2013 Jeep Compass: Power Train complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 27 owner complaints for the 2013 Jeep Compass that list the power train component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11532355 (filed 07/14/2023): “This vehicle before had the cvt transmission replaced as it was over heating/inoperable. complete replacement. flash forward not even a year i was driving and thr transmission made a noise and basically locked up causing the driver to hit curb at high rate of speed along the freeway. the vehicle …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11491729 (filed 11/01/2022): “The vehicle was taken in for a recall of the catalytic converters and pcm software, july 2019. may 2021, while driving at highway speeds the transmission temperature light illuminated and an un-commanded deceleration occurred to about 10 mph, it would go no faster got to the nearest off ramp and to …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11457415 (filed 03/19/2022): “The vehicle was taken in for a recall of the catalytic converters and pcm software, july 2019. may 2021, while driving at highway speeds the transmission temperature light illuminated and an un-commanded deceleration occurred to about 10 mph, it would go no faster got to the nearest off ramp and to…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
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
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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