NHTSA Complaint #11545381 — 2016 JEEP COMPASS

The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle seemed to return to normal functionality. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who was unable to diagnose a failure but advised the contact that a replacement battery was required. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer, who then diagnosed a failure with the crank shaft sensor. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V907000 (Engine and Engine Cooling), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 70,000.