Jeep / Compass 4X4 / 2007
2007 Jeep Compass 4X4 problems
Owners have filed 236 complaints about the 2007 Jeep Compass 4X4 with NHTSA. Suspension accounts for 32.6% of them — the clear leader, ahead of steering at 15.3%.
Complaints236
Crashes5
Fires3
Injuries1
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Suspension 32.6% · 77
Steering 15.3% · 36
Fuel/propulsion system 14.8% · 35
Structure 8.5% · 20
Power train 4.7% · 11
Engine 4.7% · 11
Unknown or other 3.0% · 7
Electrical system 2.5% · 6
Severity
Of those complaints, 5 describe a crash, 3 describe a fire and 1 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Filings are rising — 74 in the last three years against 52 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 65,000 miles.
In owners' own words
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 caused engine failure was replaced under warranty after a month of waiting.. Suspension · reported at 37,000 miles
2007 Jeep compass lower ball joint failure at 53,654 miles. Completely unacceptable. Took my Jeep in for routine maintenance and found my drivers lower ball joint very close to separating. Not only that but the vertical lower control arm bushing was separated from the arm !! Only reason there was not damage to my vehicle or my life was I had my compass serviced early for the 60k service. Suspension · reported at 53,654 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Compass 4X4. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact stated that the vehicle began pulling to the right. The contact slowed down to keep control. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the front lower ball joints were defective. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 52,000 and the current mileage was 53,000. Suspension · reported at 52,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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