Steering Problems of Jeep Compass

Jeep Compass owners have reported 224 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 (157 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

On 6 occasions in varying driving conditions “service aeb system immediately” message and warning lights has appeared on instrument cluster. When this occurs all safety features are also disengaged.   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 Pump problem

After purchasing my new/used Compass from a dealer in town I went to fill the gas tank up. Not really a problem this time filling the tank but upon stating the vehicle it started to stall shake , spit, and sputter down the road after only about a 1/10 of a mile.   Read details...

The Steering Rack And Pinion problem

The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that check engine warning light had illuminated and there was thumping type noise coming from the front-end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the auxiliary battery which repaired the check engine light.   Read details...




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