Table 1 shows five common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2007 Jeep Compass. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (nine problems). The second most common problem is related to the throttle control warning light on (three problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Throttle Control Warning Light On problems | |
| Speed Control Springs problems | |
| Accelerator Stuck problems | |
| Accelerator Pedal problems |
Dashboard had check engine light on. Transaxle indicator light turned on when I was driving about 65 mph on the freeway and slowed down and wouldn’t accelerate. The large commercial truck behind me was unable to stop on time that it almost hit us behind. Read details...
My vehicle started losing power intermittently. It would remain running, but would not respond to acceleration and the electronic throttle control light would flash. At first, this was an intermittent problem, solved by pulling over to the side of the road, turning the car off and restarting it. Read details...
Driving along at normal speed, roughly 30mph, and car took off and accelerated on its own at a high speed rate, unsure how fast it accelerated to. . Flew across an intersection with an incline. Jumped the hill dukes if hazard style. Read details...