Vehicle Speed Control Problems of Jeep Compass

Jeep Compass owners have reported 197 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (158 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's throttle control warning light on (17 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of Jeep Compass

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

I have had problems with Jeep suddenly losing all power while driving with no warning! everytime ive had it checked they could not find anything wrong with it. Just recently it happened again and since then when I drive it doesn't seem to want to accelerate.   Read details...

The Throttle Control Warning Light On problem

Multiple issues with throttle body resulting in a loss of power and control of vehicle. Back in 2017, I had an issue with the car jerking, cutting out, and losing power. Took car to a Jeep dealership and throttle body had to be replaced.   Read details...

The Cruise Control problem

While driving approximately 50 mph with the cruise control on, the engine light came on and said "service engine", the engine shut off and shortly after restarted on it's own. When it restarted it did not allow me to reach the previous speed and would not allow me to restart the cruise   Read details...

The Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Unintended acceleration, after braking vehicle lurches forward with unintended acceleration, also hard shifts when in motion.   Read details...

The Throttle problem

The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the "check electronic throttle" message was displayed. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. A dealer was contacted.   Read details...




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