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2013 jeep Compass powertrain problems

severe 25 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500

Complaints
25
Recalls
0
Crashes
3
Avg fix
$2,500

What owners are reporting 10 most recent

powertrain · filed 12/28/2020

DANGEROUSLY DROPPING INTO LIMP MODE WITHOUT WARNING OR ABILITY TO OVERRIDE FOR SAFETY. EARLY FULL SYSTEM TRANSMISSION FAILURE WITHOUT NO OPTIONS FOR REPAIR. FINALLY DIED BY MAKING WHINING NOISE, GOING INTO LIMP MODE AND STAYING THERE. THE EXCESSIVE COST OF REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION MAKES IT NOT COST EFFECTIVE. ONLY OPTION IS TO REPLACE THE VEHICLE ALTOGETHER.

powertrain · filed 12/14/2021

Jeep first issues was at 89k, not shifting. Second issues was at100k transmission over heated. Dealer/ warranty had me changed the fluid and filter for transmission. Third issue, 130k transmission made a whining noise and stopped. Jeep was towed to the shop. After doing some research, turns out that the transmission on several these Jeep’s have same issue. The transmission should be on manufactu…

powertrain · filed 12/12/2016

RECURRING PROBLEM- TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE LIGHT HAS GONE ON AND VEHICLE SLOWS OR STOPS ABRUBTLY DURING 1 HOUR OR LONGER TRIP ON HIGHWAY. HAD THE CAR IN JEEP DEALER 3 TIMES. CONTACTED JEEP CORPORATE DIRECTLY , THEY DIDNT RETURN LAST CALLS. NO PROGRESS. PORT JEFF JEEP DEALER (WHERE WE PURCHASED 6 MONTHS AGO) IS SERVICING VEHICLE. CONCERNED ABOUT THE INABILITY TO ACCELERATE AS PROBLEM OCC…

powertrain · filed 12/02/2019

2013 JEEP COMPASS LATITUDE. CVT TRANS HEARD UP AND STOPS ALL POWER. HAVE TO PULL OVER AND LET COOL AND REPEAT PROCESS EVERY 10 MILES OR SO

powertrain · filed 11/16/2016

THERE IS A SEVERE PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL. THIS STARTED AS A MINOR ANNOYANCE AND NOW I CANNOT DRIVE MY CAR. DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE RED LIGHTENING LIGHT STARTS FLASHING AND I LOSE ALL ABILITY TO ACCELERATE MY CAR. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS DRIVING 70MPH AND HAVING TO ABRUPTLY SLOW AND PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THIS NOW HAPPENS EVERYTIME I DRIVE MY CAR. I WILL BE DRIVING AROU…

powertrain · filed 11/04/2017

TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING WHILE MOVING ON CRUISE CONTROL FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME THAT SPEEDS BETWEEN 65 AND 75 MILES PER HOUR. PROBLEM APPEARS INTERMITTENT WHEN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS OVER 80 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. DANGEROUS SHIFT TO LOW-POWER MODE MAKING VEHICLE INCAPABLE OF MAINTAINING SPEED.

powertrain · filed 11/02/2014

I ALREADY FILED A COMPLAIN ABOUT THIS INCIDENT. MY PURPOSE NOW IS TO NOTIFY THE INCREDIBLY BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE AND INTEREST THE CHRYSLER CORP TOOK REGARDING THIS INCIDENT. TO START, THEY PLAYED EVERY EXCUSE TO AVOID GOING TO THE BODY SHOP TO INSPECT THE JEEP, AND I KEPT TELLING THEM THERE WAS A BURNING SMELL RIGHT BEFORE THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED AND THE JEEP STARTED MALFUNCTIONING AND SPEEDING ON …

powertrain · 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 a rest area sat for an hour, then the vehicle performed normally. May 13, 2021, took the vehicle to …

powertrain · filed 10/27/2017

THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION GOING UPHILL 3 SEPARATE TIMES, ONCE IN A 30 MINUTE DRIVE (70 MILE ROUND TRIP), THE OTHER 2 TIMES, BOTH 3.5 HOURS IN( 300 MILE TRIP ONE WAY) AND THE TRANSMISSION LIGHT CAME ON. THE CAR BEGAN TO DECELERATE RAPIDLY AND ON THE 30 MINUTE TRIP, I HAD TO TURN AROUND AND START GOING DOWN HILL AS THE CAR WOULD NO LONGER GO UP HILL. THE 2ND TIME, I HAPPENED TO BE BY A WALMART, AFTE…

powertrain · filed 10/13/2015

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH DOWN I4 THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LIGHT CAME ON, VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE ANYMORE AND WAS FORCED TO PULL OVER TO WAIT FOR THE VEHICLE TO COOL DOWN. THIS IS THE 4TH TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED WITH THE VEHICLE SINCE BUYING IT BRAND NEW IN 2013. THE ISSUES STARTING IN APRIL 2015, WITH 35000 MILES ON THE CAR. JEEP CONTINUES TO SAY THAT THEY CANNOT REPLICATE THE ISSUE.

Common questions

How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2013 jeep Compass?

It's a meaningful issue. 25 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $2,500.

At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?

Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.

What does it cost to fix?

Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.

Are there any recalls related to powertrain?

No active recalls currently cover powertrain issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.

Other problem areas on this vehicle

Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area. Some links on this page are affiliate links.
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