Power Train Problems of Jeep Compass

Jeep Compass owners have reported 510 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 25 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (404 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission control module (20 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Jeep Compass

The Power Train problem

The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that intermittently, while driving 60 mph on the highway uphill, the vehicle suddenly lunged forward and backward. The vehicle failed to respond when the accelerator pedal was depressed or released.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Control Module problem

I purchased the vehicle on novemeber 20,2023 from mall chevy in cherry hill NJ. From the first day, I was getting an intermittent a! warning for the vehicle start/stop function. The vehicle would feel like it is trying to turn off when not active. Finally on March 8, 2024, it stayed on.   Read details...

The Transmission Noise problem

Ii kept my Jeep Compass up todate with oll changes and brakes and tires. I have now experineced a real bad noise from under the engine. I thought it was my brakes or pulley. It turns out I need a new transmission. I have a 5 speed.   Read details...

The Noises During Shifting problem

When shifting vehicle will jolt and make a pop noise mostly when driven long miles and then shifting between speed limits , going through roundabouts, stopping and going ,   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

My 2016 Jeep Compasses transmission has failed at 96000 miles. It has the 2. 0l i4 with the cvt, its fwd. I was traveling at 35mph when it failed.   Read details...




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