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P2173 on JEEP COMPASS

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
3
Most Affected
2013, 2014, 2016

What P2173 Means on Your JEEP COMPASS

Real JEEP COMPASS Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"Actuator throttle body sensor is showing a warning on my dash with a code of p2173"

— 2013 JEEP COMPASS owner • ENGINE • Filed 10/08/2019

"On march 4, while vehicle was in warm-up phase at home, in idle, a sharp snap was heard (later discovered was the electronic throttle body), then vehicle set two codes (p0171, p2173), and immediately went into limp mode (traction control off, throttle body reduced power, abs for slowing vehicle if b"

— 2014 JEEP COMPASS owner • ENGINE • Filed 03/04/2021

"Engine would intermittently stall while driving without warning. Some cases the engine would go into limp mode and other cases the engine would completely shut off. Problem occured while driving on city streets as well as driving on highway at highway speeds."

— 2016 JEEP COMPASS owner • ENGINE • Filed 12/01/2021

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P2173 on JEEP COMPASS

100%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2013
1
2014
1
2016
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

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  3. 3
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P2173 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026