THIS CAR I BOUGHT ON 9-/14/2019 HAD AN OPEN RECALL ON IT FOR A CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND WAS TOLD IT WAS COMPLETED. I NOW FIND OUT IT IS NOT AND THE CAR WILL NOT HO OVER 20MPH. I HAVE AN APPT WITH THE DEALER WHO IS OVER 30 MILES VIA INTERSTATE AND IT HAS TO BE TOWED I DONT HAVE TOW INSURANCE AND IT WILL COST OVER200 TO GET IT THERE WILL I BE REIMBURSED.
2014 jeep Compass cruise control problems
moderate 26 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $600
Complaints
26
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$600
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
UPON DRIVING ON A BUSY HIGHWAY, MY CAR CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP CAUSING TRAFFIC TO SHUTTER AROUND ME AND MY NOW 60MPH CAR JERKED TO A 20MPH SPEED. THIS WAS UNSAFE AND NOW THE CAR WILL NOT MOVE ABOVE 20MPH. THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ARE MENTIONING THIS ONLINE AND SOMEONE NEEDS TO TAKE NOTE!
WHILE GETTING OFF OF PM SHIFT, AROUND 2330, I WAS DRIVING AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN ONLY 3 MILES INTO DRIVING. I COULD NOT ACCELERATE MORE THAN 15 MILES AN HOUR IN A 40MPH ZONE. THE LIGHTNING BOLT FOR ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL WAS FLASHING, THEN STOPPED, THEN MY CHECK ENGINE AND MY ANTI SKID(?) WAS LIT UP. I PULLED OVER TO A SIDE STREET, PUT IN PARK ONLY TO HAVE MY ENGINE IDL…
SQUEAKY BRAKES AND ACCELERATION PROBLEMS. WHEN I HAVE A NEED FOR SPEED, THE CAR DOWN SHIFTS AND THEN ACCELERATES IS THE BEST DESCRIPTION I CAN GIVE. *TR
Common questions
How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2014 jeep Compass?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 26 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $600 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the cruise control typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $600 for cruise control repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to cruise control?
No active recalls currently cover cruise control issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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