2007 JEEP COMPASS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
389
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 JEEP COMPASS
The 2007 JEEP COMPASS has received a total of 389 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Suspension (54 complaints), Fuelpropulsion System (48 complaints), and Engine (36 complaints).
Recalls for the 2007 JEEP COMPASS
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2007 JEEP COMPASS, potentially affecting up to 93,735 vehicles.
Recall 10V234000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
| 24,825 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEARING POCKETS MAY BECOME DISLODGED AND POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO BIND OR STICK.
Consequence: SHOULD THE PEDAL BIND OR BECOME STUCK, IT CAN BE OVERCOME BY SMART BRAKES WHICH OVERRIDE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
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-FREE AT 1-800-853-1403.
View full details →Recall 06V493000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
| 50,665 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
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.
View full details →Recall 06V434000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
| 18,245 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE OWNER'S MANUAL DOES NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED HIGHER ROLLOVER RISK WARNING INFORMATION.
Consequence: 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 COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2007 JEEP COMPASS
389 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 JEEP COMPASS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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. The large commercial truck behind me was unable to stop on time that it almost hit us behind. There was a construction on my right lane and cars on my left lane. it took me some seconds to reach the end of construction site in my right lane. A second or two more not changing lane to my right side would have hit me and my children. All the truck driver was able to do was pressed on the horn to make me aware that he is too close behind me. Changed of speed in a freeway that fast could have killed me and my kids. i have not been able to drive in the Freeway with this car and even if i get it fixed, I still won’t feel safe to drive it. The car runs fine when the transaxle light doesn’t come on. certain movement, light turns on and off.
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. The large commercial truck behind me was unable to stop on time that it almost hit us behind. There was a construction on my right lane and cars on my left lane. it took me some seconds to reach the end of construction site in my right lane. A second or two more not changing lane to my right side would have hit me and my children. All the truck driver was able to do was pressed on the horn to make me aware that he is too close behind me. Changed of speed in a freeway that fast could have killed me and my kids. i have not been able to drive in the Freeway with this car and even if i get it fixed, I still won’t feel safe to drive it. The car runs fine when the transaxle light doesn’t come on. certain movement, light turns on and off.
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. The large commercial truck behind me was unable to stop on time that it almost hit us behind. There was a construction on my right lane and cars on my left lane. it took me some seconds to reach the end of construction site in my right lane. A second or two more not changing lane to my right side would have hit me and my children. All the truck driver was able to do was pressed on the horn to make me aware that he is too close behind me. Changed of speed in a freeway that fast could have killed me and my kids. i have not been able to drive in the Freeway with this car and even if i get it fixed, I still won’t feel safe to drive it. The car runs fine when the transaxle light doesn’t come on. certain movement, light turns on and off.
The vehicle has a problem that it will stall out after filling up with gas. The timing of the stall out is such that within a minute or two of leaving the gas station and pulling into traffic, the vehicle will buck and the motor will shut off. when this happens, the vehicle also loses power steering and brakes. This creates an INCREDIBLY dangerous situation as the driver essentially has no control any longer. It is a consistent, repeatable problem that occurs every time the vehicle is filled with gas.
The vehicle has a problem that it will stall out after filling up with gas. The timing of the stall out is such that within a minute or two of leaving the gas station and pulling into traffic, the vehicle will buck and the motor will shut off. when this happens, the vehicle also loses power steering and brakes. This creates an INCREDIBLY dangerous situation as the driver essentially has no control any longer. It is a consistent, repeatable problem that occurs every time the vehicle is filled with gas.
Safety Rating for the 2007 JEEP COMPASS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 JEEP COMPASS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 JEEP COMPASS
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2007 JEEP COMPASS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
23-012-14 — SUSPENSION
Front And Rear Crossmember Corrosion (X58 10 Years Unlimited Mileage) This bulletin involves inspecting the front and rear crossmembers for perforation / rust through and if necessary, replace the crossmember(s). The customer may describe a vibration at the steering wheel or may have been informed by a technician or state...
2301214 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Front And Rear Crossmember Corrosion (X58 10 Years Unlimited Mileage)
18 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP WAS INADVERTENTLY DEACTIVATED WHEN THEY WERE MANUFACTURED AND IS INOPERATIVE. *KB
2305306 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
REAR WIPER ARM MIGHT COME LOOSE AFTER USE. INSTALLING A NEW NUT ON THE REAR WIPER ARM SHOULD SOLVE THE PROBLEM. *KB
06026 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FRONT CAM BEARING CAP BOLTS LOOSE. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 JEEP COMPASS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the JEEP COMPASS
- 2007 JEEP COMPASS (current)
- 2008 JEEP COMPASS — 135 complaints
- 2009 JEEP COMPASS — 60 complaints
- 2010 JEEP COMPASS — 108 complaints
- 2011 JEEP COMPASS — 283 complaints
- 2012 JEEP COMPASS — 259 complaints
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