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2007 Jeep Compass 4X4

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

136 reports with mileage · 20 unknown

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Suspension. Review the 76 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Steering. Review the 36 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 35 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

3 crash reports2 fire reports1 injury reports

Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints

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60,000 miles · Aug 28, 2010
Service Brakes, HydraulicSteeringSuspension

TOOK CAR TO MY MECHANIC FOR AN OIL CHANGE. AFTER PUTTING CAR ON THE LIFT HE USUALLY DOES AN INSPECTION, BRAKES, EXHAUST, TIRES , STEERING , ETC.WHEN CHECKING FOR PLAY ON THE FRONT WHEELS HE NOTICE A VERY DANGEROUS PLAY ON BOTH FRONT WHEELS, MORE SEVERE ON THE RIGHT SIDE DUE TO FAILING BALL JOINTS. CAR IS A 2007 JEEP COMPASS WITH…

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TOOK CAR TO MY MECHANIC FOR AN OIL CHANGE. AFTER PUTTING CAR ON THE LIFT HE USUALLY DOES AN INSPECTION, BRAKES, EXHAUST, TIRES , STEERING , ETC.WHEN CHECKING FOR PLAY ON THE FRONT WHEELS HE NOTICE A VERY DANGEROUS PLAY ON BOTH FRONT WHEELS, MORE SEVERE ON THE RIGHT SIDE DUE TO FAILING BALL JOINTS. CAR IS A 2007 JEEP COMPASS WITH 60,000 MILES. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10352443

29,000 miles · May 27, 2010
Service Brakes, HydraulicSteeringSuspension

2007 JEEP COMPASS ISSUES WITH BRAKES PADS, ROTOR SUSPENSION ,TIE RODS,BALL JOINT, STRUTS, SWAYBAR, SWINGBAR FULL FRONT SUSPENSION AND FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS. IN 1/20/10 I BROUGHT ME JEEP COMPASS IN BECAUSE OF NOISE FOUND OUT THAT I NEED STRUTS FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS OUTER TIE RODS A WHEEL ALIGNMENT IT CAUSE ME OVER A THOUSAND …

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2007 JEEP COMPASS ISSUES WITH BRAKES PADS, ROTOR SUSPENSION ,TIE RODS,BALL JOINT, STRUTS, SWAYBAR, SWINGBAR FULL FRONT SUSPENSION AND FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS. IN 1/20/10 I BROUGHT ME JEEP COMPASS IN BECAUSE OF NOISE FOUND OUT THAT I NEED STRUTS FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS OUTER TIE RODS A WHEEL ALIGNMENT IT CAUSE ME OVER A THOUSAND DOLLARS NOW 4 MONTHS LATER I HAVE MORE ISSUES WITH THE CAR SO I BRING IT BACK NOW THEY SAID THAT I NEED BALL JOINT SWAYBAR SWING BAR AND BEARINGS AND THE REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS ETC THIS IS GOING TO COST ME 1300 NOW THAT I THINK ABOUT IT I NEVER HAD A CAR THAT HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS MY CAR HAS ONLY 29000 MILES ITS 3 YEARS OLD WHY DOES IT NEED THIS MUCH WORK EVEN THE MECHANIC SAYS THIS CAR HAS ALOT OF ISSUES WHIT THE FRONT END AND STEERING AND SUSPENSION AND I OWNED OTHER CARS THAT ARE OLD AND HAVE NOT ANY ISSUES WITH THE CAR EXCEPT THE REPLACING BRAKE PADS AND OIL CHANGES THERE HAS TO BE AN ISSUE THAT I THINK SHOULD BE LOOKED AT WHY THESE PARTS ARE FAILING SO SOON THANK YOU. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10332490

Official recalls

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07V196000 · Wheels:hub

May 7, 2007

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS COULD ALLOW UNINTENDED MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: 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.

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NHTSA investigations

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