JEEP COMPASS 2018

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

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Complaints & Recalls

1.5K Complaints 6 Recalls

Official Safety Recalls - Important!

6 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 18V524000 SAFETY RECALL
12.8K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Aug 9, 2018
Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.

Potential Risk:
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local JEEP dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: U87
Notice Date: Oct 2, 2018
Recall Date: Aug 9, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 18V523000 SAFETY RECALL
154.3K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Aug 9, 2018
Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and Jeep Compass, 2018 Dodge Journey, and 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.

Potential Risk:
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U86.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local JEEP dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: U86
Notice Date: Aug 29, 2018
Recall Date: Aug 9, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 18V279000 SAFETY RECALL
2.8K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 1, 2018
Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Compass vehicles. The front lower control arms may be incorrectly welded, potentially resulting in a control arm separation.

Potential Risk:
If the lower control arm separates, it can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U42.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local JEEP dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: U42
Notice Date: May 31, 2018
Recall Date: May 1, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 17V732000 SAFETY RECALL
27.2K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Nov 21, 2017
Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Compass vehicles. The passenger side air bag assembly may have inflator mounting nuts loose within the module assembly.

Potential Risk:
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, unsecured inflator mounting nuts outside of the cushion assembly are potential projectiles that may strike the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
FREE Recall Solution:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 28, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T73.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local JEEP dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: T73
Notice Date: Dec 28, 2017
Recall Date: Nov 21, 2017
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 17V740000 SAFETY RECALL
25.8K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Nov 21, 2017
Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017-2018 Jeep Compass vehicles. The brightness of the backlighting for the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) cannot be adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."

Potential Risk:
An instrument cluster that is too bright, and cannot be dimmed, can reduce the driver's ability to see at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update IPC software, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 8, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T70.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local JEEP dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: T70
Notice Date: Dec 8, 2017
Recall Date: Nov 21, 2017
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 17V670000 SAFETY RECALL
357 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Oct 24, 2017
Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Cherokee and Compass vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. The engines may have a cracked oil pump housing that can result in oil pump failure.

Potential Risk:
If the oil pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the oil pump, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 5, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T65.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local JEEP dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: T65
Notice Date: Dec 5, 2017
Recall Date: Oct 24, 2017

Consumer Complaints

1.5K Complaints
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11042825 Other
Nov 2, 2017
Defect Description:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Consequences:

1. INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING CANNOT BE DIMMED: BLINDS DRIVER DURING NIGHT DRIVING. 2. THE SPEEDOMETER SCALE DOES NOT CHANGE FROM MPH TO KPH. THIS BECOMES VERY PROBLEMATIC WHEN CROSSING FROM THE US TO CANADA!

Corrective Action:

1. INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING CANNOT BE DIMMED: BLINDS DRIVER DURING NIGHT DRIVING. 2. THE SPEEDOMETER SCALE DOES NOT CHANGE FROM MPH TO KPH. THIS BECOMES VERY PROBLEMATIC WHEN CROSSING FROM THE US TO CANADA!

Additional Notes:

1. INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING CANNOT BE DIMMED: BLINDS DRIVER DURING NIGHT DRIVING. 2. THE SPEEDOMETER SCALE DOES NOT CHANGE FROM MPH TO KPH. THIS BECOMES VERY PROBLEMATIC WHEN CROSSING FROM THE US TO CANADA!

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11042825
Notice Date: Nov 2, 2017
Recall Date: Nov 2, 2017
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11041736 Other
Oct 31, 2017
Defect Description:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Consequences:

THE DIMMER SWITCH FOR DASHBOARD AND SCREEN LIGHTS DO NOT DIM. AT NIGHT THE LIGHT IS SO BRIGHT THAT IT CREATES A GLARE.

Corrective Action:

THE DIMMER SWITCH FOR DASHBOARD AND SCREEN LIGHTS DO NOT DIM. AT NIGHT THE LIGHT IS SO BRIGHT THAT IT CREATES A GLARE.

