| Issue ID | 1298744 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10884720 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | COMPASS |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 26/05/16 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Severe tire wear on jeep compass on 05/12/16 i took a rental car (jeep compass, mileage: 10417) in las vegas. On 05/26/16, just as we had passed the mountain routes from durango to ouray, i discovered by chance that both front tires were completely worn out on the inside (see photos). I did not discover it earlier, because the tire tread was o. K. On the outside and the body hided the rest of the tire. Then i drove very slowly. Soon after came the warning light for the tire pressure: the left front tire lost pressure (mileage approximately: 12250). I changed the wheel and was hoping that the right tire held air to the nearest town. We reached the town without further problem. As i brought the car to the tire shop, they told me, that the toe was completely wrong and that wheel alignment would be necessary (see alignment report). Summary: the cause of this symmetric tire wear is mysterious: the car had relatively few miles and there was no event (such as an impact to the wheels), that possibly could have changed the toe. Nevertheless i think, the car was not roadworthy and i'm glad i noticed the problem before it came to an accident. I send this report from germany. As it is not possible to fill in this country and my telephone number, i give you the state and phone number of the rental car company. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 12250 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MAINZ, NV |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 25 |
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