2026 Jeep Compass problems

“The automatic park brake will not always release when going in drive or reverse. When not paying attention to the situation an in a parking space give it gas then releases a shoots back or forward almost hitting the cars Devin’s or front. Have to always check if it releases. At times it will not release This has happened many times”

“Safety defects: Forward collision braking system indicates OFF while driving automatic emergency braking unavailable related lane assistance failure history. This is intermittent safety system disablement. Fuel system: Fuel level gauge inaccurate. Gauge indicated almost empty, then after 81 miles of driving indicated half tank before refuel gauge increased while driving, should decrease. Risk of being stranded due to false reading. Vehicle was driven 81 miles from indicated empty to indicated half. Fuel consumption / range: Full-to-full test documented 81 miles driven between two complete fills second fill required 5.807 gallons calculated 13.95 MPG versus expected EPA rating of approximately 27/32 MPG. Range after full fill measured only 224.9 miles, then 206.9 miles on next full fill, versus expected approximately 364 miles for full tank. Range decreased 18 miles in 9 days despite full fills. Indicates excessive consumption. Parked fuel loss: While parked with odometer unchanged, indicated range decreased from 179 miles to 162.8 miles loss of 16.2 miles while vehicle not moving. Suggests possible evaporative system leak or fuel leak potential fire and stall…”

“There are major software issues. The vehicle brakes unexpectedly. It is completely random and extremely dangerous. The satellite radio content is altered with the use of A.I. . It is similar to Deepfake scam. I can scan the network and send logs if needed.”

“The contact owns a 2026 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that after releasing the parking brake and attempting to drive the vehicle, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to immediately respond. The vehicle hesitated before suddenly driving forward. The contact stated that the failure occurred while driving forward and while attempting to reverse. During one failure, the vehicle almost struck a pedestrian. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer on several occasions, but the dealer could not determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,000.”