Additional Notes:

THE DIMMER SWITCH FOR DASHBOARD AND SCREEN LIGHTS DO NOT DIM. AT NIGHT THE LIGHT IS SO BRIGHT THAT IT CREATES A GLARE.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11041736
Notice Date: Oct 31, 2017
Recall Date: Oct 31, 2017
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11035405 Other
Oct 21, 2017
Defect Description:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Consequences:

JEEP WILL NOT ALLOW DIMMING OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL OR NAV SCREEN AT NIGHT DUE TO A LIGHT SENSOR IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. SHOWN IN THE FOLLOWING VIDEO HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=6AJAAEMP7W8&LIST=PLXMX4ZWLIO2WJZSQ8SYUPAESC_R8G-QTO

Corrective Action:

JEEP WILL NOT ALLOW DIMMING OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL OR NAV SCREEN AT NIGHT DUE TO A LIGHT SENSOR IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. SHOWN IN THE FOLLOWING VIDEO HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=6AJAAEMP7W8&LIST=PLXMX4ZWLIO2WJZSQ8SYUPAESC_R8G-QTO

Additional Notes:

JEEP WILL NOT ALLOW DIMMING OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL OR NAV SCREEN AT NIGHT DUE TO A LIGHT SENSOR IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. SHOWN IN THE FOLLOWING VIDEO HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=6AJAAEMP7W8&LIST=PLXMX4ZWLIO2WJZSQ8SYUPAESC_R8G-QTO

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11035405
Notice Date: Oct 21, 2017
Recall Date: Oct 21, 2017
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11034478 Other
Oct 19, 2017
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE SENSOR CONTROLLING THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE CONSOLE AND NAVIGATION SCREEN. AT NIGHT, THE BRIGHTNESS GETS SET TO THE HIGHEST SETTING, WHICH IS ABSOLUTELY BLINDING, AND THE DIMMER SWITCH DOES DOES NOT WORK. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND IS CAUSING HARM TO MY EYES.

Corrective Action:

THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE SENSOR CONTROLLING THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE CONSOLE AND NAVIGATION SCREEN. AT NIGHT, THE BRIGHTNESS GETS SET TO THE HIGHEST SETTING, WHICH IS ABSOLUTELY BLINDING, AND THE DIMMER SWITCH DOES DOES NOT WORK. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND IS CAUSING HARM TO MY EYES.

Additional Notes:

THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE SENSOR CONTROLLING THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE CONSOLE AND NAVIGATION SCREEN. AT NIGHT, THE BRIGHTNESS GETS SET TO THE HIGHEST SETTING, WHICH IS ABSOLUTELY BLINDING, AND THE DIMMER SWITCH DOES DOES NOT WORK. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND IS CAUSING HARM TO MY EYES.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11034478
Notice Date: Oct 19, 2017
Recall Date: Oct 19, 2017
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11034574 Other
Oct 19, 2017
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DIMMER SWITCH IS INOPERABLE. THE SPEEDOMETER, AND ENTIRE GAUGE CLUSTER, IS STUCK ON FULL BRIGHTNESS DURING NIGHTTIME DRIVING AND IS VERY DANGEROUS AS IT IS BLINDINGLY BRIGHT IN MY FACE.

Corrective Action:

THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DIMMER SWITCH IS INOPERABLE. THE SPEEDOMETER, AND ENTIRE GAUGE CLUSTER, IS STUCK ON FULL BRIGHTNESS DURING NIGHTTIME DRIVING AND IS VERY DANGEROUS AS IT IS BLINDINGLY BRIGHT IN MY FACE.

Additional Notes:

THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DIMMER SWITCH IS INOPERABLE. THE SPEEDOMETER, AND ENTIRE GAUGE CLUSTER, IS STUCK ON FULL BRIGHTNESS DURING NIGHTTIME DRIVING AND IS VERY DANGEROUS AS IT IS BLINDINGLY BRIGHT IN MY FACE.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11034574
Notice Date: Oct 19, 2017
Recall Date: Oct 19, 2017
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11034574 Other
Oct 19, 2017
Defect Description:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Consequences:

THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DIMMER SWITCH IS INOPERABLE. THE SPEEDOMETER, AND ENTIRE GAUGE CLUSTER, IS STUCK ON FULL BRIGHTNESS DURING NIGHTTIME DRIVING AND IS VERY DANGEROUS AS IT IS BLINDINGLY BRIGHT IN MY FACE.

