| Issue ID | 1578018 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11228783 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | COMPASS |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 01/07/17 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact leased a 2017 jeep compass. The contact stated that the steering wheel made an abnormal clicking noise. The steering wheel was replaced; however, the failure continued with the steering wheel being structurally unsound. In addition, the fuel gauge failed to provide a proper reading. The gauge indicated that it was empty when there was fuel in the fuel tank and vice versa. The vehicle was not repaired after it was taken back and forth to manhattan jeep (629 w 54th st, new york, ny 10019, 1-(877) 225-8709). The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 10. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BROOKLYN, NY |
| VIN pattern | 3C4NJDBBXHTXXXXXX |
| 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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