Rear backup camera fails to work when shifting into reverse,, instead showing a black screen and causing the computer to freeze occasionally requiring power off of the car to bring screen back up.
2018 Jeep Compass visibility complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2018 jeep compass. While driving 70 MPH, the windshield wipers failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to barry sanders supercenter (located at 4120 w 6th ave, stillwater, ok 74074, (405) 571-0555) to be diagnosed, but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 35,919.
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 jeep compass. While driving approximately 35 MPH, a loud noise suddenly occurred. The contact later discovered that the sun roof had exploded. There were no injuries. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer (tunkhannock automart, 509 joseph hunter hwy, tunkannock, pa) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 6,000. *bf
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 jeep compass. While driving approximately 35 MPH, a loud noise suddenly occurred. The contact later discovered that the sun roof exploded. There were no injuries. The cause of the failure was not determined. Tunkhannock automart (509 joseph hunter hwy, tunkannock, pa) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 6,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 jeep compass. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start when the remote start feature was pressed on the key fob. Also, the auto stop indicator remained illuminated even when the feature was set to off. The contact also stated that there was a coolant leak and the emergency brake warning indicator was illuminated while the vehicle was being driven. In addition, the automatic headlamps were illuminated and, when using the remote start feature in cold weather, the heated seats would not operate and the defroster would not activate. The contact was concerned that cold air from the air conditioning unit would be activated instead. The vehicle was taken to griffin motor company (located at 11031 perry hwy, meadville, pa 16335, (814) 336-2161) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there was no evidence of a coolant leak. The mechanic was also able to use the remote start feature to start the vehicle. There were no repairs performed on the vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 7,500. *bf consumer stated rear wiper,door lock and remote sporadically works. Also, fluid release just under engine area and auto stop (engine) function as well as emergency brake and electrical system malfuction.
When using the back-up camera, the license plate lights shine into the camera and the brightness is practically blinding. It extremely difficult to judge/maneuver the car, even if using the mirrors ,and not the camera, to back-up. There is no way to adjust the brightness manually. If other cars/people are in the vacinity, it may cause a safety issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 jeep compass. The contact stated that the side view hrsg heated mirrors created a strong reflection, which impacted the contact's vision. The contact placed felt over the heating system as a interim remedy to prevent the extensive glare. The vehicle was scheduled for a diagnostic appointment with tunkhannock auto mart: dodge ram chrysler jeep (509 joseph hunter highway, tunkhannock, pa 18657, (888) 338-0991). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 300.
Rear view camera fails. When put in reverse screen goes black
The windshield wiper stalk completely broke apart and fell off. The rear wiper continued to move and could not be turned off and the front wipers could not be turned on. After getting home, I turned the car back on and the front wipers won't shut off and the wiper fluid continually runs, rendering the car inoperable to drive.the car was purchased yesterday and the stalk broke today while backing out of the driveway.
Instrument cluster is very bright at night, affecting the ability to see the roadway. Instrument cluster does not dim when attempting to adjust brightness. Instrument cluster does not adjust to compensate from daylight to darkness. Rear view camera is extremely bright at night, affecting the ability to recognize probable hazards in roadway. Due to this brightness, the eyes take time to readjust to the dark environment when vehicle is put back in drive. These issues occur when the vehicle is in motion and stationary.
Instrument cluster is very bright at night, affecting the ability to see the roadway. Instrument cluster does not dim when attempting to adjust brightness. Instrument cluster does not adjust to compensate from daylight to darkness. Vehicle does not seem to recognize that the headlights are on. The option to adjust brightness, with the headlights on, is not available due to vehicle's inability to recognize that the headlights are on. Rear view camera is extremely bright at night, affecting the ability to recognize probable hazards in roadway. Due to this brightness, the eyes take time to readjust to the dark environment when vehicle is put back in drive. These issues occur when the vehicle is in motion and stationary.
Problem relates to 2018 jeep compass latitude. When vehicle is placed in reverse, the 8.4" uconnect screen shows the backup camera at full brightness. This is blinding and makes it impossible to see when backing up. This is going to cause an accident. There is no way to adjust this. Even when the gauges and screen are dim from normal driving, as soon as reverse gear is selected, the screen jumps to full brightness.
The instrument light sensor malfunctions and keeps all the interior lights (except dome lights) in full brightness all the time which makes it very dangerous driving at night.
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