2007 Jeep Compass Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Compass years
- Far more complaints than other years 5th of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 259 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Jeep Compass. That ranks 5th out of 20 Compass model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (80 complaints, 31%), typically at around 72,000 miles. Complaints mention 9 crashes, 6 fires, 6 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
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- 259owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 9complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Jeep Compass 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 | 80 | 31% | 72,000 | “ball joints” (33%) | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 48 | 19% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 37 | 14% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 29 | 11% | 94,012 | — | — |
| Power Train | 29 | 11% | 70,393 | — | — |
| Structure | 28 | 11% | 106,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 27 | 10% | 66,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 16 | 6% | 133,400 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 5% | 112,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 3% | 46,050 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 | 3% | 60,050 | — | — |
| Wheels | 8 | 3% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 3% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 2% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 6 | 2% | 105,900 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 2% | 48,850 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 2% | 82,460 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 2% | 29,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 5 | 2% | 49,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 5 | 2% | 5,558 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 2% | 83,512 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 1% | 113,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 0% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | 115,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Jeep Compass recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Problem: 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.
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.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
Problem: On certain vehicles, the antilock brake system (abs) control module software may cause the rear brakes to lock up during certain braking conditions.
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.
Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles, the owner's manual does not contain the required higher rollover risk warning information.
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.
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.
Vehicle stopped acceleration at highway speeds on way to work in narrow highway stopping traffic and semitrucks narrowly missing collision. Dealership states the transmission cvt was leaking and therefore caused the issue that costly repairs are unaffordable for me. Bought used from private party a…
The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH the vehicle stop accelerating. The vehicle lost motive power. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehilce local dealer where it was due to the transmission fluid. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer…
Upon driving on the highway the engine begins to make a hissing sound . Then the the car begins to feel like its slowly braking. From there It slowly loses power . The accelerator does nothing. This happened when my son I his [XXX] was drive me to airport through [XXX] mountains. Had to pull over…
dashboard had check engine light on. transaxle indicator light turned on when i was driving about 65 mph on the freeway and slowed down and wouldnât accelerate. The large commercial truck behind me was unable to stop on time that it almost hit us behind. There was a construction on my right lane…
The vehicle has a problem that it will stall out after filling up with gas. The timing of the stall out is such that within a minute or two of leaving the gas station and pulling into traffic, the vehicle will buck and the motor will shut off. when this happens, the vehicle also loses power…
Other Jeep Compass years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Compass | 5 | 1 |
| 2025 Compass | 27 | 0 |
| 2024 Compass | 53 | 0 |
| 2023 Compass | 46 | 2 |
| 2022 Compass | 224 | 4 |
| 2021 Compass | 81 | 0 |
| 2020 Compass | 143 | 1 |
| 2019 Compass | 330 | 2 |
| 2018 Compass | 944 | 6 |
| 2017 Compass | 229 | 4 |
| 2016 Compass | 293 | 1 |
| 2015 Compass | 113 | 1 |
| 2014 Compass | 307 | 2 |
| 2013 Compass | 80 | 1 |
| 2012 Compass | 184 | 4 |
| 2011 Compass | 188 | 3 |
| 2010 Compass | 71 | 2 |
| 2009 Compass | 44 | 1 |
| 2008 Compass | 93 | 0 |
| 2007 | 259 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Jeep Compass?
Owners most often report suspension, fuel/propulsion system, engine problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 80 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Jeep Compass?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 Jeep Compass a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Compass model years, the 2007 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.