I have been trying to get in contact with bensons chrysler dodge jeep ram in greer sc since the spring of 2019 about recalls on my jeep. Finally, my dad decided to just call chrysler and they sent us to the big o which is in greenville sc the instructed us they would order the parts and call us when they come in. It has been about 7 months since we called them in either june or july about this and since it is airbags and seatbelts we are very concerned with my safety if I was to get into a wreck.
2013 Jeep Compass airbags problems
16 complaints (20% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 28,000. 4 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 16
- of this car's complaints
- 20%
- typical mileage
- 28,000
- crashes
- 4
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Jeep Compass airbags problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated PSAN inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- Takata (now known as TK Global), the Independent Testing Coalition, and Exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of Takata desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004L (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004L is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L.The Office of Defects Investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated PSAN frontal inflators manufactured by Takata. This investigation will require extensive information on Takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated PSAN inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede EA15-001, which remains open.
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What 2013 Jeep Compass owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 jeep compass. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the driver saw flames in the rearview mirror. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over and the driver saw flames underneath the hood. The driver attempted to open the hood, but was unable to do so. The fire department was called, but before they arrived, there was a loud explosion and the vehicle became momentarily engulfed in flames. The vehicle was totaled and the remnants were towed to a tow yard. A fire report was filed. There were no injuries reported. The dealer was contacted (california motors, santa ana, ca, 714‑515‑6100) and stated that there was no recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that an investigator would be sent out, but no one showed up. The contact did not receive notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v668000 (seat belts, air bags). The failure mileage was approximately 38,000. *tt consumer stated jeep/chrysler instead of taking responsiblity for a malfunction on the 2013 jeep compass that engulfed in flame and could have trapped my son inside after the doors wouldn't open as also effected my credit amongst the other problems caused by the event. Updated 8/24/18
Air bag recalls
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep compass. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v668000 (seat belts, air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called rairdon's chrysler dodge jeep ram of kirkland (12828 ne 124th st, kirkland, wa 98034 (425) 821-1777) and was informed that the parts were not available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact was informed that owners would receive a second notice in august of 2017 when remedy parts become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 jeep compass. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v668000 (seat belts, air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted (fuccillo chrysler, dodge in amsterdam, ny) and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep compass. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v668000 (air bags, seat belts); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Crown chrysler, dodge & jeep of chattanooga tennessee was contacted and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
I received a notification in december of 2016 for a recall on my 2013 jeep compass involving seat belts and airbags, yet there is no fix to this problem yet. As this is a safety concern, this issue should be remedied immediately.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep compass. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v668000 (air bags, seat belts). The part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the parts was not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and could not confirm when the parts would be available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
S61 occupant restraint controller don,t work. May not work if in an accident.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep compass. The contact stated that the recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v668000 (air bags , seat belts) was received in october of 2016. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Questions about the 2013 Jeep Compass airbags
Does the 2013 Jeep Compass have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 16 complaints about the airbags of the 2013 Jeep Compass, 20% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2013 Jeep Compass airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 28,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Jeep Compass airbags?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Jeep Compass have bad airbags?
The Jeep Compass model years with the most airbags complaints are 2014 (91 complaints), 2012 (28 complaints) and 2018 (22 complaints).
Other 2013 Jeep Compass problems
Transmission 27Electrical 13Engine 10Seat belts 9Driver assistance 7Acceleration 5Body 4Fuel system 4Seats 4Steering 3Suspension 3Visibility 3Brakes 2
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