NHTSA Complaint #11620687 — 2020 JEEP COMPASS

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11620687
Vehicle	2020 JEEP COMPASS
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	October 18, 2024
Date Filed	October 18, 2024
Mileage	98,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.

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