| Issue ID | 1728459 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11398859 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | COMPASS |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 01/03/21 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Driving along at normal speed, roughly 30mph, and car took off and accelerated on its own at a high speed rate, unsure how fast it accelerated to.. Flew across an intersection with an incline. Jumped the hill dukes if hazard style. Came down, busted tire, rim and passenger side window, mirror and spring and who knows what else. I was on a gravel country road. Potholes but otherwise good travel conditions. I don't have any photos now but can get them if needed. Vehicle is unable to be driven |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 160000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MERRILL, WI |
| VIN pattern | 1J8FF47W77DXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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