NHTSA Complaint #11620797 — 2020 JEEP COMPASS

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11620797
Vehicle	2020 JEEP COMPASS
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	October 19, 2024
Date Filed	October 19, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

Car engine turned off while driving, e brake was activated with out warning. Car stopped, and the D on the shaft was flashing, vehicle placed in park and was turned off by driver. Car would not restart and could not depress the brake. Car was stuck in the middle of road. After several attempts car sputtered on and was able to be driven to a safe location. No warning lights activated on car, initial eye inspection didn’t see anything out of place. No fluid leaking. Battery was operational entire time

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