2017 Jeep Compass power train problems
42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2017 Jeep Compass — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, the ABS and Traction Control warning lights illuminated, and the steering wheel and the front passenger’s side of the vehicle were shaking and vibrating abnormally. The contact stopped the vehicle to…”
filed Feb 23, 2026
“The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH in the middle lane, the vehicle stopped unexpectedly. While accelerating, there was an abnormal grinding and clanking metallic sound coming from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. After three…”
filed Feb 3, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Left front halfshaft may not be properly seated, and, as a result, it may disengage from…Campaign 17V301000 · May 9, 2017
Related service bulletins
Before replacing the RDM, please be aware that NVH from differential gears is typical and within the acceptable limits. Do not replace RDM for NVH issue.
9100776 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 2, 2026
Power Train problems in other Compass years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Compass | 1 | 5% |
| 2024 Compass | 6 | 12% |
| 2023 Compass | 6 | 13% |
| 2022 Compass | 19 | 9% |
| 2021 Compass | 8 | 11% |
| 2020 Compass | 27 | 20% |
| 2019 Compass | 36 | 11% |
| 2018 Compass | 151 | 16% |
| 2016 Compass | 43 | 15% |
| 2015 Compass | 10 | 9% |
| 2014 Compass | 35 | 11% |
| 2013 Compass | 27 | 34% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Jeep Compass
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.