# 2017 Jeep Compass downshifting problem

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-compass-downshifting-problem/172611>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** compass, jeep\
**Created:** [November 23, 2020, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-compass-downshifting-problem/172611 "2020-11-23T22:35:16Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![baylor33](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/a8b319/32.png) [@baylor33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/baylor33)\
**Post date:** [November 23, 2020, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-compass-downshifting-problem/172611/1 "2020-11-23T22:35:17Z")

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i have the same downshifting /noise problem on my car…

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**Author:** ![davepsinbox\_157004](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/73ab20/32.png) [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\
**Post date:** [November 24, 2020, 12:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-compass-downshifting-problem/172611/2 "2020-11-24T00:13:54Z")

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The same problem as what? As who? We don’t know what you’re referencing so help is unlikely.

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**Author:** ![baylor33](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/a8b319/32.png) [@baylor33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/baylor33)\
**Post date:** [November 24, 2020, 1:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-compass-downshifting-problem/172611/3 "2020-11-24T01:31:38Z")

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the transmission issue…not down shifting easily…maybe a TCM issue?

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**Author:** ![davepsinbox\_157004](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/73ab20/32.png) [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\
**Post date:** [November 24, 2020, 1:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-compass-downshifting-problem/172611/4 "2020-11-24T01:57:41Z")

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Okay, that’s better. As you noted, you’re not alone. The problem could be as simple as low transmission fluid. Assuming you’ve eliminated that yes, it could be a faulty TCM. Or a bad speed sensor. Sorry but I’m not a mechanic and I can’t tell you what’s actually wrong.

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**Author:** ![baylor33](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/a8b319/32.png) [@baylor33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/baylor33)\
**Post date:** [November 24, 2020, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-compass-downshifting-problem/172611/5 "2020-11-24T02:02:29Z")

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ok…thanks