Corrective Action:

THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DIMMER SWITCH IS INOPERABLE. THE SPEEDOMETER, AND ENTIRE GAUGE CLUSTER, IS STUCK ON FULL BRIGHTNESS DURING NIGHTTIME DRIVING AND IS VERY DANGEROUS AS IT IS BLINDINGLY BRIGHT IN MY FACE.

Additional Notes:

THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DIMMER SWITCH IS INOPERABLE. THE SPEEDOMETER, AND ENTIRE GAUGE CLUSTER, IS STUCK ON FULL BRIGHTNESS DURING NIGHTTIME DRIVING AND IS VERY DANGEROUS AS IT IS BLINDINGLY BRIGHT IN MY FACE.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11034574
Notice Date: Oct 19, 2017
Recall Date: Oct 19, 2017
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11034083 Other
Oct 17, 2017
Defect Description:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Consequences:

INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING FAILS TO DIM PROPERLY AT NIGHT CAUSING DIFFICULTY SEEING AT NIGHT DUE TO THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE DISPLAY. I AM ABLE TO GET THE DISPLAY TO BE TRICKED INTO GOING INTO "NIGHT MODE" IF THE DISPLAY LIGHT SENSOR HAS NO LIGHT AT VEHICLE STARTUP WITH HEADLIGHTS ON. AT ANY TIME IF THE SENSOR IS EXPOSED TO LIGHT AGAIN SUCH AS IF A DOOR IS OPENED OR INTERIOR LIGHT IS TURNED ON THE VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE STOPPED, DOORS LOCKED, AND SITTING FOR ONE MINUTE FOR THE WORKAROUND TO BE SUCCESSFUL AGAIN.

Corrective Action:

INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING FAILS TO DIM PROPERLY AT NIGHT CAUSING DIFFICULTY SEEING AT NIGHT DUE TO THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE DISPLAY. I AM ABLE TO GET THE DISPLAY TO BE TRICKED INTO GOING INTO "NIGHT MODE" IF THE DISPLAY LIGHT SENSOR HAS NO LIGHT AT VEHICLE STARTUP WITH HEADLIGHTS ON. AT ANY TIME IF THE SENSOR IS EXPOSED TO LIGHT AGAIN SUCH AS IF A DOOR IS OPENED OR INTERIOR LIGHT IS TURNED ON THE VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE STOPPED, DOORS LOCKED, AND SITTING FOR ONE MINUTE FOR THE WORKAROUND TO BE SUCCESSFUL AGAIN.

Additional Notes:

INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING FAILS TO DIM PROPERLY AT NIGHT CAUSING DIFFICULTY SEEING AT NIGHT DUE TO THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE DISPLAY. I AM ABLE TO GET THE DISPLAY TO BE TRICKED INTO GOING INTO "NIGHT MODE" IF THE DISPLAY LIGHT SENSOR HAS NO LIGHT AT VEHICLE STARTUP WITH HEADLIGHTS ON. AT ANY TIME IF THE SENSOR IS EXPOSED TO LIGHT AGAIN SUCH AS IF A DOOR IS OPENED OR INTERIOR LIGHT IS TURNED ON THE VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE STOPPED, DOORS LOCKED, AND SITTING FOR ONE MINUTE FOR THE WORKAROUND TO BE SUCCESSFUL AGAIN.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11034083
Notice Date: Oct 17, 2017
Recall Date: Oct 17, 2017
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11034146 Other
Oct 17, 2017
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

THE INSTRUMENT LIGHT SENSOR MALFUNCTIONS AND KEEPS ALL THE INTERIOR LIGHTS (EXCEPT DOME LIGHTS) IN FULL BRIGHTNESS ALL THE TIME WHICH MAKES IT VERY DANGEROUS DRIVING AT NIGHT.

Corrective Action:

THE INSTRUMENT LIGHT SENSOR MALFUNCTIONS AND KEEPS ALL THE INTERIOR LIGHTS (EXCEPT DOME LIGHTS) IN FULL BRIGHTNESS ALL THE TIME WHICH MAKES IT VERY DANGEROUS DRIVING AT NIGHT.

