Car Accelerates On Its Own problems of the 2018 Jeep Compass

Two problems related to car accelerates on its own have been reported for the 2018 Jeep Compass. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 08/15/2018

Tl the contact leased a 2018 Jeep Compass. While driving 5 mph, the brake pedal was applied and the vehicle shut down, restarted, and spontaneously accelerated. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a brick pole. The "stop switch not engaged" warning indicator illuminated. The contact sustained unknown injuries, which did not require medical attention. Police report number: 180800401 was filed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (vatland Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram, 855 south us highway 1, vero beach, FL 32962, (855) 859-5987), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and provided case number: 34955207. The failure mileage was 810.

2 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 08/15/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2018 Jeep Compass. After releasing the brake pedal, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration. As a result, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a utility pole. The front end of the vehicle sustained severe damage. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The driver sustained a lower back injury, which did not require medical attention. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer (vatland Chrysler, 855 south us 1, vero beach FL 32962, 772-316-1829) were both notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 800.


Other Vehicle Speed Control related problems of the 2018 Jeep Compass

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Car Accelerates On Its Own problems
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