2018 Jeep Compass: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Dec 2, 2024 · Airbags, Electrical · 87,000 miles · MI · crash

The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, both the driver and passenger side rear windows would roll down independently. The contact also stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would stall as several warning lights would appear on the instrument panel. The contact called the dealer about the failure and was given an estimate for a diagnostic. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic who failed to diagnose the failure. The contact then stated that while driving in inclement, icy weather; the vehicle began to slide upon the depression of the brake pedal while approaching a stop light. As the vehicle began to slide, the vehicle shut off without warning. The contact lost complete control of the vehicle as the vehicle crashed into a light pole. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact did not sustain any injuries. A police report was filed and the light pole was knocked down as a result of the impact. The vehicle was towed from the scene to the contact's grandmother's home where it remained in their possession. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.

Filed May 22, 2023 · Airbags · TX · crash · 2 injuries

Drivers side impact at approximately 40mph and side, floor and overhead airbags failed to deploy causing serious injury. Vehicle was parked at a stop sign when full impact occurred. There was 2 children in the rear seats and only a driver in the vehicle. There was none in the front passenger seat and only the airbag in the steering column deployed and the passenger seat airbag deployed. Airbags did not protect the children nor the driver in this impact.

Filed Oct 28, 2019 · Engine, Seat belts · 19,000 miles · NY · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 jeep compass. When the vehicle was started, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to eastchester chrysler jeep dodge ram (718‑547‑5500, located at 4007 boston rd, bronx, ny 10466) where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be repaired. A loaner vehicle was not provided. The contact was informed to get a rental vehicle for two days and the dealer would reimburse him. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. Additionally, while the contact's daughter was at a stop light, the vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact's wife was seated in the front passenger seat and struck her head on the dashboard. The seat belt did not restrain her properly and she sustained a concussion. The driver sustained a back injury. The driver and passenger were taken to the emergency center for medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was damaged, but was not towed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and sent someone to investigate. The investigator stated that the seat belt performed as expected. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 19,000.

Filed Oct 11, 2019 · Airbags, Seat belts · 37,000 miles · NC · crash · fire · 2 injuries

The vehicle was involved in a rear-end and front end collision, the vehicle was stationary at a red light with another vehicle in front. The vehicle behind me rear-ended the jeep compass at approx 50 MPH pushing me into the vehicle in front of the jeep compass. No airbags deployed and the vehicle's seat belts failed to lock causing myself to hit the steering wheel.

Filed Aug 17, 2018 · Acceleration, Airbags · 800 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 jeep compass. After releasing the brake pedal, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration. As a result, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a utility pole. The front end of the vehicle sustained severe damage. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The driver sustained a lower back injury, which did not require medical attention. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer (vatland chrysler, 855 south us 1, vero beach fl 32962, 772‑316‑1829) were both notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 800.