2023 Jeep Compass S/Limited
Description
2023 Jeep Compass S Limited 4WD – 1 Owner, Multiple Shut Downs, 100% Legal Headache
THE HONEST TRUTH: If you love adrenaline, mystery, and making appearances at the Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal, this is the mid-sized SUV of your dreams!
I bought this vehicle brand new for $56,885 thinking I was purchasing a reliable modern vehicle. Instead, I purchased a recurring ticket to "Shut Down Land". On at least seven different occasions, this vehicle decided that acceleration was completely optional, limiting speed to a brisk 5kph before shutting itself down entirely without a single warning light on the dash. Pulling out of busy intersections turned into a high-stakes game of chance.
THE "GOOD" NEWS: According to the dealership, Wayne Kirk Motor Group, and a formal Tribunal Adjudicator, this vehicle is now officially deemed "of acceptable quality". Why? Because after months of denying there was an issue and trying to blame my fuel-filling habits , they finally found a failed integrated relay and replaced the entire fuse box under warranty. The tribunal legally ruled that a "reasonable person" should have total faith in it now. I, however, am apparently not that reasonable person, because my confidence in this vehicle is at absolute zero.
FEATURES & HIGHLIGHTS: A Brand New Fuse Box: The crown jewel of the electrical system, freshly installed by the dealer.
Premium Duraseal Protection: Paid $995 to ensure that while the car is stuck on the side of the road, the paint remains incredibly shiny.
Genuine Low Kilometres: Barely driven, mostly because it I felt safer pushing it than driving it.
Complimentary Paperwork: I will gladly include copies of the Tribunal decision and all conflicting service invoices for your casual weekend reading.
TERMS OF SALE: The vehicle is booked in for a WOF and service with a competent mechanic on Tuesday 2nd June. I am walking away with my sanity, and you could be driving away with a $1 reserve bargain.
Good luck, and may the odds be ever in your favour.
Questions & Answers
The dent pictured is above the left front tyre. Pretty recent addition! The scratch is on the rear right bumper. Seller comment Friday, 29 May 2026 Do you have a buy now price in mind? tinandtash1 (91 • 6:11 pm, Fri, 29 MayThanks for your interest, this will be a straight auction. The highest bidder will win. cat286 (1082 • Friday, 29 May 2026Does it come with any warranty ? krystaltoni (74 • 6:56 pm, Fri, 29 MayOriginally it had a three year, 90k warrant so the time has just expired on that. cat286 (1082 • Friday, 29 May 2026Love your advert. Perfect car for the aged like me; car automatically stops at every cafe and toilet block !! bambina1 (1773 • 7:12 pm, Fri, 29 MayThanks for you comment 😀 . I've made the shut downs sound more fun than they were..... not for the feint of heart or height of blood pressure! cat286 (1082 • Friday, 29 May 2026Vehicle also has a towbar, interior is mint. Seller comment Friday, 29 May 2026 Man, well said,you made my day. The best I can do to help is to forward this to my friends as I prefer driving my 2007 Yaris which I bought for a tenth of the price....and which never gave me any issues... everte (0 • 8:33 am, Sat, 30 MayThank you very much. cat286 (1082 • Saturday, 30 May 2026Great read for a Saturday morning. May you never have to write another. masseuse (363 • 12:36 pm, Sat, 30 MayI hope not too! cat286 (1082 • Saturday, 30 May 2026Does it ok after the replacement fuse box and how many ks has it done since the replacement nlpet (109 • 12:46 pm, Sat, 30 MayThe fuse box was replaced at 12630, yesterday the mileage was 12730. I haven't driven it, it's been sitting in the dealership yard while under dispute. It's supposed to be all tickety boo now. Currently it's at Triple Peak Autos awaiting a service and WOF. I lost so much confidence in this vehicle that I bought ute from a reputable dealer, 12 days after it shut down on me on the 4th December 2025. cat286 (1082 • Saturday, 30 May 2026Has the vehicle ever been flood damaged, water damaged, driven through deep water, or had any water ingress issues? godspeedx (37 • 8:10 pm, Sat, 30 MayNo! It's never even been in 4wd mode or towed anything either! cat286 (1082 • Saturday, 30 May 2026Will the car be sold with a fresh WOF and current registration, or will the new owner need to arrange registration? godspeedx (37 • 8:16 pm, Sat, 30 MayYes it is booked in for Tuesday for a service and WOF. There won't be anything preventing you from immediately driving it away from me! cat286 (1082 • Saturday, 30 May 2026Hi, is there any finance owing on this SUV ? Thanks vikash2020 (5 • 8:29 am, Tue, 2 JunNo. cat286 (1082 • Tuesday, 2 June 2026Dam bro. LOVE YA AD. ! YOU MUST have a 100 percent honest trader stamp. Il need to get you to do a advertisement for my ford. It's a piece of crap too blax78 (408 • 11:33 pm, Tue, 2 JunYou might have to find another marketing department! I’ve actually gone and bought myself a Ford to replace this rolling hazard, and the team at Bay Ford Hastings have been absolute legends. Appreciate the comment, and may your Ford fix itself before you need my services! cat286 (1082 • Tuesday, 2 June 2026
$12,250