INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS VERY BRIGHT AT NIGHT, AFFECTING THE ABILITY TO SEE THE ROADWAY. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DOES NOT DIM WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ADJUST BRIGHTNESS. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DOES NOT ADJUST TO COMPENSATE FROM DAYLIGHT TO DARKNESS. VEHICLE DOES NOT SEEM TO RECOGNIZE THAT THE HEADLIGHTS ARE ON. THE OPTION TO ADJUST BRIGHTN…
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS VERY BRIGHT AT NIGHT, AFFECTING THE ABILITY TO SEE THE ROADWAY. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DOES NOT DIM WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ADJUST BRIGHTNESS. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DOES NOT ADJUST TO COMPENSATE FROM DAYLIGHT TO DARKNESS. VEHICLE DOES NOT SEEM TO RECOGNIZE THAT THE HEADLIGHTS ARE ON. THE OPTION TO ADJUST BRIGHTNESS, WITH THE HEADLIGHTS ON, IS NOT AVAILABLE DUE TO VEHICLE'S INABILITY TO RECOGNIZE THAT THE HEADLIGHTS ARE ON. REAR VIEW CAMERA IS EXTREMELY BRIGHT AT NIGHT, AFFECTING THE ABILITY TO RECOGNIZE PROBABLE HAZARDS IN ROADWAY. DUE TO THIS BRIGHTNESS, THE EYES TAKE TIME TO READJUST TO THE DARK ENVIRONMENT WHEN VEHICLE IS PUT BACK IN DRIVE. THESE ISSUES OCCUR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AND STATIONARY.
NHTSA ODI #11047982
15 miles · Nov 15, 2017
Exterior Lighting
INSTRUMENT PANEL DIMMER DOES NOT WORK CAUSING EXTREME BRIGHTNESS AT NIGHT. NAVIGATION PANEL DOES NOT SWITCH TO NIGHTTIME MODE CAUSING IT TO BE A SAFETY HAZARD IF USING WHILE DARK OUT. BACKUP CAMERA IS BLINDING AT NIGHT, CREATING SAFETY HAZARD. THIS OCCURS WHILE STATIONARY, WHILE MOVING, DURING ALL TYPES OF DRIVING WHEN DARK OU…
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INSTRUMENT PANEL DIMMER DOES NOT WORK CAUSING EXTREME BRIGHTNESS AT NIGHT. NAVIGATION PANEL DOES NOT SWITCH TO NIGHTTIME MODE CAUSING IT TO BE A SAFETY HAZARD IF USING WHILE DARK OUT. BACKUP CAMERA IS BLINDING AT NIGHT, CREATING SAFETY HAZARD. THIS OCCURS WHILE STATIONARY, WHILE MOVING, DURING ALL TYPES OF DRIVING WHEN DARK OUT. THIS HAS BEEN AN ON-GOING ISSUE FROM THE DAY I BOUGHT THE CAR WITH NO RESOLUTION FROM THE DEALER.
NHTSA ODI #11046235
Mileage unknown · Nov 13, 2017
Exterior Lighting
THE INTERIOR INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE LIGHTING WILL NOT DIM AT NIGHT. THIS LEADS TO A BLINDING SITUATION. THE DIMMER SWITCH FUNCTIONS ONLY INTERMITTENTLY BUT THE IP LIGHTS WILL GO FULL BRIGHT AFTER A SHORT WHILE AFTER A VEHICLE RESTART. THIS OCCURS WHETHER OR NOT THE CAR IS MOVING OR PARKED. HEADLIGHTS ARE SWITCHED ON TO AUT…
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THE INTERIOR INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE LIGHTING WILL NOT DIM AT NIGHT. THIS LEADS TO A BLINDING SITUATION. THE DIMMER SWITCH FUNCTIONS ONLY INTERMITTENTLY BUT THE IP LIGHTS WILL GO FULL BRIGHT AFTER A SHORT WHILE AFTER A VEHICLE RESTART. THIS OCCURS WHETHER OR NOT THE CAR IS MOVING OR PARKED. HEADLIGHTS ARE SWITCHED ON TO AUTO. THE LIGHTS BEHAVE THIS WAY DAY OR NIGHT. APPEARS TO BE A SENSOR ISSUE.
