2007 Jeep Compass Problems
Typical for Model
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Jeep Compass.
Complaints
389
per 10K Sold
98.5
US Sales
39,491
Crashes
18
Fires
8
Injuries
9
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1
Worst 2007 Jeep Compass Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#154 complaints
Suspension Failures
Avg mileage:94,571 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:1
#248 complaints
Fuel System
Avg mileage:101,397 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:2
#336 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:101,951 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Jeep Compass.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension Failures | 54 | 3 | 1 | 94,571 mi | |
| Fuel System | 48 | 1 | 2 | 101,397 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 36 | 1 | — | 101,951 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 25 | — | 2 | 103,239 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 21 | 2 | — | 71,381 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 20 | 1 | — | 109,254 mi | |
| Body Structure | 20 | 2 | — | 119,918 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 18 | — | — | 50,294 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 10 | — | — | 102,105 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 8 | — | — | 74,508 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 7 | — | — | 119,005 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 7 | 1 | — | 54,300 mi | |
| Airbags | 6 | 2 | — | 71,998 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 6 | — | — | 105,200 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 6 | — | — | 62,117 mi | |
| Brakes | 6 | 1 | — | 103,153 mi | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 6 | — | — | 32,310 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 5 | 1 | — | 20,050 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 5 | — | — | 79,235 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 5 | — | — | 78,000 mi | |
| Suspension:Rear | 5 | — | — | 66,776 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 5 | — | — | 83,512 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | — | 2 | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm | 2 | — | — | — |
Suspension Failures
54
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
94,571
Fuel System
48
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
101,397
Engine Problems
36
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
101,951
Electrical Faults
25
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
103,239
Steering Defects
21
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,381
Transmission / Drivetrain
20
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
109,254
Body Structure
20
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
119,918
Suspension:Front
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,294
Unintended Acceleration
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
102,105
Wheel Issues
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,508
Headlight/Taillight Failures
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
119,005
Seat Belt Issues
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
54,300
Airbags
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,998
Electronic Stability Control
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
105,200
Gasoline Fuel System
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,117
Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
103,153
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
32,310
Automatic Transmission
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
20,050
Hydraulic Brakes
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,235
Structural Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,000
Suspension:Rear
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,776
Wipers & Visibility
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,512
Engine & Cooling
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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Recalls for 2007 Jeep Compass
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~24,825 vehicles.
10V234000Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
~24,825 affectedCHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 DODGE CALIBER AND JEEP COMPASS PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 7 THROUGH MAY 19, 2006. THE PIVOT BUSHINGS IN VEHICLES WITH OVERSIZED ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEARING POCKETS MAY BECOME DISLODGED AND POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO BIND OR STICK.
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2007 Jeep Compass — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2007 Jeep Compass reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2007 Jeep Compass has 389 NHTSA complaints, 18 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Suspension Failures with 54 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2007 Jeep Compass?
Top reported problems: Suspension Failures (54 complaints, avg 94,571 mi); Fuel System (48 complaints, avg 101,397 mi); Engine Problems (36 complaints, avg 101,951 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Jeep Compass?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 90,971 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2007 Jeep Compass?
NHTSA complaints for the 2007 Jeep Compass include 18 crash-related reports, 8 fire reports, 9 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2007 Jeep Compass have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 24,825 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2007 Jeep Compass?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Jeep Compass reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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