2008 Jeep Compass 4x4 steering complaints

Filed May 10, 2011 · Steering · 53,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 jeep compass. When attempting to start the vehicle it stalled and a red symbol would illuminate on the instrument panel. A red light bulb also illuminated on the left hand corner of the instrument panel. In addition, when the vehicle was in motion, he would experience a loss of power steering. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where they performed a diagnostic test which concluded that the control module needed to be reprogrammed. He performed the repairs on the vehicle; however, approximately two days later, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a second dealer who awaited inspection. The manufacturer was aware of the issue and filed a complaint on the contacts behalf. The current and failure mileage was 53,000.