Jeep Compass Vehicle Speed Control Problems
Owners have filed 216 complaints with NHTSA about vehicle speed control problems on the Jeep Compass across 20 model years. The 2014 model year has the most (35). The words owners use most often: “throttle control” (14% of reports).
- 216vehicle speed control complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 13mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 44%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.
- Throttle control: mentioned in 30 of 216 complaints (14%)
- Chrysler dodge: mentioned in 12 of 216 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems happen?
Based on 135 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 216 complaints, 13 mention a crash, 5 an injury.
Jeep Compass vehicle speed control complaints by model year
| Model year | Vehicle Speed Control complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Compass | 1 | 20% | 2,000 |
| 2025 Compass | 1 | 4% | 2,736 |
| 2024 Compass | 3 | 6% | 13,000 |
| 2023 Compass | 3 | 7% | 22,365 |
| 2022 Compass | 5 | 2% | 65,000 |
| 2021 Compass | 6 | 7% | — |
| 2020 Compass | 7 | 5% | 8,000 |
| 2019 Compass | 15 | 5% | 1,750 |
| 2018 Compass | 33 | 3% | 17,579 |
| 2017 Compass | 10 | 4% | 30,000 |
| 2016 Compass | 30 | 10% | 52,338 |
| 2015 Compass | 15 | 13% | 78,910 |
| 2014 Compass | 35 | 11% | 74,815 |
| 2013 Compass | 5 | 6% | 79,000 |
| 2012 Compass | 10 | 5% | 75,000 |
| 2011 Compass | 14 | 7% | 73,000 |
| 2010 Compass | 6 | 8% | 75,489 |
| 2009 Compass | 2 | 5% | 85,786 |
| 2008 Compass | 2 | 2% | 43,528 |
| 2007 Compass | 13 | 5% | 112,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Model years: 2007
Problem: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2007 dodge caliber and jeep compass passenger vehicles manufactured from march 7 through may 19, 2006. The pivot bushings in vehicles with oversized accelerator pedal bearing pockets may become dislodged and potentially cause the accelerator pedal to bind or stick.
Risk: Should the pedal bind or become stuck, it can be overcome by smart brakes which override the accelerator pedal in certain conditions.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace all affected accelerator pedal assemblies free of charge. The safety recall began on june 29, 2010. Owners may contact chrysler toll-free at 1-800-853-1403.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Aux battery failed; start/stop, stopped at a red light car shut off in start/stop mode, when I went to drive my car went into limp mode and emergency break engaged and every single light on my dash came on. I had to turn car off in the intersection. Once I turned the car back on every light came…
ABS module is faulty causing other issues including problems with electronic stability, no speedometer, no cruise control, no abs brakes. Apparently Jeep is no longer making this part as it has been on backorder for months. I feel it is unsafe as winter weather is nearing and abs brakes would be…
The contact owns a 2026 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that after releasing the parking brake and attempting to drive the vehicle, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to immediately respond. The vehicle hesitated before suddenly driving forward. The contact stated…
The contact rented a 2025 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while slowly pulling into a parking space, the engine revved and the vehicle unintendedly accelerated. The contact immediately depressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle and shifted the transmission to reverse(R). During the…
To Whom It May Concern: I am writing to formally submit a complaint regarding my 2021 Jeep Compass, particularly concerning recurring mechanical, electrical, and safety-related problems that have created serious concerns about the vehicle's reliability and safe operation. The most concerning issue…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Jeep Compasss have vehicle speed control problems?
No. NHTSA has 216 owner complaints about vehicle speed control 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 vehicle speed control?
Yes: 1 safety recall list vehicle speed control. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about vehicle speed control problems on the Jeep Compass?
The most frequent phrase is “throttle control”, in 30 of 216 complaints, followed by “chrysler dodge” (12).
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