NHTSA ODI #11045677
Mileage unknown · Nov 10, 2017
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTING CONTROL INCLUDING DIMMER, HEADLIGHT 'ON' SENSOR, DASH AMBIANT LIGHT SENSOR, RELATED SOFTWARE DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. UNABLE TO DIM DASH AT NIGHT WITH DIMMER CONTROL & OR 'AUTO NIGHT DIM' DOES NOT FUNCTION. THE BLINDING BRIGHTNESS OF THE DASH AT NIGHT IS NOT ONLY DISCOMFORTING IT IS HAZARDOUS. TH…
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTING CONTROL INCLUDING DIMMER, HEADLIGHT 'ON' SENSOR, DASH AMBIANT LIGHT SENSOR, RELATED SOFTWARE DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. UNABLE TO DIM DASH AT NIGHT WITH DIMMER CONTROL & OR 'AUTO NIGHT DIM' DOES NOT FUNCTION. THE BLINDING BRIGHTNESS OF THE DASH AT NIGHT IS NOT ONLY DISCOMFORTING IT IS HAZARDOUS. THIS FAULT IS WELL DOCUMENTED ON INTERNET FORUMS & YOUTUBE VIDEOS.
NHTSA ODI #11045108
79 miles · Nov 7, 2017
Exterior Lighting
DIMMER FOR DASH LIGHTS / GAUGES DOES NOTHING. ALL INTERIOR GAUGES, CONTROLS, DIALS, ETC. STUCK ON FULL BRIGHTNESS. VERY DANGEROUS - MAKES IT HARD TO OPERATE VEHICLE AT NIGHT WITH GLARING GAUGES.
NHTSA ODI #11044355
75 miles · Nov 2, 2017
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting
1. INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING CANNOT BE DIMMED: BLINDS DRIVER DURING NIGHT DRIVING. 2. THE SPEEDOMETER SCALE DOES NOT CHANGE FROM MPH TO KPH. THIS BECOMES VERY PROBLEMATIC WHEN CROSSING FROM THE US TO CANADA!
NHTSA ODI #11042825
4 miles · Oct 31, 2017
Exterior Lighting
THE DIMMER SWITCH FOR DASHBOARD AND SCREEN LIGHTS DO NOT DIM. AT NIGHT THE LIGHT IS SO BRIGHT THAT IT CREATES A GLARE.
NHTSA ODI #11041736
Mileage unknown · Oct 21, 2017
Exterior Lighting
JEEP WILL NOT ALLOW DIMMING OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL OR NAV SCREEN AT NIGHT DUE TO A LIGHT SENSOR IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. SHOWN IN THE FOLLOWING VIDEO HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=6AJAAEMP7W8&LIST=PLXMX4ZWLIO2WJZSQ8SYUPAESC_R8G-QTO
NHTSA ODI #11035405
Mileage unknown · Oct 19, 2017
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DIMMER SWITCH IS INOPERABLE. THE SPEEDOMETER, AND ENTIRE GAUGE CLUSTER, IS STUCK ON FULL BRIGHTNESS DURING NIGHTTIME DRIVING AND IS VERY DANGEROUS AS IT IS BLINDINGLY BRIGHT IN MY FACE.
NHTSA ODI #11034574
2,000 miles · Oct 17, 2017
Exterior Lighting
INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING FAILS TO DIM PROPERLY AT NIGHT CAUSING DIFFICULTY SEEING AT NIGHT DUE TO THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE DISPLAY. I AM ABLE TO GET THE DISPLAY TO BE TRICKED INTO GOING INTO "NIGHT MODE" IF THE DISPLAY LIGHT SENSOR HAS NO LIGHT AT VEHICLE STARTUP WITH HEADLIGHTS ON. AT ANY TIME IF THE SENSOR IS EXPOSED TO LIGHT AG…
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INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING FAILS TO DIM PROPERLY AT NIGHT CAUSING DIFFICULTY SEEING AT NIGHT DUE TO THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE DISPLAY. I AM ABLE TO GET THE DISPLAY TO BE TRICKED INTO GOING INTO "NIGHT MODE" IF THE DISPLAY LIGHT SENSOR HAS NO LIGHT AT VEHICLE STARTUP WITH HEADLIGHTS ON. AT ANY TIME IF THE SENSOR IS EXPOSED TO LIGHT AGAIN SUCH AS IF A DOOR IS OPENED OR INTERIOR LIGHT IS TURNED ON THE VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE STOPPED, DOORS LOCKED, AND SITTING FOR ONE MINUTE FOR THE WORKAROUND TO BE SUCCESSFUL AGAIN.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and Jeep Compass, 2018 Dodge Journey, and 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U86.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Compass vehicles. The front lower control arms may be incorrectly welded, potentially resulting in a control arm separation.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the lower control arm separates, it can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U42.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Compass vehicles. The passenger side air bag assembly may have inflator mounting nuts loose within the module assembly.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, unsecured inflator mounting nuts outside of the cushion assembly are potential projectiles that may strike the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 28, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T73.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017-2018 Jeep Compass vehicles. The brightness of the backlighting for the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) cannot be adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An instrument cluster that is too bright, and cannot be dimmed, can reduce the driver's ability to see at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update IPC software, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 8, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T70.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Cherokee and Compass vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. The engines may have a cracked oil pump housing that can result in oil pump failure.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the oil pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the oil pump, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 5, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T65.
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