NHTSA Complaint #11574269 — 2018 JEEP COMPASS

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11574269
Vehicle	2018 JEEP COMPASS
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	March 23, 2023
Date Filed	February 27, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

Coolant light comes on without car actually overheating and car stalls for 2-3 seconds and then comes back on. While driving at higher speeds there is a partial stall and then cuts back on. When going from stoped with brakes and then pushing on gas, car fully stalls including unable to press on brakes and wheel is stiff. Problem continuously but randomly occurs and has been looked at by 2 different dealerships, oil consumption test is normal, and oil is topped off every 2,000 miles. Significant accident and safety concerns regarding car stalling while driving.

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