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2017 Jeep Compass transmission: CVT or automatic?

Some do: the 2.0L 4-cylinder uses a CVT (continuously variable) and a 5-speed manual; the 2.4L 4-cylinder uses a CVT (continuously variable), a 6-speed automatic, a 9-speed automatic, a 5-speed manual and a 6-speed manual.

Key takeaways

  • 11 EPA-certified configurations listed for the 2017 Jeep Compass.
  • CVTs need CVT-specific fluid - never top one up with ordinary automatic transmission fluid.
  • The transmission can differ by engine and drive layout, so match your row by engine size.
2017 Jeep Compass: every EPA-listed configuration
EngineTransmissionEPA codeDrive
2.0L 4-cylinderCVT (continuously variable)Automatic (variable gear ratios)FWD
2.0L 4-cylinder5-speed manualManual 5-spdFWD
2.4L 4-cylinderCVT (continuously variable)Automatic (variable gear ratios)4WD
2.4L 4-cylinder6-speed automaticAutomatic 6-spd4WD
2.4L 4-cylinder6-speed automaticAutomatic 6-spdFWD
2.4L 4-cylinder6-speed automaticAutomatic 6-spdFWD
2.4L 4-cylinder9-speed automaticAutomatic 9-spdAWD
2.4L 4-cylinder5-speed manualManual 5-spdAWD
2.4L 4-cylinder5-speed manualManual 5-spdFWD
2.4L 4-cylinder6-speed manualManual 6-spdAWD
2.4L 4-cylinder6-speed manualManual 6-spdFWD

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov). Each row is one certified configuration; a trim or option not sold in a configuration is not listed.

Jeep Compass transmission fluid type and capacity →

Useful for the 2017 Jeep Compass

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