2016 Jeep Compass: complete transmission failure

Filed Aug 30, 2025 · Acceleration, Electrical · SC

I have had problems with Jeep suddenly losing all power while driving with NO WARNING! Everytime ive had it checked they could not find anything wrong with it. Just recently it happened again and since then when I drive it doesn't seem to want to accelerate. There are no noises,instrument lights on any codes showing up. I had to wait a month for my appointment at the dealership and then another month for them to even tell me what was wrong. They said i need a new transmission which is ridiculous since my car only has 89,956 miles and a majority of those miles are from military moves. The only thing they did was run a diagnostic test (nothing showed up) and said they had 2 people test drive it ( but my mileage was the same going in and going out) They told me it would cost 7500 before taxes for the transmission. They could not give me a clear answer when I asked what exactly is wrong with the transmission. I was told that its something internal but they couldn't tell me exactly the problem because that would require them to take it apart. I asked if I should get a transmission flush to make sure it wasn't that since I just learned that cvt should be flushed earlier than usual and he told me probably not. I decide to take my car home and will never use them again. I went two months without a car and was unable to work because they did not offer me any time of vehicle while I had to wait. Im concerned because Mopar discontinued the transaxle package with torque converter, part number 68000676AH that is for my vehicle because it is known to be defective. I bought this car brand new and thought it was clear of any defects or safety issues. A new transmission for a car that is less than 10 years old is ridiculous and seems like a lemon. Since Jeep knows this Jatco transmission is defective and also discontinued it with a different part then why arent they offering a goodwill repair or at least a warranty adjustment. I will now have to quit my job or buy a new car.

Filed Nov 28, 2023 · Transmission · CA

I’ve had plans with my Transmission. This is its third time. First two times were under 30,000 miles and still under warranty. And were replaced by the dealer . Using my warranty. There was also a motor fire. Brakes and rotors all the way around mind you all under 30,000. Transmission was put in. I am now at 101,500. And transmissions going out so it’s been parked. Sitting in my garage. The warning lamps come on, which is a parentheses with a lightning bolt in the middle(⚡️) Last time I did the repairs through Ramona Tires and I paid for out-of-pocket using my credit This time I was told a new transmission for the car is $7000 which I don’t have

Filed Sep 30, 2022 · MI

I was driving my children to school, my car started shaking and hesitating. No engine light came on. We live in the middle of nowhere, poor cell reception. Down the road, I turned onto a main highway and my car continued to shake and hesitated. My car would hardly go forward. I had lots of cars in front of me and behind me. Had cars passing me cause I was going to slow. finally had to pull on side of the road and turned into the airport parking lot. Here I shut off my car, and turned it back on. Finally the check engine light came on. I tried to put jeep in drive wouldn't move forward. I tried to put into reverse and wouldn't move back. My car was on, but wouldn't go any where. I had to call my mom to pick up my kids for school and wait on a town truck driver. The auto repair transferred my car to a transmission specialist who stated my transmission had a lot of damage and I would need a new transmission for over $4400. I believe these jeep compass should be recalled for faulty transmission and faulty warning that anything was wrong with the car. My engine light came on way too late, only at the part where my transmission failed. Seems like a person is owed a light to know to take this in to get fixed. My children and myself could of been killed pulling out into the highway since my car refused to go anywhere. THis is the worst vehile I have ever own. SO cheaply made. Now I have to pay $4400 when my husbTand is on Dialysis 3 times a week, and i need this car to drive him there!!!

Filed Mar 21, 2022 · Transmission · 118,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while her daughter was driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with transmission failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 118,000.

Filed Feb 5, 2021 · Transmission · KY

Ii kept my jeep compass up todate with oll changes and brakes and tires. I have now experineced a real bad noise from under the engine. I thought it was my brakes or pulley. It turns out I need a new transmission. I have a 5 speed. I have metal shaving in my transmission and my car is not even 5 years old. I love my car and now it is going to cost me 4000+ to get it fixed. There are other warrantys on the same type of cars but not mines.