Forward Collision Avoidance Problems of Jeep Compass

Jeep Compass owners have reported 110 forward collision avoidance related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common forward collision avoidance problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic emergency braking (70 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's warnings (27 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Jeep Compass


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of Jeep Compass

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

The Jeep use to stop if I was going and a car suddenly stopped in front of me. But now it has done it 3 times and there wasn’t a car or anything infront of me.   Read details...

The Warnings problem

Vehicle causes alerts that the indicated functions are not available or need servicing. Vehicle has been serviced at Jeep dealer for repair but continues to emit false messages that the stated safety features are not available.   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

Abs light came on, took to mechanic, was advised he needed to order part, picked up vehicle while waiting for part to come in. While driving to work was using cruise control and put on my brakes and had no brakes, I ended up rear ending into another vehicle. Causing extensive damage to my car.   Read details...

The Forward Collision Avoidance problem

Tl the contact owns a 2020 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving 40 mph, the forward collision avoidance system failed function as designed. The contact stated that the speed was not reduced neither was there a warning of stopped vehicles ahead.   Read details...




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