Clutch Problems
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Jeep Patriot and 2013 Jeep Compass. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Worn, damaged, or misaligned clutch components can cause difficult shifting, gear clash, and noise.
A worn or damaged clutch disc, pressure plate, or a faulty slave cylinder can cause hard shifting and gear clash.