2014 jeep compass lost sudden speed on interstate. Couldn't accelerate over 20mph. 4x4, 'lightening bolt' , traction control and engine lights all on. Extremely dangerous when traveling in high speed traffic. Was almost hit by a transfer truck.
2014 Jeep Compass driver assistance complaints
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Takata recall complaint - engine, fuel propulsion system, vehicle speed control 2014 jeep compass sputters and jerks, difficulty accelerating daily on all types of roads and highways since 2016 until current and now since 5/6/209 and 5/10/2019 the engine light randomly came on along with the electronic throttle light. Unable to accelerate above 45 or 50 MPH..only gain speed when going downhill. I was scared and had the car towed home I was on the freeway my life was in danger
Car does not want to go over 20 can push on the gas and will not go faster
I was driving about 45 MPH on a country road, after a curve in the road, my jeep"s traction control and check engine light came on as well as the electronic throttle control started flashing. My jeep then went into "limp mode" and I couldn't drive faster than 40 MPH. I'm so glad that I was on a country road because if this would have happened on a highway it would have been very dangerous. I was finally able to get my jeep home and it has been fine since but now I'm constantly worried that this is going to happen again at anytime.
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..
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.
I've had to replace all 4 bearings, the 4 wheel drive went completely out during big snow in 2016, the rutter valve had gone bad(which costs over $400., having to replace alternator, and various other things... This jeep had been nothing but a pain since I've had it and I bought it new. They are junk and the whole vehicle should be recalled.
Tl* 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.
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.
On 4/26/2014 I was driving on a 4 lane road at 30 MPH when car started acting sluggish and jerky. I pulled to the farthest right hand part of the road and car then completely died. Was able to coast to the shoulder and 3 men assisted me in pushing car out of the of the road. Car would not start and had to be towed/ flatbed to dealer. Car is 8 months old with approx 11, 000 miles. The dealer stated it was the ignition coil. When they tested it they found no spark, dtc for coil ionization p2302. Tested and found no power at coils. Tested and found blown fuse, replaced fuse and tested, blows fuse after 30 seconds. Tested and found 4 coil melted/grounded. Coil would not come out due to meltage. Had to break coil and remove debris from tube. They replaced coil. Dealership stated they have not come across this before. Received vehicle back on 4/29/2014.
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