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2017 Jeep Compass transmission problems

The 2017 Jeep Compass has 42 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 11% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

42

Transmission complaints

11%

Share of year

3

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Transmission complaints by year

Related recalls

17V301000TransmissionMay 9, 2017 · 4,705 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Jeep Compass vehicles equipped with a 6-speed transmission. The left front halfshaft may not be properly seated, and, as a result, it may disengage from the transmission and/or break.

Consequence

If the left front halfshaft disengages or breaks, the vehicle will have a loss of drive. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked without using the parking brake, the vehicle may roll, despite being in 'Park.' Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, dealers will inspect the left front halfshaft for engagement and replace any that are not properly engaged in the transmission, free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T26.

What owners report

TAKATA RECALL , IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING ALL MY WARNING LIGHTS ON MY DASH WENT OFF AND THE CAR CUT MY FUEL SERVICE OFF, LEAVING ME UNABLE TO ACCELERATE, I PULLED OVER IN A PARKING AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND COULDN'T START IT BACK UP AS THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS LOCKED…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · September 20, 2019 · crash

Common questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2017 Jeep Compass have?

NHTSA has 42 complaints about the 2017 Jeep Compass transmission — 11% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2017 Jeep Compass transmission?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the transmission: 17V301000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.