no report yet
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
Risk. SHOULD THE PEDAL BIND OR BECOME STUCK, IT CAN BE OVERCOME BY SMART BRAKES WHICH OVERRIDE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
2007 Jeep CompassProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 259 owner complaints about the 2007 Jeep Compass, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Jeep Compass has problems
259 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
80Suspension4 crash/fire/injury
48Fuel/propulsion system3 crash/fire/injury
37Engine1 crash/fire/injury
29Electrical system4 crash/fire/injury
29Power train2 crash/fire/injury
28Structure2 crash/fire/injury
27Steering2 crash/fire/injury
13Vehicle speed control
9Seat belts
7516 other systems7 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 80 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 48 | 3 |
| Engine | 37 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 29 | 4 |
| Power train | 29 | 2 |
| Structure | 28 | 2 |
| Steering | 27 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 13 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 9 | 2 |
| 16 other systems | 75 | 7 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2007 Jeep Compass recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
no report yet
Other: owners/service/other manual
Risk. WITHOUT THE ROLLOVER WARNING INFORMATION IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL, DRIVERS MAY NOT BE AWARE OF THE SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER ROLLOVER RATE ON THIS TYPE VEHICLE, WHICH…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jeep.
Mileage at failure
When do suspension problems start?
63kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 69 suspension complaints. 65% were reported before 100,000 miles.
8under 30k miles45under 100k miles24100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2007 vs. every other Compass year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Compass median. How we score
'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2007 Jeep Compass safety ratings
2007 Jeep Compass 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Compass owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The frame Infront where the motor and steering attach rotted completely threw, separated at the weld. It is a safety hazard where steering is affected. The dash lights for the traction, abs, and even the cruise control are on and those items are no longer functional. This car was purchased in 2017,…
The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, an abnormal clanking sound was coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic who inspected the vehicle but could not determine the cause of the failure.…
While driving about 40mph the car violently changed lanes with no warning. Luckily no cars were near and i was able to bring the car back under control. I have experienced loose steering before but never to this extreme. I am scared to drive car fearing for safety of myself and passengers. I have…
Own a 2007 Compass?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.