2014 Jeep Compass Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 35about this part
- Share
- 11%of 308 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,814miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 35 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2014 Jeep Compass, 11% of the 308 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,814 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driving when I lost power, even pushing on the gas... The car slowed to under 20mph. A few lights came up on dash (check engine, traction control, lightning bolt) engine stuttered and cars were swerving to go around me because I had no power no matter how much I pushed on the gas. This is the second time this happened to me, I was on the highway.”
NHTSA complaint #11203381, filed 2019-04, 68,000 miles“This car I bought on 9-/14/2019 had an open recall on it for a catalytic converter and was told it was completed. I now find out it is not and the car will not ho over 20mph. I have an appt with the dealer who is over 30 miles via interstate and it has to be towed I dont have tow insurance and it will cost over200 to get it there will I be reimbursed.”
NHTSA complaint #11291192, filed 2019-12, 113,000 miles“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”
NHTSA complaint #11180322, filed 2019-02, 110,000 miles“While driving on the interstate at 70 miles per hour my Jeep Compass loss power. The engine light, etc light ESC light all came on as I was driving. This in turn immediately dropped my speed down to 20 miles per hour.”
NHTSA complaint #11279149, filed 2019-11, 95,000 miles“3rd times a charm 2014 Jeep Compass the first time it happened to me in july or aug (4 months after I got the car) and I thought it was my fault, while parking and hitting the brake my car accelerated out of nowhere. I thought I had hit the accelerator by mistake. …”
NHTSA complaint #10680053, filed 2015-01, 15,550 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10175501Mar 27, 2020Speed Control Operates Intermittently
- 10175088Mar 27, 2020Speed Control Operates Intermittently
- 10139956Apr 20, 2016Adaptive Cruise Control Sensor 1) If you are replacing this part due to the cluster displaying Clean Radar Sensor in Front of Vehicle or DTC C1266 ACC Sensor Blinded, please…
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 20% |
| 2025 | 2 | 7% |
| 2024 | 3 | 5% |
| 2023 | 3 | 6% |
| 2022 | 5 | 2% |
| 2021 | 6 | 7% |
| 2020 | 7 | 5% |
| 2019 | 15 | 5% |
| 2018 | 33 | 3% |
| 2017 | 10 | 4% |
| 2016 | 30 | 10% |
| 2015 | 15 | 13% |
| 2014 | 35 | 11% |
| 2013 | 5 | 6% |
| 2012 | 10 | 5% |
| 2011 | 14 | 7% |
| 2010 | 6 | 8% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 13 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2014 Jeep Compass
91 complaintsEngine
91 complaintsSeat belts
53 complaintsOther or unknown
39 complaintsElectrical system
36 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
35 complaintsSeats
27 complaintsFuel system
26 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsElectronic stability control
19 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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