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2009 Jeep COMPASS Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	853169
Internal NHTSA #	10395558
Manufacurer	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Brand	JEEP
Model	COMPASS
Model Year	2009
File date	29/03/11
Component	STEERING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	2009 jeep compass, with 31,278 miles showed excessive wear in both the left lower control arm and outer tie rod end. Though covered under warranty, the lower control arm issue is reflective of our similar experience with our 2007 jeep patriot. The nhtsa should investigate both the jeep compass and patriots for a design flaw in the lower control arm. A lower control/ball joint/tie rod failure, at highway speed, can result in a fatal accident.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	31278
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	HOPATCONG, NJ
VIN pattern	1J4FF47B09DXXXXXX
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?
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	4
Drive train type	4WD
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2009 Jeep COMPASS Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2009 Jeep COMPASS Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

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