2014 Jeep Compass Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 35about this part
- Share
- 11%of 308 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 35 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2014 Jeep Compass, 11% of the 308 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When going over 30mph or uphill my transmission starts sputtering. I cannot accelerate. Frequently happens when on highways. There is a sudden shift almost like im switching gears. Rpm shoots up but car will not gain speed. Headlights will get very dim, inside lights will flicker. When starting the engine its like it almost doesnt want to start. Front window motors work when they please”
NHTSA complaint #11180322, filed 2019-02, 110,000 miles“I was slowly pulling into a parking space in front of local pharmacy. As I was about to put the SUV into park the vehicle suddenly accelerated with my foot on the brake and then jumped two curbstones and went across the front entrance to the store and then hit a parked toyota SUV and pushed the vehicle back four feet and then finally came to a stop.”
NHTSA complaint #10693568, filed 2015-03, 6,495 miles“Code u0401. Ecm/PCM. Check engine light, ESC light, and ECM lights came on while driving, Jeep lost acceleration, and knocked when we came to a stop. Incident hastened on a local road while moving at 45 MPH. Turned off vehicle and restarted. Problem persisted and we had the vehicle towed home.”
NHTSA complaint #11085118, filed 2018-04, 70,100 miles“I was driving going about 45 when my Jeep out of nowhere stopped and wouldn't go fast then 20mph. So then I got a code reader and it said it was the powertrain. Which makes then engine not want to go.”
NHTSA complaint #11296659, filed 2020-01, 78,586 miles“I have a 2014 Jeep Compass sport 2.0. I purchases it in 2016 used. I was driving on the interstate among heavy traffic and my vehicle just stop immediately. This was a major safety hazard. Now, the shop is saying I need a CVT transmission because my transmission is going out. A transmission should last more that 6 years and I should not have to worry about my safety on the interstate. Please help!!! My vehicle was in motion on the interstate. I could have gotten hit or had an accident from it stopping like it did.”
NHTSA complaint #11316155, filed 2020-03, 220,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10231753Jan 14, 2023Emissions recal U67 Catalytic Converter Efficiency
- 10230438Nov 1, 2022Some of the above-involved vehicles may exceed NOx (Oxides of Nitrogen) emission level standards due to loss of catalytic converter efficiency
- 10228020Apr 2, 2022Customer Satisfaction Notification V51 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module
- 10221150Apr 16, 2021Gear Ratio DTC?s, Transmission Shift Concerns, Does Not Shift At Times, Shudders
- 10221097Apr 7, 2021Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during…
- 10223509Jun 17, 2020TRANSMISSION, 5 Speed On replacing OE transmission 05106567A$/68042567A$ with reman transmission R8142074A$ replace with new Hydraulic Clutch Tube 05273429A$ to avoid…
- 10223508Jun 17, 2020TRANSMISSION, 5 Speed Replacing OE transmission 05106789A$/68042789A$ with reman transmission R8142073A$ replace with new Hydraulic Clutch Tube 05273429A$ to avoid interference…
- 10177454Jun 17, 2020TRANSMISSION, 5 Speed On replacing OE transmission 05106567A$/68042567A$ with reman transmission R8142074A$ replace with new Hydraulic Clutch Tube 05273429A$ to avoid…
- 10177453Jun 17, 2020TRANSMISSION, 5 Speed Replacing OE transmission 05106789A$/68042789A$ with reman transmission R8142073A$ replace with new Hydraulic Clutch Tube 05273429A$ to avoid interference…
- 10223532Jun 5, 2020Service 4wd Light On, Message AWD System Service Required
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 7% |
| 2024 | 6 | 11% |
| 2023 | 6 | 12% |
| 2022 | 19 | 8% |
| 2021 | 9 | 11% |
| 2020 | 29 | 20% |
| 2019 | 37 | 11% |
| 2018 | 151 | 16% |
| 2017 | 42 | 18% |
| 2016 | 44 | 15% |
| 2015 | 10 | 9% |
| 2014 | 35 | 11% |
| 2013 | 27 | 34% |
| 2012 | 26 | 14% |
| 2011 | 37 | 20% |
| 2010 | 4 | 6% |
| 2009 | 4 | 9% |
| 2008 | 12 | 13% |
| 2007 | 29 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2014 Jeep Compass
91 complaintsEngine
91 complaintsSeat belts
53 complaintsOther or unknown
39 complaintsElectrical system
36 complaintsVehicle speed control
35 complaintsSeats
27 complaintsFuel system
26 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsElectronic stability control
19 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsSteering
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Jeep Compass
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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