Additional Notes:

THE INSTRUMENT LIGHT SENSOR MALFUNCTIONS AND KEEPS ALL THE INTERIOR LIGHTS (EXCEPT DOME LIGHTS) IN FULL BRIGHTNESS ALL THE TIME WHICH MAKES IT VERY DANGEROUS DRIVING AT NIGHT.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11034146
Notice Date: Oct 17, 2017
Recall Date: Oct 17, 2017
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11034146 Other
Oct 17, 2017
Defect Description:

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Potential Consequences:

THE INSTRUMENT LIGHT SENSOR MALFUNCTIONS AND KEEPS ALL THE INTERIOR LIGHTS (EXCEPT DOME LIGHTS) IN FULL BRIGHTNESS ALL THE TIME WHICH MAKES IT VERY DANGEROUS DRIVING AT NIGHT.

Corrective Action:

THE INSTRUMENT LIGHT SENSOR MALFUNCTIONS AND KEEPS ALL THE INTERIOR LIGHTS (EXCEPT DOME LIGHTS) IN FULL BRIGHTNESS ALL THE TIME WHICH MAKES IT VERY DANGEROUS DRIVING AT NIGHT.

Additional Notes:

THE INSTRUMENT LIGHT SENSOR MALFUNCTIONS AND KEEPS ALL THE INTERIOR LIGHTS (EXCEPT DOME LIGHTS) IN FULL BRIGHTNESS ALL THE TIME WHICH MAKES IT VERY DANGEROUS DRIVING AT NIGHT.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11034146
Notice Date: Oct 17, 2017
Recall Date: Oct 17, 2017
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11033393 Other
Oct 14, 2017
Defect Description:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Consequences:

THE INTERIOR INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE LIGHTING WILL NOT DIM AT NIGHT. THIS LEADS TO A BLINDING SITUATION. THE DIMMER SWITCH FUNCTIONS ONLY INTERMITTENTLY BUT THE IP LIGHTS WILL GO FULL BRIGHT AFTER A SHORT WHILE AFTER A VEHICLE RESTART. THIS OCCURS WHETHER OR NOT THE CAR IS MOVING OR PARKED. HEADLIGHTS ARE SWITCHED ON. THE LIGHTS BEHAVE THIS WAY DAY OR NIGHT. I NOTICED THE PROBLEM AFTER TAKING DELIVERY ON 9-27-2017

Corrective Action:

THE INTERIOR INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE LIGHTING WILL NOT DIM AT NIGHT. THIS LEADS TO A BLINDING SITUATION. THE DIMMER SWITCH FUNCTIONS ONLY INTERMITTENTLY BUT THE IP LIGHTS WILL GO FULL BRIGHT AFTER A SHORT WHILE AFTER A VEHICLE RESTART. THIS OCCURS WHETHER OR NOT THE CAR IS MOVING OR PARKED. HEADLIGHTS ARE SWITCHED ON. THE LIGHTS BEHAVE THIS WAY DAY OR NIGHT. I NOTICED THE PROBLEM AFTER TAKING DELIVERY ON 9-27-2017

Additional Notes:

THE INTERIOR INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE LIGHTING WILL NOT DIM AT NIGHT. THIS LEADS TO A BLINDING SITUATION. THE DIMMER SWITCH FUNCTIONS ONLY INTERMITTENTLY BUT THE IP LIGHTS WILL GO FULL BRIGHT AFTER A SHORT WHILE AFTER A VEHICLE RESTART. THIS OCCURS WHETHER OR NOT THE CAR IS MOVING OR PARKED. HEADLIGHTS ARE SWITCHED ON. THE LIGHTS BEHAVE THIS WAY DAY OR NIGHT. I NOTICED THE PROBLEM AFTER TAKING DELIVERY ON 9-27-2017

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11033393
Notice Date: Oct 14, 2017
Recall Date: Oct 14, 2017
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11032767 Other
Oct 10, 2017
Defect Description:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Consequences:

