AI Damage2007 Jeep Compass FWD: common problems
Owners of the 2007 Jeep Compass FWD filed 20 complaints with NHTSA, most often about suspension and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 20
- involving a crash
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Suspension 35% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 20% of all complaints
- 3 Structure 20% of all complaints
- 4 Air bags 15% of all complaints
- 5 Vehicle speed control 10% of all complaints
- 6 Electronic stability control 5% of all complaints
- 7 Engine 5% of all complaints
- 8 Engine and cooling 5% of all complaints
- Suspension: 7 complaints (35% of all).
- Electrical system: 4 complaints (20% of all).
- Structure: 4 complaints (20% of all).
- Air bags: 3 complaints (15% of all).
- Vehicle speed control: 2 complaints (10% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 20 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 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 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.
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.
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.
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.
Subfame is falling apart rotted from a/c drip valve ! Sway bar no longer connected to subframe! Bad design of jeep compass 07 subfame !!!
Consumer writes in regards to water leakage, vehicle hesitation and jerking problems. The consumer stated the vehicle has been to the repair shop three times in a two week span.
The contact stated that the electronic throttle control warning light would illuminate intermittently. The vehicle would not respond to acceleration attempts and would stall sporadically, without warning. The failure recurred on three occasions. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 8,261 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 23% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Compass FWD has 17 complaints (4 years in the data). This year has 20, above average.
What to check before buying
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Jeep Compass FWD?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: suspension, electrical system, structure. Total complaints: 20. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: rust, corrosion (25%), stalls while driving (20%), warning lights, check engine (10%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2007 Jeep Compass FWD?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2007 Jeep Compass FWD from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2007 models
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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.