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2007 Jeep Compass Fwd problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (3) · Structure:body (3) · Vehicle Speed Control (2)

🧭 Reliability snapshot

97 /100
✓ Typical or better for this model

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20
Complaints
1
Recalls
20
Service bulletins
1
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Deaths

Safety recalls (1)

Equipment 2010-09-03 · campaign 10E043000 · 294 vehicles

Defect: MARATHON IS RECALLING CERTAIN SEAT COVERS, BRAND SUPERHIDES WITH PART NUMBERS 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, AND 630, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE SEAT COVERS ARE MADE OF HEAVIER THREAD AND ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH SEATS CONTAINING SIDE AIRBAGS. THE HEAVIER SEAT COVER COULD INTERFERE WITH FULL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Risk: AN IMPROPERLY DEPLOYED AIRBAG COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

Fix: MARATHON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE SEAT COVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MARATHON AT 1-800-735-2769.

Service bulletins (20)

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 20 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.

What owners report

2019-04-12 · Structure:body · 240,000 mi

“severe corrosion to the frame and sub frame of the jeep compass. the front sub frame is separating from the frame and now the vehicle is unstable and unsafe to drive. there should not be this much corrosion on a 2007 vehicle of any kind.…”

2018-10-08 · Suspension · 138,000 mi

“during vehicle inspection the rear cross member was found to have rusted through. the front cross member had the same problem and was replaced in 2016 under a campaign through jeep. not a recall though. now two years later the rear has the same problem but it is not covered because it had a ten year expiration from date of manufacture. this is a k…”

2018-08-30 · Suspension · 171,738 mi

“i bought this vehicle and put $423 into the front end replacing rotors, brakes, wheel bearings, hub assembly and control arm bushings only to take it to a garage to find out why it was still impossible to drive safely. i was told by two different garages that it isn't safe to drive because the struts and whole front end is damaged beyond repair tha…”

2018-08-08 · Structure:body · 122,000 mi

“started hearing a lot of noises in the front end, took it to my local mechanic. he said the front cross member was rusted in 2, which was causing everything to rock. not safe to drive. he said this has been an ongoing problem for a long time with chrysler products.…”

2018-01-16 · Fuel/Propulsion System

“issues with car stalling/shutting off after filling up with fuel. this often happens when car is idle or while in drive. very dangerous and unsafe conditions, especially on busy highways. has caused near accidents on many occasions. issue occurred after filling up gas tank completely but then happened after every fill up, regardless of amount. car …”

2017-06-03 · Unknown Or Other

“subfame is falling apart rotted from a/c drip valve ! sway bar no longer connected to subframe! bad design of jeep compass 07 subfame !!!…”

2017-04-12 · Structure:body:roof And Pillars

“2007 jeep compass. consumer writes in regards to water leakage, vehicle hesitation and jerking problems. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle has been to the repair shop three times in a two week span. *js …”

2016-11-29 · Unknown Or Other · 160,000 mi

“front cross member rusted out. entire frame rusting making car very unsafe to drive i am haveing front member replaced but because of rust car is really unsafe to drive at hiway speeds.…”

2016-07-27 · Structure:body · 95,000 mi

“i heard noise in the front of the vehicle and was told that the front subframe cross member is completely rotted. by looking at the jeep you would never know anything is wrong because it is well maintained. i was wondering if there are any recalls for this type of problem in upstate ny.…”

2015-06-19 · Electrical System · 72,000 mi

“my 2007 jeep compass horn would not stop blowing. the dealer disabled it and the car would go in the next day. over 5 days it had to be jumped 4x as the jeep was dead trying to get it to the dealership. it was not the battery and after 5 hours the dealership said it was a fixable because it needed a horn switch. the problem is that no one has a hor…”

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

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