2011 Jeep Compass: CVT failure

Filed Sep 15, 2017 · Suspension, Transmission · 79,101 miles · VA

Vehicle is prone to CVT transmission overheating at high rate of speed in warm weather. This has happened 4 separate times now on the interstate highway system, the latest on interstate 95 south 50 miles north of the florida line in georgia. Car will stop any acceleration, transmission overheat light comes on and you cannot maintain speed with flow of traffic. Create a hazardous situation trying to exit the interstate highway, occurred at 70 MPH. Jeep dealership cannot detect any problem when diagnosing from prior similar event. In addition wheel bearings in rear axles wear out on average every 35,000 miles I have replaced twice now plus ball joint in front needed replacement at between 36,000 and 40,000 miles

Filed Dec 15, 2016 · Transmission · 130,000 miles · MI

On the reported date my 2011 jeep compass 2.4l 4x4 was remote started and ran for approximately 15-20 minutes before getting in and driving off. The engine had warmed up about half way to operating temperature. The temperature was 13 degrees fahrenheit outside. Once I left and pulled out onto the street the transmission threw out 3 small and quick jerks. This happened 3 more times before getting onto the interstate. This is a brand new CVT less than a year old. The last CVT did the same shudder in the cold before it blew out a month later with 115,000 miles on it (barely out of warranty). The jeep CVT seems to be under built for cold temperatures because the new transmission only has about 15,000 miles on it and is doing the exact same thing. Note: I was babying the throttle to get up to operating temps when this occurred.

Filed Apr 20, 2016 · Transmission · 41,000 miles · FL

Today, 4/20/2016, I heard what sounded like metal dragging the ground in my 2011 jeep compass. After parking, I inspected under the car to find a metal pipe hanging down to the ground near the front left tire. I easily pulled the pipe out, and discovered it is the CVT transmission fill tube. It appears the tube rotted off from wherever it belongs. I have found multiple reports of the same thing happening to other jeep models as well, particularly the patriot. While I have yet to determine any detrimental performance effects (it just happened today, and I have yet to drive it again), the tube could have easily dislodged while driving and struck a car behind me, endangering the lives of others. My jeep only has around 40,000 miles, and has been kept up to date on all maintenance requirements. If I hadn't found other jeep owners with the same problem, I would have concluded it was caused by a mechanic during a recent oil change. However, because I have found dozens of other complaints (and also assuming there are others who never even noticed that the tube had rotted off), I feel that the federal safety agency should be aware of the issue, and take appropriate action. Thank you.

Filed Sep 14, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 55,000 miles · CO

Marked by an audible whine and the illumination of the transmission overheat light, the CVT on the 2.4l 4-cylinder engine in the 2011 jeep compass experiences significant and dramatic power loss. This is especially prevalent at sustained highway speeds creating a potentially unsafe situation. If the transmission overheats too much, the vehicle will not move until the transmission cools down. This issue first happened on my 2011 jeep compass in july 2014 and was temporarily rectified by jeep. Their solution was to replace the CVT transmission fluid. However, this problem has returned this summer under highway use, especially on hot days. On saturday, september 12, my family and I experienced not only the whine from the CVT, but significant power loss on the highway. Fortunately, having experienced this previously, I was able to pull the vehicle to the shoulder allowing the transmission to cool down without incident. Chrysler refuses to acknowledge the problem despite a plethora of evidence that this CVT transmission is defective. Here is a link to a video/case that is nearly identical to what I have experienced: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnkezt0mr-4

Filed Sep 14, 2014 · Engine, Steering · 34,037 miles · CA

Pls use this complaint jeep compass 4x2 year 2011, today, sunday, sept. 14, 2014, I heard a noise bottom of my jeep and found a long metal piece manufacture sticker CVT transmission use only chrysler. It was a metal pipe transmission oil filler tube, hanging on the bottom of my car, dragging on the ground, while I was driving. I took pictures it has a hole in the metal tube. It started with the steering wheel becoming very loose and requiring to turn more than usual to the right or left, which may be caused from a different recall (components: steering: column, the federal safety agency campaign : 11v‑315), I was never informed about this steering wheel recall. When I safely returned home, on internet noticed different chrysler forums, ppl same issue jeep compass. I notice a recall wranglers with 3.6-liter v-6 engines), having the same exact issue as I experienced with my jeep compass. So, I called chrysler group llc recall dept. 800‑247‑9753 today sept. 14 2014. No recall for compass. Recall for wranglers with 3.6-liter v-6 engines. Frustrated my 3 year warranty ended last month aug. 2014. Tomorrow, morning, tow truck jeep, to local jeep dealership and pay out of pocket. Chrysler recall dept. Said keep receipts if more people complain then there may be a recall just like the wrangler. The recall issue is exactly what happened to me.(per the wrangler recall solution: (wranglers with 3.6-liter v-6 engines, chrysler says a power steering fluid line can wear a hole in the transmission oil cooler line. The suvs can leak fluid, damaging automatic transmissions. Dealers will inspect the lines for free and replace them or install a protective sleeve. The recall begins in july 2013.) recalling 221,000 jeep wranglers worldwide from 2012 and 2013 to fix transmission fluid leaks, according to the federal safety agency.