USA

problem #210

Aug 032020

Compass

  • 43,000 miles
The engine burns an excessive amount of oil and then stalls while running - this is a huge safety issue. The first time this happened no oil light came on and it only flashed a few times on the second instance. Only 43000 miles on the engine an still under warranty but Jeep is refusing to address this issue. Only 3000 miles since last oil change and had to bring to dealership because of stalling and was told it needed oil (3+ quarts). This is a know issue to Jeep and they are putting people's lives at risk. Jeep is claiming that this is normal. They refuse to address because the issue is big and they refuse to pay to fix this. This happened to my daughter several times when driving. The dealer said it is a know issue and Jeep is saying not covered under warranty. They charged us $185 today and said we need to check oil at ever fill up.

- Nashville, TN, USA

problem #209

Jul 232020

Compass

  • 24,750 miles
Was driving on the highway 65 miles an hour car completely shut down emergency brake was engaged. Message popped up on dash stated to shift car in to park and restart. I went from 65 miles an hour to the side of the road in the matter of seconds a semi almost crashing into me. Pulled over restarted the car, started driving to the dealership when it happened to me again on the way. Left car at dealership was told the next day I needed to purchase an oil change. Dealership said there was no oil on the dipstick and no other problems were found. I am 1000 miles away from an oil change. The dealership said that these cars consume oil excessive amounts that means 5 quarts of oil has been consumed in between my oil changes. I do not trust driving this car myself or with my family. I had no indication or warning that oil levels were even low. Want me to get an oil change and do a 500 mile check for 3000 miles I do not trust driving this car for even 5 miles. Jeep nor dealership will not do anything else until he consumption test is complete. I have also read other complaints stating they are getting replacement engines put in and they are the same engines with no problems fixed.

- Kenosha, WI, USA

problem #208

Mar 012019

Compass

  • 6,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while on a hill with the engine idling on several occasions, the vehicle auto shut-off feature engaged and the vehicle shutdown however restarted after several minutes. The contact stated the vehicle consumed an excessive amount of oil. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken several times to hillview motors (5309 us-30 E, greensburg, pa 15601, (724) 858-4809) where a oil consumption test was performed and the contact was informed the vehicle performed as designed. Additionally, oil was added to vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted however no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 6,000.

- Greensburg, PA, USA

problem #207

Jul 072020

Compass

  • 30,000 miles
The engine quits running and will not restart. This happened on a busy city road.

- Columbus, IN, USA

problem #206

Jul 112020

Compass 4-cyl

  • 8,400 miles
I started the car and everything would turn on except the engine (vehicle stationary). Sometimes the back up camera is black and won't turn on when reversing (vehicle moving). The engine light randomly turns on when there's nothing wrong with the Jeep (programming/electrical issue"?") & a bunch of other lights, but then the next day it'll be gone; or it'll be gone after I turn the vehicle on & off multiple times (this happens when vehicle is moving on highway). All 3 of these incidents have happened several times & I feel very unsafe driving myself & my family in this vehicle, because of it.

- Hinesville, GA, USA

problem #205

Jul 072020

Compass 4-cyl

  • 30,000 miles
My 2018 Compass stalled on me twice in city traffic. Checked the oil and the dip stick was dry. The oil light did not go on.

- Columbus, IN, USA

problem #204

Dec 232017

Compass 4WD 4-cyl

  • miles
Since a month after I bought the vehicle I been back to the dealer fixing vehicle in everything. Car has been through new engine new radio new 4 set of tires new steering rack new brakes new rotors new lug nuts etc I have all my paperwork

- Lorton, VA, USA

problem #203

Jan 312020

Compass 4-cyl

  • 12,000 miles
The 2.4 L engine in this car has oil consumption issue.fca negated all prior tests they did and say I must start over and test every 1500 miles, not every 2000. They dont want to replace the lousy engines. Car shuts off on road when oil gets too low.very dangerous! they say just have it towed to dealership when engine dies. Card has been towed there 3 times so far for malfunctions in engine.they want to put a lock on oil filter and demand only they do oil changes or consumer is responsible for new engine. Any recourse?

- Lake Orion, MI, USA

problem #202

Nov 152018

Compass

  • 29,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with the instrument panel indicating shift to desire gear or place vehicle in park. A secondary message stated that automatic start was not detected. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to three rivers Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (2633 w Liberty ave, pittsburgh, pa 15216), and was diagnosed that unknown software in the vehicle needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred and was not taken back to the dealer for a second diagnostic testing. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The manufacture was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000. The VIN was invalid.

- Bridgeville Pa 15017, PA, USA

problem #201

Aug 302018

Compass 4-cyl

  • 6,000 miles
Oil consumption of over 1 qt-2qt over 2000 miles or less with engine light illumination and electrical issues w/O warning. Automatic shutdown when driving and Chrysler says its normal oil consumption. Eval. Guidelines change with each study.oil consumption test very specific and is billed to owner indiscriminately. No discussion of repair.

- Westminster, MD, USA

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