2017 Jeep Compass Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 42about this part
- Share
- 18%of 229 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,082miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 42 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2017 Jeep Compass, 18% of the 229 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,082 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was in the kwik trip carwash with my engine on and in park, when the vehicle, ( a 2017 Jeep Compass 4x4 high altitude), suddenly goes forward and the only way to stop was to turn the engine off. The brakes didn't stop it. This happened on july 5th 2020, at approximately 9:20 pm in shawano, wi.”
NHTSA complaint #11337791, filed 2020-07, 41,700 miles“I was getting onto the freeway got up to 60 miles an hour I saw my alternator light blink then my traction control light came on and the motor lost all power and now they're telling me that my throttle body is bad and I see a lot of complaints on the internet about Jeep Compass throttle bodies”
NHTSA complaint #11374858, filed 2020-11, 92,000 miles“While driving the engine light comes on, input the car in park and then try to put it back in gear and it won't go. I shut the car off and it will then go in gear. This is the second time this has happened, as well as when I get to around 2500 RPM the transmission misses.”
NHTSA complaint #11329433, filed 2020-06, 72,898 miles“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 going to snap.”
NHTSA complaint #11390613, filed 2021-01, 40,000 miles“Takata recall , in the middle of driving all my warning lights on my dash went off and the car cut my fuel service off, leaving me unable to accelerate, I pulled over in a parking and the steering wheel locked up, I turned the car off and couldn't start it back up as the brake pedal was locked also. I have had this problem numerous times and visited the dealership plenty times and they aren't able to diagnose a real problem , it's a recurring problem. A new computer was put in it also and I still have problems.”
NHTSA complaint #11257106, filed 2019-09, 37,000 milesRelated recalls
- 17V301000May 9, 2017Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Jeep Compass vehicles equipped with a 6-speed transmission. The left front halfshaft may not be properly…Covers: Jeep Compass 2017
Related service bulletins
- 11030018Mar 2, 2026Before replacing the RDM, please be aware that NVH from differential gears is typical and within the acceptable limits. Do not replace RDM for NVH issue.
- 11024056Oct 2, 2025948TE Transmission Reaction Shaft Service Bushing Kit Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may exhibit/set the following…
- 10222982Jan 15, 2022Flash: Drivetrain Control Module (DTCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the DTCM with the latest available software. The customer may describe one or more of the…
- 10222964Jan 4, 2022Customer Satisfaction Notification W20 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module
- 10224601Jan 1, 2022Powertrain Control Module.
- 10230242Jul 10, 2021Customer Satisfaction Notification W84 Powertrain Software Update
- 10221656Jul 10, 2021Customer Satisfaction Notification W84 Powertrain Software Update
- 10221182Apr 21, 2021Customer Satisfaction Notification W84 Powertrain Software Update
- 10221181Apr 21, 2021Customer Satisfaction Notification W20 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module
- 10194035Apr 21, 2021Customer Satisfaction Notification W84 Powertrain Software Update
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 2017 Jeep Compass
86 complaintsEngine
71 complaintsOther or unknown
65 complaintsBrakes
29 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsElectronic stability control
12 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsWheels
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology