2007 Jeep Compass 4X4 Suspension Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 24, 2019 · 76 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 2007 Jeep Compass 4X4, 49% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 55,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “ball joints” (34% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Ball joints: mentioned in 26 of 76 complaints (34%)
  • Control arms: mentioned in 18 of 76 complaints (24%)
  • Outer tie: mentioned in 10 of 76 complaints (13%)
  • Front lower: mentioned in 10 of 76 complaints (13%)

How much does it cost to fix?

Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical suspension repair on the 2007 Jeep Compass 4X4 at $780, and half of them between $750 and $1,150.

Based on 7 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2010–2012), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.

At what mileage do suspension problems happen?

Based on 64 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles3 · 5%
10k–25k miles1 · 2%
25k–50k miles21 · 33%
50k–75k miles17 · 27%
75k–100k miles4 · 6%
100k–150k miles11 · 17%
150k+ miles7 · 11%

How serious are the reports?

Of 76 complaints, 1 mention a crash.

Jeep Compass 4X4 suspension complaints by model year

Peak: 2007, with 76 complaints
2007: 762007762008: 222008222009: 520095

n = 103 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearSuspension complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2009 Compass 4X4533%108,000
2008 Compass 4X42247%50,000
2007 Compass 4X47649%55,500

When owners reported it

Peak: 2011, with 20 complaints
2010: 192010192011: 202011202012: 6201262013: 3201332014: 2201422015: 2201522016: 7201672017: 2201722018: 8201882019: 720197

n = 76 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists suspension for the 2007 Jeep Compass 4X4. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are 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…

Received Jul 24, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11234673

When driving over bumps you can clearly hear the suspension or struts. You can hear them also while just driving down the road. Sometimes it sounds like the bolts are gonna come out. It also have some kind of creaky noise sometimes as well

Received May 8, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11206316

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep compass 4x4. While accelerating up to 60 mph, there was a rattling noise detected from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the rear control arms needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…

Received Feb 25, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11182286

Frequently asked questions

Do all 2007 Jeep Compass 4X4s have suspension problems?

No. NHTSA has 76 owner complaints about suspension for the 2007 Jeep Compass 4X4 (49% of the 156 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Jeep Compass 4X4 suspension?

No recall currently lists suspension for this vehicle.

At what mileage do suspension problems start?

The median reported mileage is 55,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

How much does it cost to fix suspension problems on the 2007 Jeep Compass 4X4?

Owners report a typical cost of $780 (half paid between $750 and $1,150), from 7 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.

What do owners say about suspension problems on the 2007 Jeep Compass 4X4?

The most frequent phrase is “ball joints”, in 26 of 76 complaints, followed by “control arms” (18).

See all 2007 Jeep Compass 4X4 problems or suspension problems across all Compass 4X4 years.