MYRModel Year Report

2007 Jeep Compass

◆ Worse than typical
2007 Jeep Compass
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Jeep Compass Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2007 highlighted. 2007: 259 complaints 2007 2008: 93 complaints 2009: 44 complaints 2010: 71 complaints 2010 2011: 187 complaints 2012: 184 complaints 2013: 80 complaints 2013 2014: 306 complaints 2015: 113 complaints 2016: 292 complaints 2016 2017: 228 complaints 2018: 935 complaints 2019: 326 complaints 2019 2020: 138 complaints 2021: 77 complaints 2022: 219 complaints 2022 2023: 45 complaints 2024: 52 complaints 2025: 23 complaints 2025 2026: 3 complaints 2026
2007: 259 complaints
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YearComplaints
2007259
200893
200944
201071
2011187
2012184
201380
2014306
2015113
2016292
2017228
2018935
2019326
2020138
202177
2022219
202345
202452
202523
20263

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SUSPENSION 32%

32% of complaints: suspension — 84 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front and rear.

CRASH FIRE
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WHILE COMING TO A STOP, AT A LIGHT IN HEAVY RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC, UPON APPLYING THE BRAKES FELT SHARP JERK IN STEERING WITH A LOUD SNAP NOISE. NOT KNOWING WHAT IT WAS WHEN LIGHT CHANGED AND I PROCEEDED FORWARD APROX.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180619

Also filed under POWER TRAIN and STEERING

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 19%

19% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 48 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP COMPASS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR A FAILED FUEL PUMP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140314

ENGINE 14%

14% of complaints: engine — 37 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12%

12% of complaints: electrical system — 30 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and horn.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP COMPASS. THE VEHICLE STALLED AFTER IT WAS REFUELED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140912

dashboard had check engine light on. transaxle indicator light turned on when i was driving about 65 mph on the freeway and slowed down and wouldn’t accelerate.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231112

Also filed under UNKNOWN OR OTHER and VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

POWER TRAIN 12%

12% of complaints: power train — 30 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and driveline.

CRASH
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP COMPASS. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH IN SIXTH GEAR WITH OVERDRIVE ACTIVATED, HE WAS UNABLE TO DOWNSHIFT. AS A RESULT, HE CRASHED INTO A DITCH. IN ADDITION, THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER SHIFTED INTO SIXTH GEAR WITHOUT WARNING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20080130

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20061114 — equipment

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE OWNER'S MANUAL DOES NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED HIGHER ROLLOVER RISK WARNING INFORMATION.

Remedy: DAIMLERCHRYSLER WILL MAIL AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUAL TO ALL AFFECTED VEHICLE OWNERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 14, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 06V434000 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 2007 — complaint volume: 259
R 20070219 — service brakes, hydraulic

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 06V493000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20100621 — vehicle speed control

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 DODGE CALIBER AND JEEP COMPASS PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 7 THROUGH MAY 19, 2006. THE PIVOT BUSHINGS IN VEHICLES WITH OVERSIZED ACCELERAT

Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ALL AFFECTED ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 29, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER TOLL-

Campaign 10V234000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2007 Jeep Compass — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (84 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (48 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (37 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06V434000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06V493000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V234000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2007 Jeep Compass reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Jeep Compass is rated "worse than typical".

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

The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2007 Jeep Compass have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.