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2019 Jeep Compass Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 37 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2019 Jeep Compass, 11% of its 329 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 22,000 miles and no related recalls filed for this area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
37
11% of 329
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
22,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

  • Owners report broken axles snapping on the left side while driving through snow, in one case causing the vehicle to spin and hit a concrete divider.
  • Some describe a slight shaking or shudder felt in low gear between 10 and 20 mph, which dealers said showed no diagnostic code.
  • Several report the auto start/stop feature causing the engine to stall at stoplights and not restart until the start button was pressed multiple times.
  • One owner said the transmission got stuck in first gear while driving on a freeway or interstate.
  • Another described the vehicle becoming sluggish, struggling to shift gears, with RPM climbing to between 4,000 and 5,000 while speed dropped on the highway.

When 2019 Jeep Compass transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 6, 2019, latest Aug 17, 2026.

2019 Jeep Compass transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month3Feb 2019Sep 2019Dec 2020Dec 2022Aug 2023Feb 2024Sep 2025Aug 2026
37 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2019 to Aug 2026; peak Aug 2023 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2019 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.

  1. 20104 (6%)
  2. 201137 (20%)
  3. 201226 (14%)
  4. 201327 (34%)
  5. 201435 (11%)
  6. 201510 (9%)
  7. 201644 (15%)
  8. 201742 (18%)
  9. 2018151 (16%)
  10. 201937 (11%)
  11. 202028 (20%)
  12. 20219 (11%)
  13. 202219 (9%)
  14. 20236 (13%)
  15. 20246 (12%)
  16. 20251 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does NHTSA have for the 2019 Jeep Compass?
NHTSA lists 37 complaints in the Transmission & Powertrain category for the 2019 Jeep Compass, which is 11% of the 329 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2019 Jeep Compass transmission problems?
No. NHTSA shows no related recalls listed for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2019 Jeep Compass.
At what mileage do 2019 Compass transmission problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure for transmission & powertrain complaints on the 2019 Jeep Compass is 22,000 miles.
Did any 2019 Compass transmission complaints involve crashes?
Yes, NHTSA records 1 crash tied to this problem area for the 2019 Jeep Compass, with no reported fires or injuries.
What kind of transmission issues do owners describe?
Owners describe low-speed shuddering, stalling tied to the auto start/stop feature, the transmission sticking in first gear, sluggish acceleration with high RPM, and broken axles while driving in snow.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.