2014 Jeep Compass power train problems

“am submitting this complaint regarding a serious safety issue with my 2014 Jeep Compass. While driving, the vehicle feels as though the passenger-side front wheel is going to snap off at any moment. The sensation and noise appear to come from the wheel or axle area, and the instability is strong enough that the vehicle does not feel safe to operate. I have taken the vehicle to multiple mechanics for inspections and test drives. Despite these efforts, no one has been able to locate the source of the problem or identify any faulty components. Although the mechanics report finding nothing wrong, the issue remains and makes the vehicle extremely concerning to drive on public roads. Because the problem affects steering stability and overall safety, I believe this may be a potential defect. I am requesting that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration review this issue, determine whether other drivers have reported similar complaints, and consider whether an investigation or recall may be necessary. I can provide additional information, videos, photographs, or repair documentation if needed. Thank you for your attention to this matter.”

“Thermostat keeps going to hot or stops working and drops to cold. Replaced thermostat coolant sensor since that’s what the code popped up. Didn’t work it continues to out. Radiator cap is collecting engine oil and not coolant. Engine oil is getting into my radiator hose. I had just got my radiator and stuff replaced by the dealership. I only had it for 6 months and been putting a lot of money in it and I’m still having engine and thermostat and radiator problems. Also it keeps smoking when it already has coolant in it.”

“While driving, car completely shuts off. All lights and signals will blink for a quick second, then shuts off. Keyhole will not turn to turn car on, no clicking sound that car is attempting to turn on, unable to turn on emergency lights, can't move to neutral or turn steering wheel, everything locks. Happened twice in the middle of the street. After a few mins (20 mins or more) car turns on again for a few mins before turning off again. Full gas, battery and transmission checked and still working. Vehicle was up to date with oil changes and recalls.”

“I took my car to be inspected for yearly registration. I was told by the repair shop that I have parts of the subframe and suspension that are excessively rusted, to the point where they are a safety concern and have to be replaced. Other model years of the first generation Jeep Compass have been issued extended warranties on those parts, and I believe it should be extended to the entire first generation of the Jeep Compass.”

“The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the warning message "Automatic Transmission overheating " appeared on the instrument panel and the vehicle began to stall. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle for a short period. The contact stated as she restarted the vehicle, she was able to drive to her destination. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the automatic transmission system was overheating, and the thermostat needed to be replaced. The contact stated the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer who informed the contact that they could not provide further assistance and advised the contact to turn off the vehicle whenever the failure reoccurred so the vehicle could cool off. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.”

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP COMPASS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGIN TO SHUDDER BACK AND FORTH. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND STOP THE VEHICLE AND BEGAN TO SMELL BURNING WIRES INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THEY STARTED SEEING SMOKE COMING THRU THE VENT INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT EXIT OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND NOTICE FIRE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE FRONT HOOD. THE CONTACT STATED A PERSON CAME WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO TRY TO PUT OUT THE FIRE BUT WAS NOT SUCCESSFUL. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT DID ARRIVE TO THE SCENE AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. NO ONE WAS INJURED. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TOWED BUT LEFT AT THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED, DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT DID CALL LOCAL DEALER ENNIS FORD, INC. (900 I-45, ENNIS, TX 75119 PHONE: (877) 890-8768) WHO INFORM THE CONTACT TO REACH OUT TO THEIR INSURANCE COMPANY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,000.”