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2023 Jeep Compass High Altitude
Noise, Vibration And Harshness (NVH) Issues
2023 Jeep Compass High AltitudeSECTION Noise, Vibration And Harshness (NVH) Issues
| CONDITION | POSSIBLE CAUSES | EVALUATION/CORRECTION |
|---|---|---|
| RATTLE OR EXCESSIVE CLUNK* | 1. Steering gear loose on frame. | 1. Check fastener torque and tighten to specifications. Replace as necessary. Check steering wheel center following repair. |
| 2. Loose strut assembly mounting fasteners at tower or knuckle. | 2. Check fastener torque and tighten to specifications. | |
| 3. Excessive play in outer tie rod. | 3. For evaluation and correction. Refer to TIE ROD, STEERING, DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING . | |
| 4. Engine cradle/crossmember mounting fasteners loose at frame or bushings worn. | 4. Check fastener torque and tighten to specifications. Inspect bushings and repair as necessary. | |
| 5. Wheel mounting (lug) bolts loose. | 5. Inspect wheel mounting (Lug) bolts and repair as necessary. Tighten bolts to specifications. | |
| 6. Stabilizer bar link joints worn (occurs with steering input only when moving, not stationary). | 6. At park, jounce only one side of vehicle front to exercise stabilizer bar. Replace stabilizer bar link. | |
| 7. Loose lower control arm mounting bolts at engine cradle, frame or crossmember (occurs with steering input only when moving, not stationary). | 7. Check control arm mounting bolts and tighten to specified torque. | |
| 8. Loose intermediate shaft or column. | 8. Rotate intermediate (steering) shaft in relationship to gear, checking for free-play. Check column fasteners and tighten to specifications as necessary. | |
| 9. Lower control arm pivot bushing worn (occurs with steering input only when moving, not stationary). | 9. Inspect bushings for wear and replace lower control arm as necessary. | |
| 10. Internal steering gear noise. | 10. Drive vehicle on rough road, then steer rapidly back and forth when stopped. Replace steering gear as necessary. | |
| 11. Loose tie rods. | 11. For evaluation and correction. Refer to TIE ROD, STEERING, DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING . | |
| POPPING NOISE | 1. Loose steering gear mounting fasteners. | 1. Check fasteners for proper torque and retighten as necessary. |
| 2. Loose tie rod mounting nuts or adjusters. | 2. Check fastener torque. Replace nuts as necessary and tighten to specifications. | |
| 3. Loose intermediate (steering) shaft coupling at gear input shaft. | 3. Make sure coupling is fully seated on gear input shaft. If loose bolt is found don't reuse intermediate shaft bolt, if it's loose it has to be replaced. | |
| 4. Worn tie rods. | 4. For evaluation and correction. Refer to TIE ROD, STEERING, DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING . | |
| 5. Worn axle half-shaft. | 5. For evaluation and correction. Refer to DRIVELINE, DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING . | |
| SQUEAKING OR RUBBING SOUND | 1. Steering column shroud or shaft rubbing. | 1. While turning the steering wheel, listen down column to locate. Check interference between moving components. Move or realign shrouds or shaft as necessary. Replace components if this does not correct problem. |
| 2. Clockspring inside steering column noisy. | 2. Remove clockspring and reinstall steering wheel for testing. If noise is gone, replace clockspring. | |
| 3. Boot/dash seal lubrication inadequate. | 3. Remove boot seal and recheck for noise. Lubricate seal as necessary. | |
| 4. Steering gear outer tie rod noisy. | 4. While a helper turns the steering wheel, use an electronic listening tool to determine if noise is coming from the tie rods. Replace the tie rods as necessary. | |
| 5. Steering gear internally noisy. | 5. Remove dash seal boot, then exercise the steering wheel. If noise is still present at gear, replace steering gear. | |
| SCRUBBING OR KNOCKING SOUND | 1. Incorrect tire or wheel size. | 1. Replace incorrect size tire or wheel with original equipment size. |
| 2. Worn motor or transmission mount. | 2. Drive vehicle, moving accelerator pedal rapidly up and down attempting to locate noise. Try in both forward and reverse. Replace mounts as necessary. | |
| 3. Tires contacting wheel well. | 3. Make sure wheel house is properly positioned. If not, reposition as necessary. If steering wheel is properly centered, check steering gear travel left to right by rotating the steering wheel to each stop. Steering wheel should rotate the same amount in both directions from center. If not, replace steering gear. | |
| 4. Interference between moving steering components and other components. | 4. Check for bent or misaligned components. Correct or replace as necessary. |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.