2014 Jeep Compass Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 6%of 308 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,740miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2014 Jeep Compass, 6% of the 308 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,740 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving the etc light came on and car lost speed to 20 MPH. Also the engine light came on. I pulled over got out my manual and it said to put in park and turn off car. Cycle? It and try to start again. It worked for the next 5 miles and did it again. Air conditioner stopped putting out cool air. I drove home at 20 MPH”
NHTSA complaint #11342107, filed 2020-07, 74,000 miles“While driving my Jeep continues to stall and stutter and gives off multiple error codes. I get my 4 wheel turned on, ABS, fuel pump, and an electrical code that is a lighting bolt in a set of parenthesis. This is happening each time I am driving and the car slows to about 10 MPH then begins to stop driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11329359, filed 2020-06, 69,481 miles“My etc light came on as I was lsitting at a stop light .complete loss of power and could not accelerate past 20 MPH. I turned the car off, let it sit for a mintue and restarted and everything was fine. But then after a few more minutes of driving it happened again”
NHTSA complaint #11280515, filed 2019-11, 25,000 miles“My truck stalled out while I was driving on I-75. I tried to restart it, and it came on but the electronic stability control signal and the electronic throttle control signal was flashing. The truck wouldn't go over 20 MPH, and the signals never went off.”
NHTSA complaint #11270192, filed 2019-10, 140,000 miles“Takata recall complaint - engine, fuel propulsion system, vehicle speed control 2014 Jeep Compass sputters and jerks, difficulty accelerating daily on all types of roads and highways since 2016 until current and now since 5/6/209 and 5/10/2019 the engine light randomly came on along with the electronic throttle light. Unable to accelerate above 45 or 50 MPH..only gain speed when going downhill. I was scared and had the car towed home I was on the freeway my life was in danger”
NHTSA complaint #11206985, filed 2019-05, 86,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 8 | 2% |
| 2018 | 25 | 3% |
| 2017 | 12 | 5% |
| 2016 | 15 | 5% |
| 2015 | 6 | 5% |
| 2014 | 19 | 6% |
| 2013 | 7 | 9% |
| 2012 | 5 | 3% |
| 2011 | 8 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 3 | 3% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2014 Jeep Compass
91 complaintsEngine
91 complaintsSeat belts
53 complaintsOther or unknown
39 complaintsElectrical system
36 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
35 complaintsVehicle speed control
35 complaintsSeats
27 complaintsFuel system
26 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsSteering
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Jeep Compass
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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