2023 Jeep Compass Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 12%of 49 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,840miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2023 Jeep Compass, 12% of the 49 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,840 miles.
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.
“Since my short time of ownership I have had two specific issues with the car. One the safety features. The lane departure warning often doesn't work. The icon will stay unlit when veering out of lane. This is random but often. Next the automatic emergency braking system. The icon will show turned off randomly yet often. Forcing me to go back into the menu when the car is in stop to activate it again. For unknown reasons it will randomly turn off. Secondly, the transmission has a scary delay on stop to go. …”
NHTSA complaint #11589025, filed 2024-05“The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle would suddenly jerk, shake, and vibrate. Also, while at a stop light with the auto stop/start activated to save fuel, the vehicle did not automatically restart when releasing the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failures. The failure mileage was 5,600.”
NHTSA complaint #11548707, filed 2023-10, 5,600 miles“1) The Power Take-Off Unit (PTU) in the drivetrain failed suddenly while driving at approximately 60 mph. This is a critical drivetrain component responsible for transferring power. The PTU is currently at the Jeep dealership where the repair order is open, and it is available for inspection upon request. 2) The PTU failure caused the vehicle to lose the ability to operate safely and became inoperable in the middle of travel on the highway. …”
NHTSA complaint #11704292, filed 2025-12“The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle jerked. The contact heard a whining sound when the transmission shifted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed of an unknown TSB; however, the contact was informed that there was no repair available. The contact stated that the vehicle had been serviced because of various failures since the vehicle was purchased in August 2023. …”
NHTSA complaint #11597983, filed 2024-07, 80 miles“The vehicle pops and spudders when cranked. While driving it looses power and will not go, causing me to almost get hit numerous times. When shifting into gear it jerks really hard”
NHTSA complaint #11540709, filed 2023-08Related service bulletins
- 11037469Sep 19, 2026Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. 1.5L Transmission Diagnosis Service Solution Customers may experience one or more of the following: SYMPTOM: ● Transmission…
- 11034905Jun 30, 2026Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. 1.5L Transmission Diagnosis Service Solution Customers may experience one or more of the following: SYMPTOM: ● Transmission…
- 11033330May 28, 2026Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. 1.5L Transmission Diagnosis Service Solution Customers may experience one or more of the following: ● Transmission warning light…
- 11032995May 19, 2026Emissions Recall 12D - Transmission Control Module Software - Dealer Notification (Revison 2)
- 11032819May 6, 2026Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. Vehicle Does Not Operate In Electric Mode And/Or Reverse Gear Is Unavailable Customers may experience one or more of the…
- 11032642May 6, 2026Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. Vehicle Does Not Operate In Electric Mode And/Or Reverse Gear Is Unavailable Customers may experience one or more of the…
- 11031246Mar 31, 2026Emissions Recall 12D - Transmission Control Module Software - Dealer Notification (Revison 1)
- 11030050Mar 3, 2026Emissions Recall 12D - Transmission Control Module Software - Dealer Notification
- 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…
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 2023 Jeep Compass
15 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsForward collision avoidance
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsLane departure
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 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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