2018 Jeep Compass Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 151 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2018 Jeep Compass, 16% of its 942 total complaints, with a median mileage at failure of 21,000 miles. Seven crashes and four injuries are tied to this area, and no related recalls are listed.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 151
- 16% of 942
- Crashes reported
- 7
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 21,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Owners report the transmission needing repair shortly after the check engine light illuminated, sometimes near 19,000 miles.
- Some drivers say the vehicle unexpectedly moved forward after the shifter was placed in reverse, leading to a collision.
- Several owners describe a humming or banging noise from the drivetrain area when slowing down or when the 4-wheel drive system engaged the rear axle between 30-50 mph, often paired with vibration.
- A few complaints mention drivetrain-related noise between 35-45 mph that dealers attributed to the drivetrain without a fix at the time.
- One owner reported the transmission causing a loud noise and power loss during a total-loss crash after losing steering control at 65 mph.
When 2018 Jeep Compass transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 8, 2017, latest Jun 9, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2018 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 many transmission complaints does the 2018 Jeep Compass have?
- NHTSA lists 151 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2018 Jeep Compass, which is 16% of the 942 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2018 Jeep Compass?
- No. NHTSA's records show no related recalls listed for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2018 Jeep Compass.
- At what mileage do 2018 Jeep Compass transmission problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2018 Jeep Compass is 21,000 miles.
- Are the 2018 Compass transmission problems linked to crashes?
- NHTSA data ties 7 crashes and 4 injuries to the Transmission & Powertrain complaints filed for the 2018 Jeep Compass.