general problems of the 2013 Jeep Compass

Four problems related to vehicle speed control have been reported for the 2013 Jeep Compass. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 06/25/2019

I was driving my vehicle at the speed limit (60-65 on freeway) the tachometer soared to about 3500and the vehicle made a noise. It lost all power and I had no control. I almost hit another motorist trying to get off the freeway. When I turned left or tried to at the top of the exit the vehicle wouldn't move that's when the transmission temp indicator light came on. I finally turned left and the vehicle traveled about 2-5 mph. I stopped at a gas station and looked the light up in the owners manual. According to the manual if you put the vehicle in neutral and idle for a bit the light will go off. We did so and then drove around a bit sending it still wasn't right we then went to a service station who put tranny fluid in it. And we continued to drive home. About 3 hrs later, the vehicle tachometer started to climb again. We pulled over again off the freeway in safe location. I called emergency roadside assistance. Vehicle was towed to Jeep Chrysler dealership. Once the dealership had time to inspect the vehicle I was told the cvt transmission was ruined. This is the first time we took this vehicle anywhere further than 20 mins from home! this transmission is a known problem as the warranty manual stipulated. It's unsafe as and my family lost power and almost hit a car without any warnings. I've called Chrysler and they won't do anything about this issue. On this particular day we were in hilly southern ohio on a hot day. Seriously how is it fair or even legal to sell such a vehicle that won't stand up to typical driving conditions without threatening my life? this tranny is junk it's all over the internet. The dealer we got our rental car from said he wouldn't buy them or sell them because they are a mechanical defect. I want this thing recalled before it fails someone else and someone dies in the accident as I almost did. 06/25/2019.

2 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 04/02/2019

Around 80,000 miles my car stopped accelerating and appeared to stay in 1st gear (I drive an automatic). Luckily, I was driving on a residential street. Then the check engine light, the traction light, and a red lightning bolt light turn on. When I took the car to the dealership they diagnosed the car needs a new throttle body, wiring, and a new battery. The battery ended up failing shortly after I brought it into the shop.

3 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 04/07/2017

While accelerating on an on ramp the electronic throttle control began to chock off power to the engine and began an eradicate pulsation causing the car to slow down. There was a delay and then the throttle kicked in. The indicator light turned off. About fifteen minutes later the car was slow to accelerate. The warning light, flickered but did not stay on. The engine only has 46,000 miles on it and is mostly driven on flat roads.

4 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 11/05/2016

Takata recall- I was driving down the interstate at about 65 miles per hour and noticed that my Jeep started to slow down even though I was pressing the gas pedal. I was able to get off the interstate and onto an exit ramp but once I reached the top of the exit ramp my Jeep would not go any further. I then turned the engine off & when I tried to restart it the Jeep would not start. Another driver attempted to jump it off but that did not work. That is when I noticed the light for "electronic throttle control" illuminated when trying to crank the Jeep.


Other Vehicle Speed Control related problems of the 2013 Jeep Compass

Vehicle Speed Control problems
4
Throttle Control Warning Light On problems
1


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