NHTSA Complaint #10679278 — 2012 JEEP COMPASS

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10679278
Vehicle	2012 JEEP COMPASS
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	December 29, 2014
Date Filed	January 27, 2015
Mileage	28,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CO

Consumer Description

WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE THERE IS A CLUNK COMING FROM THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. WHEN DRIVING THERE IS A DRAG OR FRICTION WHEN TURNING LEFT WITH A SLIGHT VIBRATION. WHEN TURNING THE ENGINE OFF THERE IS A SERIES OF 3 ELECTRONIC CLICKS FROM THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TR

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