Jeep Compass brake failure problems

Filed Dec 7, 2025 · Brakes, Engine · MI

Upon engine start up at the home of my S/O, [XX], the warning "Service Automatic Throttle Control" appeared on the dashboard. Placing the vehicle into gear first in reverse, then in drive resulted in sudden acceleration and erratic lurching. I had no brakes whatsoever. At one point my S/O nearly hit on the dash per signed affidavit. I had to place my 2024 Jeep Compass in Park in order to stop and then slowly maneuver it into a safe parking spot before having it towed to Golling Jeep Ram Dodge in Bloomfield Hills, MI. Tech diagnosis two days later showed Error Code 2299. But the vehicle started and operated as normal. Nothing wrong. After a test drive the next day to be sure, they had me get my vehicle. Although my door sticker gives a manufacturing date of 6/2024, I call your attention to the federal safety agency Recall 24V‑240 over throttle control system software. Strangely enough, this exact same malfunction occurred at the same address on [XXX], almost a year earlier. It was towed at that time to Suburban JDR in Farmington, MI where, again, my vehicle showed the same 2299 Code but otherwise, performing well, advising me to come get my Compass. So, both times my 2024 Jeep Compass took control away from me, this time with no brakes, almost injuring my S/O. Fortunately, both incidents happened in her gated community with no pedestrians or traffic. In addition to this intermittent, dangerous malfunction, I owned both a 2018 and a 2021 Compass one of which, like the Dodge Ram recall, had a horribly malfunctioning turn signal. The VINs: 2018 [XXX] ; and the 2021 #[XXX]. This is real and dangerous. That I can attest to. Sincerely, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Jun 25, 2025 · Acceleration, Brakes · FL · crash

ABS light came on, took to mechanic, was advised he needed to order part, picked up vehicle while waiting for part to come in. While driving to work was using cruise control and put on my brakes and had no brakes, I ended up rear ending into another vehicle. Causing extensive damage to my car.

Filed Oct 6, 2022 · Brakes, Driver assistance · PA

The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that the brake pedal would depress to the floorboard with several warning lights illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle would overheat with the temperature gauge indicating that the engine was hot. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where she was informed that the electronic stability control module was defective. The contact replaced the battery; however, the failure immediately returned and the brake failure worsened. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jul 24, 2022 · Brakes, Electrical · MI

On October 12, 2021about 1:30pm, I was at my dentist office. As I was leaving, my 2016 Jeep Compass would not start. I called my wife to bring jumper cables to me. I jumped my vehicle and started towards home. My driveway has a slite income and I drove just inside the overhead door and stopped. For a moment, I took my food off the brake pedal to draw my drivers mirror inward, at that moment, the vehicle started forward. I slammed my foot unto the brake pedal and the pedal went to the floor, not stopping the vehicle before hitting my work bench. The front edge of the hood had five dents in it. I made an appointment with the local Jeep dealer for October 19, 2021. I explained to the service adviser, about the battery and brake pedal, both happening on the same day. Later in that day, the adviser called me at home. They could not find a problem with the brake system, However, they said I needed a new battery. I gave them the okay. Several times sense that time, I have felt like my pedal was going to the floor, while stopping the vehicle.

Filed Aug 19, 2019 · Driver assistance · 65,000 miles · PA

Abs, traction control, and 4x4! Came on when I started the car. Drove out of work's driveway stop at sign then accelarate down a steep winding hill and my car was accelerating by iteself..rpms went from 3 to 4 and I was not pressing the gas peddle..I pulled over because the car didnt want to stop..ABS felt like it came on and felt like no brakes..luckily it did stop with pumping and didnt flip over into the huge drain ditch. We havent even had this car a year and we already had to spend over 1 grand in the first 3 months for the relay..in which there is not even a part to replace it..guess I either quite working and live on the streets or take my chances every day driving the death traps that we are paying thousands for..and it seems these have all been known issues ..

Filed May 23, 2019 · 11,000 miles · IA · crash · 1 injury

May 23, 2019, my husband was in an accident that totaled our compass according to the police in the town. The speed was approximately 30mpg. The airbags did not deploy. My husband was taken to finley hospital. There were injuries consisting of rotator cuff damage. I will be looking into a lawsuit. This car is very unsafe! The car was in motion, he said he experienced brake failure and struck a trailer holding a riding lawnmower. It was 12:16 pm.

Filed Apr 18, 2019 · Brakes, Engine · 51,117 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 jeep compass. While driving and shifting into second gear, the vehicle lost power and would not accelerate. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the shoulder, waited a few seconds, and the vehicle began accelerating normally again. In addition, the brakes failed and the ABS warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to homer skelton jeep chrysler (7661 us-51, millington, tn 38053, (901) 872-0195) where it was diagnosed that new brakes with sensors and pad locks needed to be installed. The brake failure recurred. The acceleration failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 51,117.

Filed Apr 12, 2019 · Brakes · 16,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 jeep compass. The contact stated that the electronic parking brake failed and caused the brake to stop the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was taken to weststar autoplex (401-403 interstate 20 frontage rd, monohans, tx 79756) where an unknown module was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to blake fulenwider dodge (1310 e main st, eastland, tx 76448) where they replaced the front driver's side door latch, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 16,000.

Filed Feb 5, 2018 · Brakes, Electrical · 3,000 miles · FL

02/05/2018......bought the vehicle november 2017. Twice already while driving on the highway through rush hour traffic the dash display started flashing erratically and the car lost all power, a total shut down. No radio, no dash, no brakes, no steering. Luckily traffic was moving each time. After approximately a city block the car restarts. Dealer tested the car and could not replicate the problem after driving it 20 miles with a computer connected. I feel this can be life threatening and should be investigated before the inevitable happens. I have 2 small children and my wife with me most of the time. They recommend driving it to see if it happens again. I'm no longer comfortable driving this vehicle.

Filed Apr 19, 2017 · Brakes · 230 miles · NY · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 (na) jeep compass. While driving the vehicle, it began driving in circles. The brake pedal was applied, but failed to respond. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a snow bank. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and unknown repairs were performed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 230. Updated 06/02/17*lj the sencond incident, the car was backed out and vehicle suddenly picked up speed and brakes failed to stop the vehicle. The third incident , vehicle did not stop at stop sign.