2020 Jeep Compass Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 136 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2020 Jeep Compass overview page.
What owners report
“The driveshaft failed at only 32,000 miles and the engine is failing. The dealership confirmed this is happening for other vehicles of my make and…”NHTSA complaint 11595828 — filed 06/21/2024
“We drove to the grocery store 5 minutes away. After being in the store for about 15 minutes we returned to go home. We tried…”NHTSA complaint 11588246 — filed 05/11/2024
“Coolant mixing with oil three times in a month span with new parts being replaced. With further inspection, driver was not at fault. Vehicle malfunctioned…”NHTSA complaint 11574325 — filed 02/27/2024
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2020 Jeep Compass have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2020 Jeep Compass: 27 of 136 complaints on file (19.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2020 Jeep Compass have in total?
136 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 3 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 3 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
