Jeep Compass Electronic Stability Control (esc) Problems
Owners have filed 118 complaints with NHTSA about electronic stability control (esc) problems on the Jeep Compass across 14 model years. The 2018 model year has the most (25). The words owners use most often: “electronic throttle control” (6% of reports).
- 118electronic stability control (esc) complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 27%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Electronic throttle control: mentioned in 7 of 118 complaints (6%)
- Start stop: mentioned in 7 of 118 complaints (6%)
- Turning off: mentioned in 6 of 118 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do electronic stability control (esc) problems happen?
Based on 105 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 118 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 1 a fire.
Jeep Compass electronic stability control (esc) complaints by model year
| Model year | Electronic Stability Control (esc) complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Compass | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2019 Compass | 8 | 2% | 2,300 |
| 2018 Compass | 25 | 3% | 12,062 |
| 2017 Compass | 12 | 5% | 21,000 |
| 2016 Compass | 15 | 5% | 50,313 |
| 2015 Compass | 6 | 5% | 59,500 |
| 2014 Compass | 19 | 6% | 71,741 |
| 2013 Compass | 7 | 9% | 50,000 |
| 2012 Compass | 5 | 3% | 78,850 |
| 2011 Compass | 8 | 4% | 81,000 |
| 2010 Compass | 1 | 1% | 47,672 |
| 2009 Compass | 2 | 5% | 100,000 |
| 2008 Compass | 3 | 3% | 117,000 |
| 2007 Compass | 6 | 2% | 105,900 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists electronic stability control (esc) for the Jeep Compass. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that the brake pedal would depress to the floorboard with several warning lights illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle would overheat with the temperature gauge indicating that the engine was hot. The contact had taken the…
My 2016 jeep compass began stalling while idling at stop lights as well as stalling while driving last week. I've googled and i see that several jeep owners are having this issue as well. I've not found a recall for my specific vin, however, there was one issued for dodge and jeeps manufactured…
While in motion the electric emergency brake will ingage on its on cause the car to suddenly slow down and stop, very dangerous especially of in traffic. Another issue while in motion at random times the ' engine' or transmission'? Feels like it slips? And makes it hard for the car to accelerate…
All warning lights flashing on and off randomly and dinging while in motion. Also vehicles doesn't want to accelerate and rpms jumping up and down.
I took in my vehicle about a month ago to get a fix on a service engine light issue. It seemed to be a problem when i had my ac on and the transmission light and service engine light would turn on. I wouldn't be able to accelerate and it would make a jerking movement when i put my car into drive. I…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Jeep Compasss have electronic stability control (esc) problems?
No. NHTSA has 118 owner complaints about electronic stability control (esc) for the Jeep Compass. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Jeep Compass electronic stability control (esc)?
No recall currently lists electronic stability control (esc) for this vehicle.
What do owners say about electronic stability control (esc) problems on the Jeep Compass?
The most frequent phrase is “electronic throttle control”, in 7 of 118 complaints, followed by “start stop” (7).
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- Air Bags problems (273)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (269)
- Suspension problems (235)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (216)
- Service Brakes problems (213)
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