AI DamageJeep Compass FWD: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Jeep Compass FWD across 4 model years: 67 owner complaints and 0 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
What fails most often
- 1 Suspension 36% of all complaints
- 2 Structure 18% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 12% of all complaints
- 4 Steering 10% of all complaints
- 5 Air bags 7% of all complaints
- 6 Fuel/propulsion system 6% of all complaints
- 7 Powertrain 6% of all complaints
- 8 Service brakes 6% of all complaints
- Suspension: 24 complaints (36% of all).
- Structure: 12 complaints (18% of all).
- Electrical system: 8 complaints (12% of all).
- Steering: 7 complaints (10% of all).
- Air bags: 5 complaints (7% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 67 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
2007 jeep compass in line of slow moving cars. Accelerator stuck causing compass to hit motorcycle, which then struck vehicle in front. May have been recall for compass, for this defect, not received by owner if so.
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.
Our 2008 jeep compass has a clunking noise on the driver's side near the front wheel when driving and turning the wheel. We took it to a mechanic and he stated the subframe is heavily corroded and is rusting out.
While driving the left (front driver side) lower control arm fell free from the steering knuckle which attaches it to the wheel, causing significant reduction in the ability to steer and eventually the lower control arm (moving lose under the car), became lodged between the wheel rim and the brake assembly causing the…
In august 2018, I was informed by a reputable auto repair shop that another auto repair shop that did work on my vehicle less than a month prior, "turned off" the check engine light. I went back to that mechanic and they advised that it is impossible to do so, because its all in one panel.
My front/rear crossmembers are rusted badly and sway bar rusted off. I bought this from a private seller in end of 2016,I was just informed from mienieke about the issue and that there is a 10 year recall on this. I went to dealership and they said recall warranty exp may 2018.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.