2007 Jeep Compass 4X4 recalls and problems

The 2007 Jeep Compass 4X4 has 1 recall and 156 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is suspension.

How the 2007 compares

Too few model years with complaints to compare.

1recalls

156complaints

3crashes

2fires

1injuries

70,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Wheels

May 7, 2007 · NHTSA campaign 07V196000 · 410 vehicles

Problem: Certain passenger vehicles equipped with rear disc brakes fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (FMVSS) no. 135, "light vehicle brake systems." the length of the rear wheel hub mounting bolts May prevent actuation of the park brake.

Original NHTSA wording

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR DISC BRAKES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 135, "LIGHT VEHICLE BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE LENGTH OF THE REAR WHEEL HUB MOUNTING BOLTS MAY PREVENT ACTUATION OF THE PARK BRAKE.

Risk: This could allow unintended movement of the vehicle under certain conditions and cause a crash without warning.

Original NHTSA wording

THIS COULD ALLOW UNINTENDED MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the rear wheel hub mounting bolts and repair the park brake free of charge. The recall began on May 8, 2007. Owners May contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Daimlerchrysler recall no. G15.customers May also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine13

Unknown or other7

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2007 vs. other Jeep Compass 4X4 years

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Questions

Does the 2007 Jeep Compass 4X4 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2007 Jeep Compass 4X4, the latest from May 7, 2007 (wheels). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Jeep Compass 4X4?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention suspension (76), fuel system (38), steering (36). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.