| Issue ID | 681772 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10233134 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | COMPASS |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 17/04/07 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep compass. When the contact started the ignition and applied pressure to the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated for 15 to 20 seconds before accelerating. After the failure, the vehicle drove roughly and failed to accelerate properly. There were no warnings prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they updated the computerized system. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer on seven separate occasions for the same failure. The technician performed two diagnostic tests and was unable to correct the failure. The failure mileage was 7,362 and current mileage was 29,000. Updated 09/10/08. *lj the consumer also stated there was a noise coming from the suspension. The dealer found that the rear struts needed to be replaced. Updated 09/11/08 *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 7362 |
| Number of Occurences | 7 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | COLDBROOK, NY |
| VIN pattern | 1J8FF47W47DXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 24/11/06 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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