KnownCarProblems2007 Jeep Compass Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 259 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Jeep Compass, most often about the suspension (31% of complaints, typically around 72,000 miles). It is 5th of 20 Compass model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2007 Jeep Compass problems
Suspension
80 complaints · 31%Half of these problems showed up before 72,000 miles. Parts named most often: front, rear.
I drove for several hours when my car started sliding to the side. I stopped to check and both my back tires were angled inward and completely ruined. I took the car to a mechanic for alignment, but he could not move the parts due to an excessive amount of rust. He mentioned that the whole subframe and arms had heavy…
No crash or injury, however the incident involved was that the tie rod on the left front side on my Jeep Compass 2007 was loose and the wheel was ready to fall off the auto. The Jeep 2007 had 72,900 miles original. I have not had any accidents or abusive driving with the vehicle which I purchased from the Jeep dealer…
Fuel system
54 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 92,000 miles.
When filling the gas tank via gas pump auto shut off, the car will stall. This has happened the last two fill ups. The car has 92389 miles on it. The first time, it stalled after starting then again after entering highway going up hill with loaded dump truck right behind me. He barely missed hitting me from behind.…
The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while refueling, fuel spilled from the filler neck. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the vent breezer needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was…
Engine
42 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 85,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
Our 2007 Jeep Compass has been stalling completely (engine shuts off) shortly after we fill up the gas tank. This issue has been occurring for around one year. It has happened while driving or stopped at a traffic light, less than a mile from the gas station, usually within a few minutes of pumping the gas. We fear…
Vehicle stalls or will not accelerate, engine runs rough, after filling up tank with gasoline. Problem goes away after several minutes of driving. Creates a dangerous and safety issue. Happens at every time fuel tank is filled. There seems to be many similar complaints on this same issue. Nhtsa should investigate.
Electrical
29 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 94,000 miles. Parts named most often: 12v/24v/48v battery, instrument cluster/panel, ignition, horn.
It was like a ghost took over it scared me to death. My lights started flashing, blinker came on wouldn't go off, wipers were going full speed and the dash where it tells you south, north, east and west stop working. It's something definitely wrong with this car and reading the forums with the same issues should be a…
The alternator stops working after 90000 miles. You hear a big thumping sound like a tank. You do feel it but, is loud when accelerating and accelerating.
Transmission
29 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 70,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline.
On nov. 21 I took my Jeep Compass to the dealership for repairs. All of the lights on the dashboard were illuminated. The car would not accelerate even though the pedal was all the way down. The car was jerking and acting like it was going to stall. The vehicle was pretty much going crazy. I was advised by the…
Pulling from a stop sign onto a busy road my transmission simply stopped working. The engine was on and the car was therefore idling into traffic, but nothing was happening when I was pushing the gas pedal. I was able to idle into a parking lot, where I turned the car off. When I turned the car back on, the…
Body and structure
28 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 106,500 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Compass. While the vehicle was undergoing a routine oil change by an independent mechanic, the mechanic noticed that the crossmember k frame was corroded under the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure…
The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that the subframe of the vehicle had excessive rust and holes. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 104,000.
Steering
27 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 66,500 miles. Parts named most often: linkages.
2007 Jeep Compass control arms, right outer tie rod. I was hearing some squeaking when I hit a bump and a little grinding as I pulled up to traffic lights. I took the vehicle into get an oil change and asked for the mechanic to check it out. I was told the vehicle is unsafe to drive due to total failure of the control…
While driving, I started hearing some bumping underneath my Compass and a day later it knock and driving rough. I made it to work and immediately call tow. A day after the tow, I received a call from the repair shop and was told that my sub frame had rusted through and broke. I only had the vehicle for two tears and a…
Other or unspecified
16 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 133,500 miles.
I purchased vehicle in feb 2018 for my then 16 year old daughter. Last couple of refuels, vehicle will stall out after leaving gas station. She looses power, steering & braking ability when this occurs. Vehicle will start back up drive along a while then stall out again. This happens several times then will operate…
The hole frame is rusted and broke up front. Ball joints are popping and not bad. The sway bars are popping and not bad. Reading brakes but are good. But all in all frame bad rusted out and busted.
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 recalls
Speed control: accelerator pedal
Risk: Should the pedal bind or become stuck, it can be overcome by smart brakes which override the accelerator pedal in certain conditions.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace all affected accelerator pedal assemblies free of charge. The safety recall began on june 29, 2010. Owners may contact chrysler toll-free at 1-800-853-1403.
Full defect summary
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2007 dodge caliber and jeep compass passenger vehicles manufactured from march 7 through may 19, 2006. The pivot bushings in vehicles with oversized accelerator pedal bearing pockets may become dislodged and potentially cause the accelerator pedal to bind or stick.
Brakes: control unit/module
Risk: This could result in a loss of vehicle control and cause a crash without warning.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the ABS electronic control unit. The recall began on february 19, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Full defect summary
On certain vehicles, the antilock brake system (ABS) control module software may cause the rear brakes to lock up during certain braking conditions.
Equipment: owners/service/other manual
Risk: Without the rollover warning information in the owner's manual, drivers may not be aware of the significantly higher rollover rate on this type vehicle, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Daimlerchrysler will mail an addendum to the owner's manual to all affected vehicle owners. The recall began on november 14, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Full defect summary
On certain sport utility vehicles, the owner's manual does not contain the required higher rollover risk warning information.
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
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Jeep Compass?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: suspension (80 complaints, typically around 72,000 miles); fuel system (54 complaints, typically around 92,000 miles); engine (42 complaints, typically around 85,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Jeep Compass have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 3, 2010 (speed control). 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?
- It is 5th of 20 Compass model years by number of complaints, with 259 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.