2014 Jeep COMPASS: complaints, problems and recalls

PURCHASED A NEW 2014 JEEP COMPASS, AND 2 DAYS AFTER PURCHASING ON MY WAY HOME I SET CRUISE CONTROL AND LET MY FOOT OFF THE PEDAL. WHEN I MOVED MY LEFT FOOT CLOSER TO MY SEAT, MY SHOE TRIGGERED THE HOOD RELEASE LATCH. THE HOOD POPPED UP A FEW INCHES, AND IF THE UNDER HOOD SAFETY WASN'T THERE THE HOOD COULD HAVE OPENED COMPLETELY. SAME THING HAPPENED 4-5 DAYS LATER, WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE. THE WAY THE LATCH PROTRUDES NEAR THE PEDALS IS THE CAUSE FOR THE MULTIPLE TIMES I'VE ACCIDENTALLY TRIGGERED THE HOOD RELEASE. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10512741 at NHTSA ↗

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP COMPASS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MECHANISM WOULD NOT FUNCTION WHEN THE LEVER WAS PUSHED DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS AND THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE KNOB HAD TO BE TURNED IN ORDER TO ACTIVATE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN HE ORIGINALLY PURCHASED THE VEHICLE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LEVER COULD BE PUSHED DOWN IN ORDER TO ACTIVATE THE WIPERS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE A…

Owner-reported narrative. 400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10551871 at NHTSA ↗

VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AT 60 MPH ON INTERSTATE. VEHICLE'S ENGINE STALLED CAUSING SUDDEN DROP IN SPEED TO 25 MILES MPH. VEHICLE WAS THEN PULLED TO A COMPLETE STOP, PLACED IN PARK, THEN TURNED OFF. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. VEHICLE WAS THEN DRIVEN OFF OF INTERSTATE WHERE IT STALLED AN ADDITIONAL 4 TIMES WITHIN 10 MINUTES OF OPERATION. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 130 miles reported. Look up ODI 10557458 at NHTSA ↗

PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AND BACK DOORS HAVE A LEAK WHICH ALLOWS WATER TO LEAK INTO THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE CARPETING TO BECOME SATURATED AND RETAIN THE WATER TO THE POINT WHERE IT PUDDLES AND HARD TO PROPERLY CLEAN. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10561422 at NHTSA ↗

THE CAR IS ALL OVER THE ROAD WHEN DRIVING ON SNOW COVERED ROADS.I HAD THE DEALER CHANGE TIRES.IT DID NOT HELP!! IT FEELS LIKE I''M SKATING ON ICE AND AM WHITE KNUCKLED EVERY TIME I APPROACH OTHER VEHICLES COMING AT ME! I HAD A 2011 COMPASS THAT PERFORMED SPOTLESS_WHAT HAPPENED HERE? *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 280 miles reported. Look up ODI 10563483 at NHTSA ↗

I BOUGHT MY CAR 2/5/14, BRAND SPANKING NEW (ONLY 35 MILES ON IT). I WAS STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT AT NIGHT FAR AWAY FROM MY HOME WAITING FOR IT TO TURN GREEN. AT THIS POINT THE CAR HAS ABOUT 365 MILES ON IT. THE CAR JERKED A FEW TIMES BUT SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS ABOUT TO TAKE OFF, LIKE IT WAS SHIFTING BY ITS OWN. CAR DID NOT RPM. IT STOPPED JERKING HOWEVER HAPPENED AGAIN A FEW SECONDS LATER. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, THE CAR WOULD NOT GO ANYWHERE. I HAD TO PRESS ON THE GAS FOR A LONG TIME BEFORE THE CAR DECIDED TO MOVE OR EVEN SHIFT INTO A GEAR. C…

Owner-reported narrative. 365 miles reported. Look up ODI 10565748 at NHTSA ↗

AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY- DURING A HEAD-ON COLLISION AT 40 MPH IN THE OPPOSING VEHICLE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MILES AN HOUR, AND TOTAL DESTRUCTION OF THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. ADDITIONAL INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED TO THIS FAILURE. NO RECALL NOTICE HAD BEEN RECEIVED BY THE OWNER. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 4,828 miles reported. Look up ODI 10567148 at NHTSA ↗

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP COMPASS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER BEING INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK, SHOULDER, AND KNEES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 4,828.

Owner-reported narrative. 4,828 miles reported. Look up ODI 10567153 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2013-11-06 (November 6, 2013)

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Avenger and Chrysler 200, and model year 2014 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. Due to abrasive debris in the balance shaft bearings, these engines may have a loss of engine oil pressure, possibly resulting in an engine stall or engine failure.

Consequence: If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine balance shaft module, free of charge. The recall began on December 24, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N52.

Reported: 2016-09-15 (September 15, 2016)

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.

Consequence: If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.