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#26 of 87 Re: loss of power on steep dirt roads [farout] by ranch Jul 24, 2007 (9:59 am)
Replying to: farout (Jul 17, 2007 5:41 pm) The compass has almost 5,000 miles, but has had the problem since it was brand new. The dealer is going to give me an on board scanner that will record the problem. Hopefully they will be able to figure it out. If they can't figure out the problem after that. They said that they would have the vehicle buy back process. Other than this problem the compass has been a very good vehicle. Thank you for your response. It's helpful to know that not every compass does this. Replies to this message: farout (Jul 25, 2007 12:21 pm) colloquor (Jul 27, 2007 4:51 am) farout (Jul 28, 2007 3:48 pm)
#27 of 87 Re: loss of power on steep dirt roads [ranch] by farout Jul 25, 2007 (12:21 pm)
Replying to: ranch (Jul 24, 2007 9:59 am) ranch: The 2.4 engine is no award winner, and the initial flooring response is more of what I would expect from a 1.8 l Caliber. This world engine needs refinement, in fuel mileage, and power. I would expect with the "PILOT" (on board scanner) this will find an answer to your problem.    The MOPAR magazine had a three page article on the World Engine and this engine is a seriously complicated engine. There are two thermostats and it goes more complecated from that. This is not an engine to do some work on yourself, except oil changes.     I would guess that unless Chrysler gets some more real world horse power and better fuel mileage, this won't be one of Chrysler's better ideas. I personally hope this engine lasts as good as our 1996 Dodge Neon 2.L engine with 195,000 miles and still runs good.   farout Replies to this message: colloquor (Jul 27, 2007 4:51 am) farout (Jul 28, 2007 3:48 pm)
#29 of 87 Re: loss of power on steep dirt roads [farout] by colloquor Jul 27, 2007 (4:51 am)
Replying to: farout (Jul 25, 2007 12:21 pm) What's interesting is the difference between the consortium "World Engine" 2.4L DOHC, and the Hyundai-specific 2.4L DOHC, which is different. I have a friend who owns a 2006 Hyundai Sonata with the 2.4L DOHC "Theta" engine, and it's smooth as silk at all rev ranges. It is my understanding that DCX made some changes to Hyundai's original 2.4L design in an effort to reduce production costs. However, I don't have a confirmation of this. Replies to this message: farout (Jul 28, 2007 3:48 pm)
#30 of 87 Re: loss of power on steep dirt roads [colloquor] by farout Jul 28, 2007 (3:48 pm)
Replying to: colloquor (Jul 27, 2007 4:51 am) colloquor: The block is the Hyundai design and the top hals is a DCX design, with MB doing the majority of the work from a design they already had. The engine is very smooth when you drive it reasonably. Put punch it the enging sure sounds like you just unleashed a huge engine.    The 2.4 has plenty of get up and go at speeds above 40 mph, but low speed take off is much to be desired, fuel mpg is nothing to brag about, but taking 3,200 pounds around all the time is no small chore for the 2.4 either.    I have no idea if the same exact engine is put any other vehicle except Chrysler vehicles or not.   farout farout
#31 of 87 MPG's by jl49 Sep 24, 2007 (10:40 am)
I bought a Compass a month ago and I like it, but my only complaint is the gas mileage. I'm getting around 14 to 15 mpg's which is not the 23 to 26 mpg's advertised on the window sticker. Anyone have any suggestions? Replies to this message: farout (Sep 28, 2007 8:25 am) ranch (Sep 28, 2007 9:04 am)
#32 of 87 Re: MPG's [jl49] by farout Sep 28, 2007 (8:25 am)
Replying to: jl49 (Sep 24, 2007 10:40 am) jl49: We bought a Compass on April 3, 07. the average mpg was 22. We did get one trip that got 24 mpg. that was the one and only time in 10,200 miles. We had the so called 4x4, which is really an AWD. Our experience was less than we expected! The cheap plastic all over inside is not up to other brands standards. The power of the 2.4 engine was gutless!    We traded it in on a Chrysler Pacifica Touring AWD. We get 24.3 mpg on the highway and 22 around our home area. That's much better than the Compass.    I think unless Jeep makes some drastic improvements real fast the Compass is short lived at best.     I think the fuel mpg you are getting should be better, but don't you will see the 26 that the Jeep sticker says.   farout Replies to this message: ranch (Sep 28, 2007 9:04 am)
#33 of 87 Re: MPG's [farout] by ranch Sep 28, 2007 (9:04 am)
Replying to: farout (Sep 28, 2007 8:25 am) I no longer have my compass. I traded it in for a 4x4 Chevy TrailBlazer. The dealer in a round about way told me that the variable drive transmittion will not work at low speeds on steep dirt roads. The vehicle we have now does the job just fine.
#34 of 87 Musty, moldy smell in 2007 Compass by pplath Jun 23, 2007 (9:48 am)
My compass is 6 months old with 8k miles. Approximately 2 months ago I noticed a foul smell coming from the interior of my SUV. At first the dealership suspected what they called "plastic smoke", a smell emitted from the new plastic that would disapate. It hasn't. I just got my vehicle back from a 3 week stay at the dealership service facility, they replaced the headliner (some new smart fabric smell, possibility) and upon further inspection found some sort of insulation padding under the cargo area under the spare tire that was suppose to be the source of my smell. Car was cleaned, re-assembled and returned to me. It STILL smells...now just of a chemical cleaning over top of the musty, moldy smell. Any suggestions? It goes back to the shop Monday! Replies to this message: jmoevans (Oct 19, 2007 3:18 pm) dfreel (Nov 11, 2007 9:39 am)
#35 of 87 Re: Musty, moldy smell in 2007 Compass [pplath] by jmoevans Oct 19, 2007 (3:18 pm)
Replying to: pplath (Jun 23, 2007 9:48 am) Hopefully you've gotten the odor fixed by now, but I had the same problem in my 2007 Compass, which is now 8 months old with 4k miles. Just like you, I had a strong musty and moldy smell coming from somewhere inside the car. I took it to the dealership this week and they found a hole in the underbody of the car, which allowed the tires to spray water up into a foam lining that is supposed to absorb the noise of the car. Because the hole was only a few inches big, the foam could never dry out, and it made the smell permanent. This week, they patched the hole and ordered replacement foam. In the meantime, they also used an awful-smelling chemical cleaner, which in my opinion was worse than the moldy odor. Somebody needs to tell these dealerships that two wrongs don't make a right! In any case, I think this will solve my odor problem. Replies to this message: dfreel (Nov 11, 2007 9:39 am)

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