2022 Jeep Compass Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 19 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2022 Jeep Compass, 9% of its 222 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 5,193 miles. No related recall is on file for this component.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 19
- 9% of 222
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 5,193 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Vehicle loses motive power and stalls unexpectedly at various speeds, sometimes with a Stop Safely Vehicle Will Shut Down warning and Auto Start/Stop light illuminated.
- Hard shifting, jerking, or lurching occurs during upshifts and downshifts, both when the transmission is cold and after it warms up.
- Vehicle stalls when accelerating from a stop, with the engine shutting off completely and requiring a restart to move again.
- Four-wheel-drive system fails with a service 4WD message, leaving the rear wheels not turning while the front wheels still move.
- CV joint/axle separation from the wheel has been reported, resulting in loss of steering control while driving.
- Some owners report the failure recurring even after dealers replaced the PCU and auxiliary battery or reprogrammed the TCM.
When 2022 Jeep Compass transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 14, 2022, latest Jul 17, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2022 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 and powertrain complaints does the 2022 Jeep Compass have?
- NHTSA lists 19 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2022 Compass, which is 9% of the 222 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2022 Jeep Compass transmission?
- No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2022 Compass.
- At what mileage do 2022 Jeep Compass transmission problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 5,193 miles.
- Are the 2022 Compass powertrain problems dangerous?
- NHTSA data tied to this problem area includes 2 crashes and 1 injury among the reported complaints, with owners describing sudden power loss and stalling in traffic.
- How does 2022 compare to other Compass years for transmission complaints?
- The 2022 model's 19 complaints and 9% share are lower than years like 2018 (151 complaints, 16% share) and 2013 (34% share), suggesting fewer reported transmission issues relative to those years.