Power Train Related Problems of the 2012 Jeep Compass

Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 2012 Jeep Compass. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (21 problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission noise (two problems).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Jeep Compass


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2012 Jeep Compass

The Power Train problem

The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was serviced at scott evans Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram (2280 bankhead hwy, carrollton, GA 30116) for unknown recall repairs.   Read details...

The Transmission Noise problem

While driving on the highway the transmission overheat light came on. I had been driving about 45 minutes on hw. The Jeep started making a loud whining noise and slowed down. It would not go over 45. It felt like the transmission was sticking some and had a bit of a shake.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

The engine over heats at 60 to 70 mph and then begin to lose power. The car slows down, the engine light comes on. This has happened 5 times since 2019 while on the highway. Now the transmission is failing because it won't change gears and it makes a whining sound when you try to accelerate.   Read details...


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