NHTSA Complaint #11626119 — 2022 JEEP COMPASS

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11626119
Vehicle	2022 JEEP COMPASS
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	January 1, 2023
Date Filed	November 19, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

Major down shifting hesitation when slowing down and then trying to accelerate. Very noticeable and dangerous when slowing down and turning. The hesitation is also noticeable when starting to go up an incline and trying to accelerate. In cruise control there is a delay when going up an incline the set speed will go down 3 MPH before shifting hard. Transmission also when shifting from forward to reverse or reverse to forward will engage then pop out of gear for a few seconds then engage again. During normal operation there is no popping out of gear. The dealer has applied three software updates with no improvement to the shifting problems.

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