2014 Jeep Compass: adaptive cruise control problems

Filed Sep 18, 2026 · Acceleration, Brakes · IN

ABS module is faulty causing other issues including problems with electronic stability, no speedometer, no cruise control, no abs brakes. Apparently Jeep is no longer making this part as it has been on backorder for months. I feel it is unsafe as winter weather is nearing and abs brakes would be essential for safe driving. At [XXX] old I feel it is an essential part of safe driving for myself and my wife. I've been communicating with Jeep customer care for several weeks with absolutely no resolve. It appears they are not even producing the part that would seem essential for safe driving. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed May 21, 2019 · Electrical, Seat belts · 123,530 miles · SD

Right now it doesn't run because the brain went out while I was driving back to work from lunch. There's no response to the vehicle and the other day it completely stopped dead while I was driving 65 on my way home from work. To top my matters off with this vehicle it's had the cruise control recalled and replaced and many other parts it's a terrible vehicle. To top my stress with it my seatbelt doesn't lock when it's supposed to so if I wreck looks like I'm going through the windshield. I honestly wish I could afford another vehicle because mine I feel is going to be the death of me. I have a video of what it was doing before it completely shut down can't upload any pictures because it wouldn't do justice.

Filed Aug 15, 2018 · Acceleration · 65,000 miles · TX

Cruise control did not disengage in a dangerous situation. Cruise control was on going down I-20 interstate near shrevport louisana,,, coming around a curve I noticed all traffic had stopped,both lanes due to some type construction and as I tried to brake,,,the cruise control would not disengage with my emergency braking ,,,I had to go into the side ditch and finally put the transmission in neutral to stop ! Extremely dangerous in which myself and wife could have been easily killed.! Later,on checking the internet to see if this was a condition other jeep compass owners had had,,,,I found 'recalls' on other jeep products ' notifying other jeep owners of jeep cherokee, jeep grand cherokee, and jeep wranglers' specifically with problems of jeep cruise controls not disengaging' ,,,,but no recalls on jeep compass',,,, which I had just had that same extremely dangerous situation happen ! ( I was going highway speed at 70 MPH when I hit my brakes trying to stop in an emergency situation and I could not overcome the stuck cruise control to stop and had to take evasive action leaving the highway to the ditch at 70 MPH and still wouldn't stop till I placed the auto in neutral and allowed me to stop )

Filed Aug 6, 2018 · Acceleration · 60,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep compass. While traveling approximately 70 MPH with the cruise control activated, the driver attempted to stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal; however, the cruise control did not deactivate. The driver shifted into the neutral position to stop the vehicle. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 60,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Nov 9, 2015 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 38,000 miles · SC

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.

Filed May 19, 2013 · Body · 400 miles · FL

Purchased a new 2014 jeep compass, and 2 days after purchasing on my way home I set cruise control and let my foot off the pedal. When I moved my left foot closer to my seat, my shoe triggered the hood release latch. The hood popped up a few inches, and if the under hood safety wasn't there the hood could have opened completely. Same thing happened 4-5 days later, while driving down the interstate. The way the latch protrudes near the pedals is the cause for the multiple times I've accidentally triggered the hood release.