2007 Jeep Compass Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 80 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 2007 Jeep Compass, 31% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 72,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “ball joints” (33% of reports).
- 80suspension complaints
- 72,000median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 26%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Ball joints: mentioned in 26 of 80 complaints (33%)
- Control arms: mentioned in 15 of 80 complaints (19%)
- Tie rod: mentioned in 12 of 80 complaints (15%)
- Front end: mentioned in 10 of 80 complaints (13%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 69 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 80 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 1 a fire.
Jeep Compass suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Compass | 2 | 7% | — |
| 2023 Compass | 2 | 4% | — |
| 2022 Compass | 5 | 2% | — |
| 2021 Compass | 2 | 2% | — |
| 2020 Compass | 4 | 3% | 65,870 |
| 2019 Compass | 4 | 1% | 37,000 |
| 2018 Compass | 26 | 3% | 27,250 |
| 2017 Compass | 8 | 3% | 31,453 |
| 2016 Compass | 6 | 2% | 86,000 |
| 2014 Compass | 8 | 3% | 73,136 |
| 2013 Compass | 3 | 4% | 34,400 |
| 2012 Compass | 10 | 5% | 83,500 |
| 2011 Compass | 27 | 14% | 125,000 |
| 2010 Compass | 7 | 10% | 42,000 |
| 2009 Compass | 15 | 34% | 67,729 |
| 2008 Compass | 26 | 28% | 96,000 |
| 2007 Compass | 80 | 31% | 72,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists suspension for the 2007 Jeep Compass. 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.
The frame Infront where the motor and steering attach rotted completely threw, separated at the weld. It is a safety hazard where steering is affected. The dash lights for the traction, abs, and even the cruise control are on and those items are no longer functional. This car was purchased in 2017…
Unknown
The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, an abnormal clanking sound was coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic who inspected the vehicle but could not determine the cause of the failure…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2007 Jeep Compasss have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 80 owner complaints about suspension for the 2007 Jeep Compass (31% of the 259 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 suspension?
No recall currently lists suspension for this vehicle.
At what mileage do suspension problems start?
The median reported mileage is 72,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 2007 Jeep Compass?
The most frequent phrase is “ball joints”, in 26 of 80 complaints, followed by “control arms” (15).
See all 2007 Jeep Compass problems or suspension problems across all Compass years.