2013 Jeep Compass Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 27 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 Jeep Compass, 34% of its 80 total complaints for the year — the highest share of any model year. Median mileage at failure was 63,500, with 4 crashes and 1 injury reported, and no related recalls on file.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 27
- 34% of 80
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 63,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Transmission overheating warning light comes on during highway driving at 70-75 mph, followed by sudden loss of acceleration and forced pullover.
- Vehicle enters a low-power or limp mode uphill or during long highway trips, unable to maintain speed until the transmission cools down.
- Transmission makes a whining or grinding noise before shifting independently from a high gear to a lower gear without driver input.
- Owners report the issue recurring multiple times on the same vehicle, sometimes after dealer visits failed to replicate or fix the problem.
- One owner described a second transmission failure and lockup after a prior full transmission replacement, causing the vehicle to hit a curb.
When 2013 Jeep Compass transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 23, 2014, latest Jul 14, 2023.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2013 Jeep Compass
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Compass model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are transmission problems on the 2013 Jeep Compass?
- NHTSA shows 27 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 Compass, which is 34% of all 80 complaints filed for that model year — the largest share among all Compass model years listed.
- Is there a recall for 2013 Jeep Compass transmission issues?
- No. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to the Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 Jeep Compass.
- At what mileage do 2013 Compass transmission problems typically occur?
- The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 63,500 miles, though individual reports range from lower to much higher mileage.
- Did the transmission problems cause any crashes?
- NHTSA records 4 crashes and 1 injury linked to Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2013 Jeep Compass, with no fires reported.