2018 Jeep Compass: harsh or hard shifting

Filed Feb 5, 2026 · CT

Hello my truck is having issues stalling, noise like grinding, rattling, or some kind of clunking sounds especially during acceleration. It jerking movement. My car will shift into neutral by itself and sometimes it won't even shift into gear at all when trying to put it into drive.

Filed Feb 26, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · NJ

Transmission hard shift especially when cold. Makes grinding noise when shifting into 3rd. We have not taken it to a dealer cause we bought it used and it’s 62 thousand miles on the car and 60 thousand is supposedly the limit for the warranty. Car has also stalled while making turns to the left or sometimes when driving straight. At highway speeds when I have gone and tried to accelerate more I push the accelerator down and nothing happens. Then all of a sudden the car takes off with a jerk and I have to hit the brakes cause it was not expected. Auto engine shutoff failure light comes on for no reason. Continually get number 4 cylinder misfire check engine warning which disappears after the car is restarted. Consumes oil like nothing I have ever seen always adding oil. Can’t check the transmission fluid level cause manufacturer did not put a dipstick for the transmission so I have to take it to the dealer to see if that is low. Don’t need the cost just for them to tell me it’s fine.

Filed Nov 12, 2024 · Suspension · 11 miles · CO

The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving at various speeds over a bumpy road surface and over a pothole, the vehicle shuddered and made an abnormal clunking and rattling sound. The contact stated that the failure progressively worsened while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that unknown bushings and the lower front control arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 11.

Filed Jul 22, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · NC

Stop/Start system We took the car to get it checked out within the first month due to hard shift and for warning light. We were told the warning light for stop/start was on because it needed an update. It came back on within a few months. Then our car battery had died, changed it out, and within maybe 6 months the new one died. We changed out both batteries this last time, and the within a week the stop/start warning came back on. Now it comes on and off sporadically for the last month. So we are clueless about this stop/start and what to do about it.

Filed Dec 4, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · VA

Since taking over ownership in 2020 of a 2018 SUV that currently has only 61,000 miles I've had electrical issues with the auto start/stop warning light coming on/off intermittently. I was told by that make and model dealership that that happens for several reasons and was of no large concern. I've had the 1 electrical recall 'reprogrammed', but then my car wouldn't start on Thanksgiving. Replaced the main battery then took it back to dealership, $180 later was told the steering gear rack needs replacing. I've heard a clunking sound in the steering for about 2-3 weeks. How with so few miles is that possible? After replacing battery they also said all old codes should've cleared from system and hadn't so they cleared them. I've also noted multiple times that the coolant seems to run on the low side periodically. I've already had warranty replace the washer fluid resevoir next to a hot engine component in 2021. The engine does not appear to cool as it should to me and the placement of hoses and electrical is so tight together this has me wondering if it affects the electronic controls to EVERYTHING. Had I not noticed the steering issue myself, no error or warning messages have displayed on the vehicle. It will not properly calibrate test itself and it is $1800 for this steering part and my warranties have all expired after only 2 years. Multiple electrical components seem to be reported issues as well as steering and engine issues for this year and model. I'm ready to trade it in! I feel the maker needs to re-evaluate this model and make several changes to ensure a safe and reliable vehicle as I do not feel safe to even drive it now even after dealer said I could for now. Problem will worsen, and I have a bad taste in my mouth of this maker now anyhow. I loved my car, now I'm left clueless as to what would be safe and reliable. Service reports and receipts can be uploaded if needed to verify the Dealerships notes and Services performed.

Filed Feb 11, 2021 · Suspension · 10,000 miles · MI

Struts need to be replaced after 10,000 miles, horrible clunking when it hits any little bump, very unnerving, will not buy another one

Filed Dec 9, 2018 · Transmission · 3,000 miles · MI

Automatic transmission, at times, makes a clunking noise shifting from 4th to 5th gear. Noted times are when cresting a hill (stays in 4th gear at higher RPM's until car levels out over the hill) and also when cruising at low speed (30-35mph) when RPM's are low. All other gear shifts are smooth. I have had it in to the dealership twice and it has been checked for upgrades via computer. One upgrade was made but did not change the transmission problem. I was also told that another 2018 jeep compass was taken for a test drive and it did the same thing, giving the impression that 'that is how it is.' this is nonsense and should not happen with standard driving practices.

Filed Oct 21, 2018 · Engine · 13,000 miles · IL

When idling in park, threw a check engine and service transmission light. When attempting to shift into drive, vehicle roughly slams into gear and is unable to switch gears once driving.

Filed Oct 10, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 2,596 miles · IN

Malfunction indicator light is on, right side of RPM gauge is lite up with three bars. Vehicle has large clunk when turning corners and accelerating, attempts to stale at low speeds. Note I turn off the stop/start switch as I do not like it to turn off at stop signs. The vehicle acts like it is still on. The dealer said it could not look at my car for two weeks. The vehicle has 2,496 miles on it. They told me the first time I complained that I don't know how to properly drive and I have been driving for 40 years. Vehicle is dangerous for stalling out even at speeds of 10-20 MPH. When I shift from park to drive in my garage, it feels like the rear end is going to bust through the floor boards.

Filed Sep 5, 2018 · Transmission · 9,999 miles · NY

After stopping at intersections, accelerated to 30-35 MPH, then as car starts to shift at higher speed, a clunk and hesitation is heard after auto shifting .

Filed Jun 22, 2018 · 700 miles · WI

I have a humming noise between 30 - 40 MPH. I took it back to dealer at 700 miles on new jeep and they told me that is normal. That is the muffler system. Now it seems like it is humming louder and when I turn some corners there is a small clunknoise. I mentioned it to dealer and still told nothing to worry about. Everyone that rides with me asks me what is wrong with my car.