Jeep Compass Transmission / powertrain problems
127 of the 1,819 complaints about the Jeep Compass (7.0%) concern Transmission / powertrain, making it the model's #4 problem area. That share is 0.6× the Transmission / powertrain share across all tracked vehicles.
Analysis
By model year, Transmission / powertrain complaints peak with the 2018 model (75, 8% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (1). 16 Transmission / powertrain complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 15 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.
Owners most often describe: “transmission”, “shifting”, “gear”, “light” and “turn”. 7 of these reports (5.5%) describe a crash or fire, with 2 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
No recall campaign addresses Transmission / powertrain for the tracked model years.
By model year
When complaints were filed
Last 12 months: 16 · Previous 12 months: 15
Common terms in reports
- transmission39
- shifting22
- gear20
- light41
- turn26
- shut18
What owners report
Note: The vehicle is totaled, and GEICO Insurance is in possession. A month ago, we received Brake warnings. We brought the vehicle to a mechanic to get checked and it passed. We did not get the warning again.
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, both the driver and passenger side rear windows would roll down independently.
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly stopped, and the transmission failed to shift gears in the middle of the road.
Vehicle shuts off randomly. Restarts after stopping but it’s consistent as if the car over heated yet the coolant temperature reads 194-200
The transmission cooling system failed causing immediate failure of the transmission. The vehicle has less than 60k miles and is still covered by the manufacturer powertrain warranty.
While turning out of a parking lot, onto a side street, a suspension component failed without warning, causing the front axle to pull out of the transmission.
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
No recall campaign addresses Transmission / powertrain for the tracked model years.
Problem areas · Jeep Compass
Related reading
- Transmission problems explained: shudder, harsh shifts, CVTs and what to test on a driveHow the main automatic transmission types fail, why some designs generate far more owner complaints than others, and a practical test-drive checklist built from what owners report.
Frequently asked questions
How common are Transmission / powertrain problems on the Jeep Compass?
127 of the 1,819 complaints about the Jeep Compass (7.0%) concern Transmission / powertrain, making it the model's #4 problem area. That share is 0.6× the Transmission / powertrain share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Jeep Compass model years have the most Transmission / powertrain complaints?
By model year, Transmission / powertrain complaints peak with the 2018 model (75, 8% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (1).
Is there a recall for Jeep Compass Transmission / powertrain problems?
No recall campaign addresses Transmission / powertrain for the tracked model years.