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2010 Jeep Compass Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
6%of 71 total for the year
Median mileage
100,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2010 Jeep Compass, 6% of the 71 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“After purchasing my new/used Compass from a dealer in town I went to fill the gas tank up. Not really a problem this time filling the tank but upon stating the vehicle it started to stall shake , spit, and sputter down the road after only about a 1/10 of a mile. During this time of stall the steering became almost impossible to turn while driving towards oncoming traffic . …”

NHTSA complaint #11256534, filed 2019-09, 80,000 miles

“Speed control device not responding. Just purchased the vehicle!!! Also I have been infomed from a diagnosed trouble code with the following code: p0700. Shifting problem..slipping ( free wheeling).”

NHTSA complaint #10992967, filed 2017-06, 138,864 miles

“Manual transmission car was revving high after shifting gears. Rpms were approximately 4000 once shifted into second gear going 20 MPH. Called dealership to schedule an appointment for the following week. The next day in the highway the car had no power. Would only be able to go 40mph in a 65 in 5th gear. It was a 20 minute drive to work. On the way home on the highway, the same issue with lack of power. 5 minutes into the ride I heard a pop and lost all power to the car. Was able to get to the side of the highway. …”

NHTSA complaint #10637697, filed 2014-09, 100,000 miles

“Tamara recall where I took my car they said they could not find what was causing the car to hesitate are transmission slipping. This happen when the car warms up and does it until you reach about 50 miles a hour. The mechanic clean transmission screens and change fluids. Still did not correct the problem.”

NHTSA complaint #11121972, filed 2018-08

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202527%
2024611%
2023612%
2022198%
2021911%
20202920%
20193711%
201815116%
20174218%
20164415%
2015109%
20143511%
20132734%
20122614%
20113720%
201046%
200949%
20081213%
20072911%

Other parts of the 2010 Jeep Compass

Air bags
18 complaints
Body and structure
13 complaints
Seat belts
11 complaints
Fuel system
10 complaints
Other or unknown
9 complaints
Electrical system
7 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Steering
6 complaints
Vehicle speed control
6 complaints
Engine
5 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2010 Jeep Compass

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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