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2007 Jeep Compass 4X4 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 156 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Jeep Compass 4X4, most often about the suspension (49% of complaints, typically around 55,500 miles). It is the most complained-about Compass 4X4 model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.
Most common 2007 Jeep Compass 4X4 problems
Suspension
76 complaints · 49%Half of these problems showed up before 55,500 miles. Parts named most often: front, rear.
I have a 2007 Jeep compass with 55,000 miles, the lower ball joints and tie rod ends have to be replaced. In my opinion and the repair shops opinion this is extremely premature for replacement of these parts. The cost of replacement of these parts are not cheap either. I know I am not the only one with this same…
2007 Jeep compass ball joints on passenger and drivers side both failed at 56,000 miles. Never been off road just normal every day driving. Parts have been replaced, and old parts are available for inspection.
Fuel system
38 complaints · 24%Half of these problems showed up before 93,500 miles.
This is the same complaint that numerous people have report about the fuel system. My 2007 Jeep compass will begin to sputter and eventually shut-off after every fill up with gas. The problem is with the fuel vaporizer and other components in the gas tank. If you fill the gas tank up all the way to the top with gas…
Every time I fuel up vehicle it stalls leaving the gas station. Usually only a few hundred feet , it shuts down , I have to quickly put it into park and restart the engine. I now only put in 8 gals when its low on the gauge. Since then it wont stall. The car was accelerating leaving the station stopping in front of…
Steering
36 complaints · 23%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles. Parts named most often: linkages.
Took 2007 Jeep compass in for oil change, mentioned rattling noise in front end. Mechanic found that both lower control arms/ball joints need to be replaced. Jeep only 3 years old and guess what warranty expired! Total repair costs ~ 700 dollars. No recall as of yet, but there should be considering countless other…
Loss of control where the car jerked as if I had hit a patch of ice (in the spring with 50 weather) anytime I steered to the left. Have had the ball joints/control arms replaced 4 times since.
Body and structure
20 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 80,500 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
Vehicle made screeching sound, coming from the driver's side front wheel while travelling at about 30mph. When vehicle was parked, owner noticed left front wheel to be turned out and standing at an angle. After raising the vehicle, owner noticed that a-frame crossbar had rusted through completely, rendering the front…
The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Compass 4X4. The contact stated that the vehicle was corroded to the point that there were holes in the engine cradle and caused the wheel to lean out of the vehicle. The vehicle was unable to be driven. An independent mechanic confirmed that the structure was corroded. The vehicle was not…
Engine
13 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 53,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
2007 Jeep compass rallye edition with 37,000 miles. There was a metallic creaking / clunk from the front of the vehicle, and had it inspected by a local mechanic . Both lower ball joints were found to be bad with excessive play...ball joints were replaced w/ new. Engine oil pump also failed @ approx 15,000 miles and…
The vehicle's engine has a consistent tendency to sputter, hesitate, and/or completely shut-off, especially after fueling. This has happened on busy roadways and and intersections. We have attempted to have the problem diagnosed and repaired but I quickly realized they had no idea what the real problem was and was…
Transmission
11 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 71,000 miles. Parts named most often: manual transmission, clutch assembly, automatic transmission.
Cvt transmission started making noise and not shifting at 42000 miles. No accident occurred but since Jeep/dodge service departments are not authorized to perform maintenance on CVT transmissions it had to be replaced. Due to issues with Jeep/dodge a new transmission would have been on backorder for a minimum of 30…
The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Compass 4X4. While driving approximately 2 MPH, a clicking noise emitted from the transmission or engine. The contact stated that this was a recurring failure. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer…
Wheels and tires
11 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 47,500 miles. Parts named most often: temporary/emergency spare tire.
Loss of control where the car jerked as if I had hit a patch of ice (in the spring with 50 weather) anytime I steered to the left. Have had the ball joints/control arms replaced 4 times since.
Driving on a highway at 35 MPH and braking for a red light the Jeep front end collapsed and the vehicle served to the left. Dealer inspection revealed the front crossmember broke due to corrosion. The rear crossmember was also corroded. The undercarriage of the vehicle sustained excessive & expensive damaged. Chrysler…
Other or unspecified
7 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 120,000 miles.
I have an 07 Jeep compass. I have owned it for 5 years and I have a major saftey issues. Gas light came on so I filled up. Got a few yards from the pump and it stalled. No check engine light or anything came on. Was able to pull into a parking spot. Every time I turn the car on it sputters a bit then runs. After about…
Today while leaving a drive thru my car stalled and then went back to normal, I pulled into a parking space 20 seconds after leaving the drive thru window and put my foot on the break. About 5 seconds after that my car had just died. I put it in park, and turned it back on and it started up with no issues and I drove…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 Jeep Compass 4X4 recalls
Wheels and tires: hub
Risk: This could allow unintended movement of the vehicle under certain conditions and cause a crash without warning.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear wheel hub mounting bolts and repair the park brake free of charge. The recall began on may 8, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Full defect summary
Certain passenger vehicles equipped with rear disc brakes fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 135, "light vehicle brake systems." the length of the rear wheel hub mounting bolts may prevent actuation of the park brake.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2007 Jeep Compass 4X4
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Jeep Compass 4X4?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: suspension (76 complaints, typically around 55,500 miles); fuel system (38 complaints, typically around 93,500 miles); steering (36 complaints, typically around 50,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Jeep Compass 4X4 have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 7, 2007 (wheels and tires). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Jeep Compass 4X4?
- It is the most complained-about Compass 4X4 model year since 2000, with 156 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Jeep Compass 4X4 years
- 2007
- 2008