Steering Problems of Jeep Compass

Jeep Compass owners have reported 217 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 13 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (150 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering tie rod assembly (46 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Steering problems of Jeep Compass

The Steering problem

Since 20,000 miles I have had problems with my steering column. I first took it in back in August of 2023 due to a clunking noise coming from my steering wheel. When I first took it in my suspension was tightened but this did not resolve the issue.   Read details...

The Steering Tie Rod Assembly problem

2016 Jeep Compass with 51k miles. I took it in for a tire rotation and my drivers side tie rod was warn so much that they would not allow me to drive it out of the shop. My 90k mile tires needed replaced at 30k miles.   Read details...

The Steering Column problem

While moving , every bump or crack in road created a rattle and thud and would vibrarate though steering column. Went to repair garage and was shown rusted crossmember barely holding together. Plus sway bar broke loose from rusted area   Read details...

The Power Steering Fluid problem

Pls use this complaint Jeep Compass 4x2 year 2011, today, Sunday, sept. 14, 2014, I heard a noise bottom of my Jeep and found a long metal piece manufacture sticker cvt transmission use only Chrysler. It was a metal pipe transmission oil filler tube, hanging on the bottom of my car, dragging on the   Read details...

The Steering Is Tight problem

About years ago I was driving my 2018 Jeep Compass, when all of a suden the lights on the dashboard went crazy blinking on and off and the radio too, then the engine turned off and the steering wheel was to hard, I took the car to the dealership to get it checked up.   Read details...




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