Table 1 shows one common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2021 Jeep Compass.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems |
I was driving on the arecibo. P. R. Highway when suddently the car started acelererating. . I wouldn't show down. There were a lot of cars on the road, so I had to swerve onto the grass and hit a tree car. I dind'd receive any help from highway patrol. The police were show to arrive. I've done some research and this Jeep Compass has received many complaints about this factory defect.
The high coolant temperature light cut on and turned my vehicle off while driving. This problem has been reported on older model Jeep Compasses. The car never turned back on and I had to get my vehicle towed home.
[xxx] nearly three minutes after dropping my kids off to school, driving near the [xxx] ! my Jeep begin to accelerate, I couldn’t control the brakes or steering wheel! I became very scared as I approached a curve upon me reaching the curve, the dashboard and radio screen completely blacked out! I lose complete control of the vehicle, hit and embankment and tree! cause injuries to my left wrist! I’m still in a splint and have a 5lbs restriction in place, with abrasions to my face as well! found out from the adjuster yesterday they can’t even get the vehicle to start to retrieve any needed information! information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
Purchased Jan 20 2024 battery issues started in April 2024, battery started melting a particular component, I had to replace the battery, the melting was still happening, I went to another Jeep location, to get a fuse component that keeps wires separate, the melting still happened. I told the original Jeep dealership about each thing, they told me to bring it in finally and told me I had to pay for a wire harness to be run throughout the car, 3000, to 1800, and then 0, for a "malfunction they found and fixed" after wire harness situation and price DE-escalation after I told them they shouldjust take the car back because I dont have 3000; the start stop now not cooperating, has been happening since Aug 2024 in daytime with lyft rider in car. Stopped for a few months then repeated in October at night with other guests in car. Today (07/14/2025) before 2 shift of lyft (before 7:50pm) the car stopped 6 times, 2 times with 2 different lyft riders in car. 4 times by myself, 1 time on the highway 2nd to 1st lane, with 18 wheeler behind me. This time it started back immediately but with 2nd passenger in car and 3rd time on my own it took several minutes before turning back on. Car stopped driving again today 07/15/2025 (recorded video) now the car has a serv 4wd and the engine light is on, and I dont know whats wrong with the car. Its stressful, and I'm ready to give the car back for trade in value. Car still stops when it wants, its difficult to get a video as its happening, but the car just starts shaking, and stops driving no matter where I am. Everything will be easier to explain over the phone or in person, I am very scared of this car, this is my only source of income and now the check engine light is on and I don't know whats wrong with the car. I've never had this many issues with a car and its the youngest car I've had. Ive seen many complaints about Jeep Compass in particular after 2016. Having more problems and all similar to each other as the years go by.
Turn on cruise control, press +, hold until the rental car begins to accelerate, and release. Car continues to accelerate. This is not the same as my 2014 Ford fusion hybrid that accelerates only as long as the button is being depressed. The mileage of the rental vehicle is unknown. I do not wish to receive safety recall alerts from NHTSA because the vehicle is a rental from enterprise in lake park, FL.