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2006 Carriage CompassProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2006 Carriage Compass, most often about the tires. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage9kTires, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 29, 2015. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Carriage Compass has problems

4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Tires40

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2006 Carriage Compass recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Carriage.

Best & worst years

2006 vs. every other Compass year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Compass median. How we score

'04'05'06
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Compass owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

3 TOW MAX RADIAL STR TRAILER TIRES PURCHASED ON 4/30/14. 1 YEAR AND 2 WEEKS LATER ALL 3 TIRES BLEW IN THE SAME DAY ROUGHLY 100 MILES APART. 2 OF THE 3 BLOWOUTS CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE 2006 CARRIAGE COMPASS TRAILER WHEEL WELL AREA AND UNDERBELLY.
Complaint 10722153 · May 29, 2015
WE WHERE HEADING HOME AFTER SPENDING 2 MONTHS IN WINTERHAVEN, CA. I WAS DRIVING TOWARD QUARTZSITE, AZ. I WAS APPROXIMATELY 37 MILES FROM THERE WHEN I NOTICED SOMETHING AT THE CURB SIDE REAR CORNER. I WAS DRIVING AT 62 MILES PER HOUR AND SLOWED DOWN AND FOUND A SAFE SPOT TO PULL OFF. WHEN I WENT…
Complaint 10240054 · Aug 28, 2008 · 5,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CARRIAGE COMPASS. THE VEHICLE HAS POWER KING TOMAX ST, SIZE ST235/80/R16 TIRES (NA). ONE OF THE TIRES EXPLODED AND DAMAGED HIS FIFTH WHEEL VEHICLE. THE CONTACT IMMEDIATELY PULLED OFF THE ROAD. HE SENT A LETTER TO THE TRAILER AND TIRE MANUFACTURERS, BUT HAS NOT YET…
Complaint 10213675 · Jan 4, 2008 · 12,800 miles

Own a 2006 Compass?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.