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2007 Jeep Compass 4X4

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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156Owner complaints

Model-year median: 47

1Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

Other model years Selected year
156
200747
200815
2009
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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Suspension
76Steering
36Fuel/propulsion System
35Structure
20Engine
11
All reported categories
Power Train
11Unknown Or Other
7Electrical System
6Wheels
6Tires
5Electronic Stability Control (esc)
4Vehicle Speed Control
4Fuel System, Gasoline
3Air Bags
2Engine And Engine Cooling
2Service Brakes
2Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2Equipment
1Exterior Lighting
1Seat Belts
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

136 reports with mileage · 20 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

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

Tires complaints

5 reports
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15 miles · May 24, 2011
StructureSuspensionTires

2007 JEEP COMPASS CONTINUOUS (AT LEAST 6 TIMES) WATER LEAKING FROM SUN ROOF ...POOR DRAINING....UNCLOGGED DRAINS LINES(DEALER) NOISY THUMPING (SOME KIND OF ROAD NOISE) MANY COMPLAINTS WAS TOLD TIRES ARE NOISY....RETURNED TODAY (5/25/11) NOISE IS MORE EVIDENT AND HAS TO BE MORE SERIOUS THAN NOISY TIRES. DEALER HAS YET TO CORR…

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2007 JEEP COMPASS CONTINUOUS (AT LEAST 6 TIMES) WATER LEAKING FROM SUN ROOF ...POOR DRAINING....UNCLOGGED DRAINS LINES(DEALER) NOISY THUMPING (SOME KIND OF ROAD NOISE) MANY COMPLAINTS WAS TOLD TIRES ARE NOISY....RETURNED TODAY (5/25/11) NOISE IS MORE EVIDENT AND HAS TO BE MORE SERIOUS THAN NOISY TIRES. DEALER HAS YET TO CORRECT THESE PROBLEMS PERMANENTLY. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10402511

26,000 miles · Oct 4, 2010
Tires

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP COMPASS 4X4. THE VEHICLE HAD FIRESTONE LINE FIRE-HAWK GTA TIRES, LINE SIZE P215-55R18, AND DOT NUMBER VNOAF31. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 55 MPH WHEN HE HEARD AN ABNORMALLY LOUD NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE TIRES WERE WEARING PREMATURELY. THE TIRE…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP COMPASS 4X4. THE VEHICLE HAD FIRESTONE LINE FIRE-HAWK GTA TIRES, LINE SIZE P215-55R18, AND DOT NUMBER VNOAF31. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 55 MPH WHEN HE HEARD AN ABNORMALLY LOUD NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE TIRES WERE WEARING PREMATURELY. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 75,000.

NHTSA ODI #10359080

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

40,000 miles · Sep 3, 2009
Power TrainTires

THROTTLE WARNING LIGHT CAUSED ENGINE TO STOP. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10282765

Mileage unknown · Feb 28, 2008
Tires

MY NEW JEEP COMPASS HAS A $120 OPTIONAL FULL SIZE SPARE. THE CAR HAS 18" TIRES ON THE GROUND. THE SPARE IS A 17" TIRE. A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO I HAD A FLAT WHEN I CAME OUT OF WORK AT 10:30PM IN SNOW\ICE STORM AND HAD AAA COME AND CHANGE IT. DUE TO POOR ROAD CONDITIONS I HAD TO HAVE THE 4WD ENGAGED ALL THE WAY HOME[33MILES]. THE ES…

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MY NEW JEEP COMPASS HAS A $120 OPTIONAL FULL SIZE SPARE. THE CAR HAS 18" TIRES ON THE GROUND. THE SPARE IS A 17" TIRE. A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO I HAD A FLAT WHEN I CAME OUT OF WORK AT 10:30PM IN SNOW\ICE STORM AND HAD AAA COME AND CHANGE IT. DUE TO POOR ROAD CONDITIONS I HAD TO HAVE THE 4WD ENGAGED ALL THE WAY HOME[33MILES]. THE ESP SYSTEM CONTINUALLY APPLIES THE BRAKE ON THE SMALLER TIRE SINCE THE SYSTEM SENSES IT IS SPINNING FASTER. I THINK THIS IS HAZARDOUS TO VEHICLE CONTROL ON SLIPPERY ROAD CONDITIONS. I BELIEVE THIS VEHICLE SHOULD BE EQUIPPED WITH AN 18" SPARE. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10219559

Official recalls

1

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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

0

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