| Issue ID | 1334083 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10925933 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | COMPASS |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 05/11/16 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Subframe rot. At 70,000 mile steering control was lost due to a crack in the front subframe caused by excessive rust/rot. Luckily there were no injuries since this happened at low speed. The front subframe had a complete failure with a 12 inch lateral crack through the cross member. This caused total front suspension and steering failure. The car was not able to be driven or moved under its own power. This problem has been reported for jeep compass, jeep patriot and dodge caliber. Chrysler needs to address this problem before some one gets hurt or killed! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 70000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LEXINGTON, KY |
| VIN pattern | 1J4FT47A49DXXXXXX |
| 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 | 10 |
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