2017 Jeep Compass transmission & drivetrain problems

Related recalls

• Recall 17V301000May 9, 20174,705 vehicles
  POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

  Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Jeep Compass vehicles equipped with a 6-speed transmission. The left front halfshaft may not be properly seated, and, as a result, it may disengage from the transmission and/or break.

  Risk: If the left front halfshaft disengages or breaks, the vehicle will have a loss of drive. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked without using the parking brake, the vehicle may roll, despite being in 'Park.' Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, dealers will inspect the left front halfshaft for engagement and replace any that are not properly engaged in the transmission, free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T26.

What owners say

1. Filed Feb 23, 202661,000 miVABrakesTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, the ABS and Traction Control warning lights illuminated, and the steering wheel and the front passenger’s side of the vehicle were shaking and vibrating abnormally. The contact stopped the vehicle to inspect it and became aware that the front passenger’s side wheel was extremely hot to the touch. The contact deactivated the Traction Control light, and the failure was temporarily…

   NHTSA complaint #11719884 · source
2. Filed Feb 3, 2026100,851 miFLTowedEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH in the middle lane, the vehicle stopped unexpectedly. While accelerating, there was an abnormal grinding and clanking metallic sound coming from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. After three hours of being stranded on the roadway, the vehicle was towed to the residence. An independent mechanic determined that the failure was related to the drive shaft, transfer case, and…

   NHTSA complaint #11715198 · source
3. Filed Aug 5, 202590,862 miMATransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel was shaking, and the contact noticed a burning odor. Additionally, the transmission failed to shift as intended. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a fractured half-shaft. The contact was informed that the half-shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11678526 · source
4. Filed May 1, 2024158,000 miGATowedBrakesTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the ABS, traction control, and other unknown warning lights illuminated. On another occasion, while driving at approximately 15 MPH, the tires locked up and unlocked. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the PCU sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired, and the vehicle was towed back to the residence. The manufacturer was notified of the…

   NHTSA complaint #11586319 · source
5. Filed Feb 8, 202468,900 miMOTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with an excessive amount of play in the passenger’s side front axle. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to a transmission specialist. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent…

   NHTSA complaint #11570745 · source
6. Filed Sep 12, 202342,000 miFLTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle stalled on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000. The VIN was not available.

   NHTSA complaint #11544018 · source
7. Filed Sep 16, 2022IDElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

   Question 1: The Auto stop start system went out last October or November and I couldn't get it into the shop with in the warranty because they wouldn't schedule it. After that in February my battery started dying and I had to replace my battery 5 times now. That's when starting in August all of my instrument cluster/panel would light up and it would start my lights on the inside of the car to flash, radio to start cracking and the doors locks switching back and forth. It…

   NHTSA complaint #11484881 · source
8. Filed Nov 1, 2021TXEngineOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain

   My vehicle continually stalls when driving or at stop lights. Sometimes it will start back up other times I have to have it towed.

   NHTSA complaint #11438936 · source
9. Filed Feb 16, 2021119,521 miLAOther / UnknownAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   My vehicle went from not being able to control acceleration or accelerate and making a strange sound while in motion while the rpm was steady going up, to not accelerating at all while in motion, to not shifting gears, to not doing anything in less than 24 hours. I was on the highway when i first noticed all of the problems. I had to pull on side of the road multiple times. It was scary and dangerous being on side of the road as a woman at night with very little lighting in…

   NHTSA complaint #11396462 · source
10. Filed Feb 4, 202163,000 miMITransmission & Drivetrain

    When driving, the car will randomly not accelerate on the highway, will not accelerate when first driving after turning the vehicle on, or not accelerate after the vehicle reaches 40 mph or above. The transmission also has had, since first purchasing the vehicle, where it will randomly stall or hiccup before suddenly recatching and working correctly.

    NHTSA complaint #11394679 · source
11. Filed Jan 29, 202140,000 miMNTransmission & Drivetrain

    The jeep will randomly downshift so hard it will make a terrible sound while throwing all passengers forward. It also has done this shifting up as well but is more likely to do it while downshifting. Has already been brought to the dealership and was given a transmission update electronically but things were just as bad the day after i left the dealership so i can assume that the updates are not effective to handle this. From how hard it shifts it sounds like something is…

    NHTSA complaint #11390613 · source
12. Filed Dec 23, 202037,000 miILTransmission & Drivetrain

    My struts as well as 2 of my cousins with the same make and model jeeps have all been a problem. So there has to be an issue with jeep compass struts

    NHTSA complaint #11384723 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology