2010 Jeep Compass: Transmission – stopped working
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2010 Compass report: transmission – stopped working. CarComplaints.com lists 2 owner complaints, average mileage 127,550 miles.
NHTSA has 6 owner complaints for the 2010 Compass in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11256534 (filed 09/18/2019): “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 mil…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11121972 (filed 08/23/2018): “"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 …”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace transmission, clutch (2 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $4,380 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
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