THE VEHICLE'S DASH BOARD LIGHTING DIMMING FUNCTION IS NOT WORKING AND IMPAIRING THE DRIVERS NIGHT VISION ALWAYS BEING AT THE HIGHEST SETTING. REPORTING THIS ISSUE AS THIS IS NOT ONLY AFFECTING A SINGLE VEHICLE, BUT MULTIPLES. THE JEEP HEADQUARTERS WERE CONTACTED BY MULTIPLE EFFECTED OWNER AS EVIDENT IN THE REFERENCE FORUM POST, BUT JEEP DOES CURRENTLY NOT TAKE ACTION. REFERENCE POSTS: HTTP://WWW.MYJEEPCOMPASS.COM/FORUMS/2ND-GEN-JEEP-COMPASS-FORUM-GENERAL-DISCUSSION/35673-DASH-LIGHTS-DO-NOT-DIM.HTML HTTP://WWW.MYJEEPCOMPASS.COM/FORUMS/2ND-GEN-JEEP-COMPASS-FORUM-GENERAL-DISCUSSION/34985-DASH-SCREEN-NOT-DIMMING.HTML

Corrective Action:

THE VEHICLE'S DASH BOARD LIGHTING DIMMING FUNCTION IS NOT WORKING AND IMPAIRING THE DRIVERS NIGHT VISION ALWAYS BEING AT THE HIGHEST SETTING. REPORTING THIS ISSUE AS THIS IS NOT ONLY AFFECTING A SINGLE VEHICLE, BUT MULTIPLES. THE JEEP HEADQUARTERS WERE CONTACTED BY MULTIPLE EFFECTED OWNER AS EVIDENT IN THE REFERENCE FORUM POST, BUT JEEP DOES CURRENTLY NOT TAKE ACTION. REFERENCE POSTS: HTTP://WWW.MYJEEPCOMPASS.COM/FORUMS/2ND-GEN-JEEP-COMPASS-FORUM-GENERAL-DISCUSSION/35673-DASH-LIGHTS-DO-NOT-DIM.HTML HTTP://WWW.MYJEEPCOMPASS.COM/FORUMS/2ND-GEN-JEEP-COMPASS-FORUM-GENERAL-DISCUSSION/34985-DASH-SCREEN-NOT-DIMMING.HTML

Additional Notes:

THE VEHICLE'S DASH BOARD LIGHTING DIMMING FUNCTION IS NOT WORKING AND IMPAIRING THE DRIVERS NIGHT VISION ALWAYS BEING AT THE HIGHEST SETTING. REPORTING THIS ISSUE AS THIS IS NOT ONLY AFFECTING A SINGLE VEHICLE, BUT MULTIPLES. THE JEEP HEADQUARTERS WERE CONTACTED BY MULTIPLE EFFECTED OWNER AS EVIDENT IN THE REFERENCE FORUM POST, BUT JEEP DOES CURRENTLY NOT TAKE ACTION. REFERENCE POSTS: HTTP://WWW.MYJEEPCOMPASS.COM/FORUMS/2ND-GEN-JEEP-COMPASS-FORUM-GENERAL-DISCUSSION/35673-DASH-LIGHTS-DO-NOT-DIM.HTML HTTP://WWW.MYJEEPCOMPASS.COM/FORUMS/2ND-GEN-JEEP-COMPASS-FORUM-GENERAL-DISCUSSION/34985-DASH-SCREEN-NOT-DIMMING.HTML

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11032767
Notice Date: Oct 10, 2017
Recall Date: Oct 10, 2017
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11032805 Other
Oct 10, 2017
Defect Description:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Consequences:

IN VIOLATION OF FMVSS SECTION S 5.3.2.2 (B) THE VEHICLE'S INTERIOR DASHBOARD LIGHTS ARE NOT CAPABLE OF BEING DIMMED. THEY REMAIN AT BRIGHTEST LEVEL REGARDLESS OF ANY PARKING OR HEADLIGHT SETTINGS, AND CANNOT BE DIMMED OR TURNED OFF. THIS CREATES A DANGEROUS CONDITION DURING NIGHT TIME VEHICLE OPERATION. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO CORRECT THIS EVEN AFTER TWO VISITS, AND HAS MADE NO PROGRESS IN RESOLVING THIS ISSUE SINCE VEHICLE PURCHASED ONE MONTH AGO.

