2007 Jeep Compass 4X4 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Compass 4X4 years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 156 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Jeep Compass 4X4. That is the most of any Compass 4X4 model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is suspension (76 complaints, 49%), typically at around 55,500 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 156owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Jeep Compass 4X4 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension problems | 76 | 49% | 55,500 | “ball joints” (34%) | $780 |
| Steering | 36 | 23% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 35 | 22% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 20 | 13% | 80,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 11 | 7% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 11 | 7% | 70,959 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 7 | 4% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 4% | 94,750 | — | — |
| Wheels | 6 | 4% | 55,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 5 | 3% | 33,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 3% | 85,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 3% | 43,650 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 2% | 54,392 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 1% | 104,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 1% | 27,441 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1% | 124,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 1% | 44,500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 17,881 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 144,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | 108,722 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Jeep Compass 4X4 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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Problem: 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.
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
This jeep compass was purchased for our college age daughter in march 2019, today while driving, her rear driver side wheel made a loud noise then felt like it 'dropped' and upon getting stopped, she didn't wreck thank god, as she was pulling into our drive. Upon inspection it was discovered that…
After filling up the gas tank with fuel, the jeep will begin to stutter and the engine will die. Sometimes it happens immediately but other times it takes a few minutes and will happen while in traffic. After the intial stuttering and dying, the car runs fine after restarting but this happens with…
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep compass 4x4. While servicing his wife's vehicle, the contact noticed lots of rust and holes on the subframe. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 75,000.
I have a 2007 jeep compass 4wd. The rear subframe on the driverside is rotten out and making the driver side rear wheel bend. I have a 4 year that goes in my car, and i have looked online. Jeep was made aware of the rust rot, and choose not to do anything
Car stalls a few times after filling up gas tank. Then it runs fine. Happens right after you leave gas station, in motion or at idle .
Other Jeep Compass 4X4 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Compass 4X4 | 15 | 0 |
| 2008 Compass 4X4 | 47 | 0 |
| 2007 | 156 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Jeep Compass 4X4?
Owners most often report suspension, steering, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 76 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Jeep Compass 4X4?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 Jeep Compass 4X4 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Compass 4X4 model years, the 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.