| Issue ID | 1427669 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11048619 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | COMPASS |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 02/11/17 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2016 jeep compass. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle accelerated on its own. All of the indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The brake pedal did not stop the vehicle. The contact had to place the vehicle in park in order to stop. The contact pulled over, turned off the vehicle, and notified the police. The police officer attempted to turn the ignition, but the vehicle would not start. The vehicle finally started after the fourth attempt and only the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the northtown chrysler dodge jeep ram dealer (2020 niagara falls blvd, tonawanda, ny 14150) but the failure could not be diagnosed. The contact had not driven the vehicle in over 20 days and was concerned for her safety. The approximate failure mileage was 7,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 7000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BUFALLO, NY |
| VIN pattern | 1C4NJDEB3GDXXXXXX |
| 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 | 60 |
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