2013 Jeep Compass: whining or grinding noise

8 of the 80 complaints about the 2013 Jeep Compass describe whining or grinding noise.

owner complaints: 8
of this car's complaints: 10%
typical mileage: 110,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 11 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Whining or grinding noise by model year

2023
1
2019
1
2018
2
2013
8
2012
4
2011
5
2009
1
2008
2

What owners say

Filed Dec 14, 2021 · Transmission · NY

Jeep first issues was at 89k, not shifting. Second issues was at100k transmission over heated. Dealer/ warranty had me changed the fluid and filter for transmission. Third issue, 130k transmission made a whining noise and stopped. Jeep was towed to the shop. After doing some research, turns out that the transmission on several these Jeep’s have same issue. The transmission should be on manufactured recall.

Filed Dec 28, 2020 · Transmission · 116,000 miles · NC

Dangerously dropping into limp mode without warning or ability to override for safety. Early full system transmission failure without no options for repair. Finally died by making whining noise, going into limp mode and staying there. The excessive cost of replacing the transmission makes it not cost effective. Only option is to replace the vehicle altogether.

Filed Aug 12, 2020 · Transmission · 1 miles · NC

Cvt transmission over heating during normal driving conditions. Dangerously dropping into limp mold at highway speeds without warning or ability to override for safety. Early full system transmission failure without no options for repair. Finally died by making whining noise, going into limp mode and staying there. The excessive cost of replacing the transmission makes not cost effective. Only option is to replace the vehicle altogether.

Filed Jul 2, 2019 · Transmission · 110,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep compass. While driving 70 MPH, the rpms increased to 3,200 and a whining noise was heard underneath the vehicle. The vehicle started to lose power when approaching an exit ramp. In addition, the emergency and transmission temperature warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to drive going through an intersection at 2 MPH. The contact was able to coast the vehicle into a fuel station. The contact checked the owner's manual, which indicated to allow the vehicle to idle and place the gear shifter into neutral. The contact performed the steps, but the failures recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who added transmission fluid to the transmission. Afterwards, the contact continued driving and the rpms increased to 2,700. The vehicle was coasted over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to reineke motors chrysler dodge (located at 1045 e wyandot ave, upper sandusky, oh 43351, (419) 549-9284). The mechanic called the contact two days later and diagnosed that the CVT failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and informed the contact that the vehicle was out of warranty. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Mar 1, 2019 · 74,000 miles · GA

Takata recall it is dealing with the trasmission temperature. Driving with or without the air conditioning on and cruise control for a period of time of a speed of 70. The light comes on the car begins to make a whining noise and the car begins to lose speed and power. The temperature light comes on and it is not overheating,I have to pull over cut vehicle off. For 5 or more minutes then continue on until it starts over again. This has happened multiple times. No one can figure out what is wrong with the car. I took to dealership and they said they can't tell me what is wrong with out the light being on at the moment I bring it there, the light comes on and the vehicle shuts down no possible way to even drive it when this happens, I have had numerous people trouble shoot and seems like they are just taking my money and not solving this issue, it seems to be a factory issue and needs to be fixed, being on the highway at a fast rate of speed and loosing power is unsafe. I will be looking for another vehicle. 1 affected product

Filed Jun 10, 2018 · 111,000 miles · NV

It is dealing with the trasmission temperature. Driving with or without the air conditioning on for a period of time of a speed of 60. The light comes on the car begins to make a whining noise and the car begins to lose speed or power. I than have to cut on the heater at a high temperature to help with circulation to the area. I have to pull over cut vehicle off. For 5 or more minutes then continue on until it starts over again. This has happened multiple times. No one can figure out what is wrong with the car.

Filed Feb 22, 2018 · Transmission · GA

It is dealing witj the trasmission temperature. Driving with or without the air conditioning on for a period of time of a speed of 60. The light comes on the car begins to make a whining noise and the car begins to lose speed or power. I than have to cut on the heater at a high temperature to help with circulation to the area. I have to pull over cut vehicle off. For 5 or more minutes tham continue on until it starts over again.

Filed Apr 10, 2015 · Transmission · 50,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep compass. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the transmission warning light illuminated and the contact heard a whining sound emerging from the transmission area. The contact had to merge to the side of the highway to a complete stop. The contact let the vehicle cool down for approximately 15 minutes and it resumed normal operation. The failure recurred three other times before the contact reached his destination. The vehicle was driven to the dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.