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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

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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

Engine And Engine Cooling complaints

2 reports
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37,000 miles · Sep 23, 2010
Engine And Engine CoolingSuspension

2007 JEEP COMPASS RALLYE EDITION WITH 37,000 MILES. THERE WAS A METALLIC CREAKING / CLUNK FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, AND HAD IT INSPECTED BY A LOCAL MECHANIC . BOTH LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE FOUND TO BE BAD WITH EXCESSIVE PLAY...BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED W/ NEW. ENGINE OIL PUMP ALSO FAILED @ APPROX 15,000 MILES AND CAUSED E…

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2007 JEEP COMPASS RALLYE EDITION WITH 37,000 MILES. THERE WAS A METALLIC CREAKING / CLUNK FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, AND HAD IT INSPECTED BY A LOCAL MECHANIC . BOTH LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE FOUND TO BE BAD WITH EXCESSIVE PLAY...BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED W/ NEW. ENGINE OIL PUMP ALSO FAILED @ APPROX 15,000 MILES AND CAUSED ENGINE FAILURE WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AFTER A MONTH OF WAITING.. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10357090

17,881 miles · Nov 19, 2009
Engine And Engine CoolingEquipmentFire

IT HAS COME TO OUR ATTENTION AN INVESTIGATION ABOUT JEEP. WE ARE THRIFTY CAR RENTAL FRANCHISE COMPANY IN COSTA RICA, AND WE HAVE FILED SEVERAL REPORTS ABOUT AN INCIDENT WITH A COMPASS JEEP TO CHRYSLER IN COSTA RICA AND THROUGH THEIR HEADQUARTERS IN THE USA AND NONE SEEMS TO EXPLAIN CONSISTENTLY WHAT HAPPENED. THE CAR WAS RUNNING…

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IT HAS COME TO OUR ATTENTION AN INVESTIGATION ABOUT JEEP. WE ARE THRIFTY CAR RENTAL FRANCHISE COMPANY IN COSTA RICA, AND WE HAVE FILED SEVERAL REPORTS ABOUT AN INCIDENT WITH A COMPASS JEEP TO CHRYSLER IN COSTA RICA AND THROUGH THEIR HEADQUARTERS IN THE USA AND NONE SEEMS TO EXPLAIN CONSISTENTLY WHAT HAPPENED. THE CAR WAS RUNNING PERFECT AND OK, WITH A TOTAL MILEAGE ABOUT 28610 KM ( 17881 MILES) THE DRIVER STOP BECAUSE HE SAW SMOKE COMING OUT FROM THE ENGINE. HE PUT HIS FAMILY AWAY BUT THE CAR STARTED ON FIRE. SUDDENLY THE FRONT PART OF THE CAR BURN, TOTAL DAMAGE WAS PRODUCED IN THAT AREA. WE FILED A REPORT BEFORE THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY COULD NOT EXPLAIN WHAT HAPPENED. THEY DENIED ANY GUARANTEE, MANUFACTURE ERROR AS WELL AS ANY RESPONSIBILITY. THE CAR WAS USELESS AFTER THAT. WE HAVE PHOTOS AND CLAIM REPORT BEFORE THE DEALER. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10292896

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.

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NHTSA investigations

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