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2007 Jeep Compass 4x4 problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (38) · Fuel/Propulsion System (30) · Suspension:front (24)

🧭 Reliability snapshot

76 /100
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Compared against other Jeep Compass 4x4 model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →

🛣️ Complaints by mileage

<25k miles: 10 complaints <25k 25–50k miles: 34 complaints 34 25–50k 50–75k miles: 27 complaints 50–75k 75–100k miles: 17 complaints 75–100k 100–125k miles: 22 complaints 100–125k 125–150k miles: 13 complaints 125–150k 150k+ miles: 13 complaints 150k+

136 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.

156
Complaints
0
Recalls
18
Service bulletins
3
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Deaths

Safety recalls (0)

No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).

Service bulletins (18)

Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.

Unknown Or Other 2025-04-02 · 103954 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

actuator - a/c and heater

Unknown Or Other 2025-04-02 · 104087 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

actuator - a/c and heater

Electrical System 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use

Electrical System:wiring 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use

Structure 2020-04-30 · 23-015-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

disinfectant solution recommended for covid-19

Equipment 2020-04-22 · 08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

charging system, battery diagnostic tools and warranty this information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.

Showing the 6 most recent of 18 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.

What owners report

2019-07-24 · Wheels · 170,000 mi

“this jeep compass was purchased for our college age daughter in march 2019, today while driving, her rear driver side wheel made a loud noise then felt like it 'dropped' and upon getting stopped, she didn't wreck thank god, as she was pulling into our drive. upon inspection it was discovered that her rear crossmember had rusted into. i searched and…”

2019-05-29 · Structure:body · 75,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep compass 4x4. while servicing his wife's vehicle, the contact noticed lots of rust and holes on the subframe. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. the failure mileage was 75,000. …”

2019-05-29 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 86,000 mi

“after filling up the gas tank with fuel, the jeep will begin to stutter and the engine will die. sometimes it happens immediately but other times it takes a few minutes and will happen while in traffic. after the intial stuttering and dying, the car runs fine after restarting but this happens with every fuel fill-up.…”

2019-05-23 · Structure:body · 142,000 mi

“i have a 2007 jeep compass 4wd. the rear subframe on the driverside is rotten out and making the driver side rear wheel bend. i have a 4 year that goes in my car, and i have looked online. jeep was made aware of the rust rot, and choose not to do anything…”

2019-05-18 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 103,000 mi

“car stalls a few times after filling up gas tank. then it runs fine. happens right after you leave gas station, in motion or at idle .…”

2019-05-08 · Wheels · 10 mi

“when driving over bumps you can clearly hear the suspension or struts. you can hear them also while just driving down the road. sometimes it sounds like the bolts are gonna come out. it also have some kind of creaky noise sometimes as well…”

2019-03-09 · Unknown Or Other

“leaks water through dome light while driving. water pools in the dome light and after heavy rains i find 2 inch puddles of water on my passenger side floor. this is not only a fire hazard as it's coming through an electric port dripping on my radio but also just a hazard when driving and surprised with water pouring out of the light. has been consi…”

2019-02-25 · Suspension:rear · 187,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep compass 4x4. while accelerating up to 60 mph, there was a rattling noise detected from the front end of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the rear control arms needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repair…”

2019-02-17 · Vehicle Speed Control · 150 mi

“problems after fueling: after filling my vehicle up, without fail, the engine stalls, shuts off, violently jerks and/or decreases speed and then returns to regular driving conditions. i have changed the gas cap, gas stations and octane levels, as well as the amount of gas consumed, all without any resolve. although i never tip off the gas tank, …”

2019-02-06 · Suspension

“tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep compass 4x4. the contact stated that the tire pressure monitoring system alerted him to check the front driver's side tire. the contact placed air in the tire. while driving from the fuel station and making a left turn, the cross member fractured into the tire. the vehicle was unable to be driven. the vehicle was ne…”

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.

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