| Issue ID | 1110170 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10633059 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | COMPASS |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 14/09/14 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Pls use this complaint jeep compass 4x2 year 2011, today, sunday, sept. 14, 2014, i heard a noise bottom of my jeep and found a long metal piece manufacture sticker cvt transmission use only chrysler. It was a metal pipe transmission oil filler tube, hanging on the bottom of my car, dragging on the ground, while i was driving. I took pictures it has a hole in the metal tube. It started with the steering wheel becoming very loose and requiring to turn more than usual to the right or left, which may be caused from a different recall (components: steering: column, nhtsa campaign : 11v-315), i was never informed about this steering wheel recall. When i safely returned home, on internet noticed different chrysler forums, ppl same issue jeep compass. I notice a recall wranglers with 3. 6-liter v-6 engines), having the same exact issue as i experienced with my jeep compass. So, i called chrysler group llc recall dept. 800-247-9753 today sept. 14 2014. No recall for compass. Recall for wranglers with 3. 6-liter v-6 engines. Frustrated my 3 year warranty ended last month aug. 2014. Tomorrow, morning, tow truck jeep, to local jeep dealership and pay out of pocket. Chrysler recall dept. Said keep receipts if more people complain then there may be a recall just like the wrangler. The recall issue is exactly what happened to me.(per the wrangler recall solution: (wranglers with 3. 6-liter v-6 engines, chrysler says a power steering fluid line can wear a hole in the transmission oil cooler line. The suvs can leak fluid, damaging automatic transmissions. Dealers will inspect the lines for free and replace them or install a protective sleeve. The recall begins in july 2013.) recalling 221,000 jeep wranglers worldwide from 2012 and 2013 to fix transmission fluid leaks, according to nhtsa. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 34037 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PORTER RANCH, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1J4NT1FA4BDXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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