Table 1 shows one common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 2016 Jeep Compass.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Fuel Injection System Throttlebody/manifold problems |
The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving 50-55 mph and depressing the accelerator pedal, an unknown warning light illuminated, and the vehicle shuddered. The contact was able to continue driving. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving 25 mph. Additionally, the contact stated that the failure recurred on a third occasion, and the vehicle shut off. The contact was able to veer to side of the roadway. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. The VIN was unavailable.