2007 Jeep Compass problems and complaints
Owners have filed 434 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Jeep Compass. The most-reported areas: Suspension (163), Fuel/Propulsion System (84), Steering (64).
Key takeaways
- 434 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 13 involve a crash, 8 a fire, 7 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 163 | 38% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 84 | 19% |
| Steering | 64 | 15% |
| Structure | 52 | 12% |
| Engine | 49 | 11% |
| Power Train | 41 | 9% |
| Electrical System | 39 | 9% |
| Unknown Or Other | 25 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 20 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 4% |
| Wheels | 15 | 3% |
| Air Bags | 11 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Jeep Compass 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train,vehicle Speed Control,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-05-06
Vehicle stopped acceleration at highway speeds on way to work in narrow highway stopping traffic and semitrucks narrowly missing collision. Dealership states the transmission cvt was leaking and therefore caused the issue that costly repairs are unaffordable for me. Bought used from private party a month before the inc...
Power Train - filed 2026-05-05
The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH the vehicle stop accelerating. The vehicle lost motive power. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehilce local dealer where it was due to the transmission fluid. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted ...
Power Train,vehicle Speed Control,engine - filed 2026-04-17
Upon driving on the highway the engine begins to make a hissing sound . Then the the car begins to feel like its slowly braking. From there It slowly loses power . The accelerator does nothing. This happened when my son I his [XXX] was drive me to airport through [XXX] mountains. Had to pull over many times eventua...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.