NHTSA Complaint #11507266 — 2016 JEEP COMPASS

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11507266
Vehicle	2016 JEEP COMPASS
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	February 13, 2023
Date Filed	February 14, 2023
Mileage	107,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

The contact's wife owns a 2016 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled. Additionally, the vehicle experienced a lost of power steering assist. The contact stated he self-inspected the vehicle and code P0339 (Crank Shaft A Sensor) was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed the vehicle as having crank shaft sensor failure. The mechanic referred the contact to file a complaint with NHTSA Hotline. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.

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