Jeep Compass owners have reported 200 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 (161 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.
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. Read details...
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...
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...
Unintended acceleration, after braking vehicle lurches forward with unintended acceleration, also hard shifts when in motion. Read details...
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...