Corrective Action:

IN VIOLATION OF FMVSS SECTION S 5.3.2.2 (B) THE VEHICLE'S INTERIOR DASHBOARD LIGHTS ARE NOT CAPABLE OF BEING DIMMED. THEY REMAIN AT BRIGHTEST LEVEL REGARDLESS OF ANY PARKING OR HEADLIGHT SETTINGS, AND CANNOT BE DIMMED OR TURNED OFF. THIS CREATES A DANGEROUS CONDITION DURING NIGHT TIME VEHICLE OPERATION. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO CORRECT THIS EVEN AFTER TWO VISITS, AND HAS MADE NO PROGRESS IN RESOLVING THIS ISSUE SINCE VEHICLE PURCHASED ONE MONTH AGO.

Additional Notes:

IN VIOLATION OF FMVSS SECTION S 5.3.2.2 (B) THE VEHICLE'S INTERIOR DASHBOARD LIGHTS ARE NOT CAPABLE OF BEING DIMMED. THEY REMAIN AT BRIGHTEST LEVEL REGARDLESS OF ANY PARKING OR HEADLIGHT SETTINGS, AND CANNOT BE DIMMED OR TURNED OFF. THIS CREATES A DANGEROUS CONDITION DURING NIGHT TIME VEHICLE OPERATION. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO CORRECT THIS EVEN AFTER TWO VISITS, AND HAS MADE NO PROGRESS IN RESOLVING THIS ISSUE SINCE VEHICLE PURCHASED ONE MONTH AGO.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11032805
Notice Date: Oct 10, 2017
Recall Date: Oct 10, 2017
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11029982 Other
Sep 26, 2017
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

I HAD MY VEHICLE DIAGNOSED DUE TO INTERIOR LIGHTS DO NOT DIM AT NIGHT LEAVING THE JEEP VERY BRIGHT AND DANGEROUS. I HAVE CALLED JEEP AND THEY REFUSE TO FIX THE ISSUE OR GIVE ME A SOLUTION ON WHAT TO DO! THEY STILL REFUSE AT OF TODAY 9/26/17.

Corrective Action:

I HAD MY VEHICLE DIAGNOSED DUE TO INTERIOR LIGHTS DO NOT DIM AT NIGHT LEAVING THE JEEP VERY BRIGHT AND DANGEROUS. I HAVE CALLED JEEP AND THEY REFUSE TO FIX THE ISSUE OR GIVE ME A SOLUTION ON WHAT TO DO! THEY STILL REFUSE AT OF TODAY 9/26/17.

Additional Notes:

I HAD MY VEHICLE DIAGNOSED DUE TO INTERIOR LIGHTS DO NOT DIM AT NIGHT LEAVING THE JEEP VERY BRIGHT AND DANGEROUS. I HAVE CALLED JEEP AND THEY REFUSE TO FIX THE ISSUE OR GIVE ME A SOLUTION ON WHAT TO DO! THEY STILL REFUSE AT OF TODAY 9/26/17.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11029982
Notice Date: Sep 26, 2017
Recall Date: Sep 26, 2017
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11029982 Other
Sep 26, 2017
Defect Description:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Consequences:

I HAD MY VEHICLE DIAGNOSED DUE TO INTERIOR LIGHTS DO NOT DIM AT NIGHT LEAVING THE JEEP VERY BRIGHT AND DANGEROUS. I HAVE CALLED JEEP AND THEY REFUSE TO FIX THE ISSUE OR GIVE ME A SOLUTION ON WHAT TO DO! THEY STILL REFUSE AT OF TODAY 9/26/17.

Corrective Action:

I HAD MY VEHICLE DIAGNOSED DUE TO INTERIOR LIGHTS DO NOT DIM AT NIGHT LEAVING THE JEEP VERY BRIGHT AND DANGEROUS. I HAVE CALLED JEEP AND THEY REFUSE TO FIX THE ISSUE OR GIVE ME A SOLUTION ON WHAT TO DO! THEY STILL REFUSE AT OF TODAY 9/26/17.

Additional Notes:

I HAD MY VEHICLE DIAGNOSED DUE TO INTERIOR LIGHTS DO NOT DIM AT NIGHT LEAVING THE JEEP VERY BRIGHT AND DANGEROUS. I HAVE CALLED JEEP AND THEY REFUSE TO FIX THE ISSUE OR GIVE ME A SOLUTION ON WHAT TO DO! THEY STILL REFUSE AT OF TODAY 9/26/17.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11029982
Notice Date: Sep 26, 2017
Recall Date: Sep 26, 2017

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