2014 Jeep Compass Suspension Problems

“When going over 30mph or uphill my transmission starts sputtering. I cannot accelerate. Frequently happens when on highways. There is a sudden shift almost like im switching gears. Rpm shoots up but car will not gain speed. Headlights will get very dim, inside lights will flicker. When starting the engine its like it almost doesnt want to start. Front window motors work when they please”

“Informed by dealer that vehicle could not be properly aligned without replacement of both front suspension lower control arms. Vehicle has 58,334 miles on it and was showing excessive wear on front tires. Had control arms replaced, which contained sealed lower ball joints, was told by service technician that this was a know weakness in this vehicle's design/construction and common replacement procedure. Vehicle was driving/tracking fine otherwise, but was told this was a safety issue that needed to be addressed. …”

“I took my car to be inspected for yearly registration. I was told by the repair shop that I have parts of the subframe and suspension that are excessively rusted, to the point where they are a safety concern and have to be replaced. Other model years of the first generation Jeep Compass have been issued extended warranties on those parts, and I believe it should be extended to the entire first generation of the Jeep Compass.”

“am submitting this complaint regarding a serious safety issue with my 2014 Jeep Compass. While driving, the vehicle feels as though the passenger-side front wheel is going to snap off at any moment. The sensation and noise appear to come from the wheel or axle area, and the instability is strong enough that the vehicle does not feel safe to operate. I have taken the vehicle to multiple mechanics for inspections and test drives. Despite these efforts, no one has been able to locate the source of the problem or identify any faulty components. …”

“The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Compass. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle shook violently. While driving 45-65 MPH, the vehicle vibrated steadily and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the two front tires were balanced and the front cv axle was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 73,136.”