2007 Jeep Compass steering problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2007 Jeep Compass — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jul 12, 2023
“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…”
filed Nov 29, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Compass years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Compass | 1 | 5% |
| 2024 Compass | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 Compass | 6 | 13% |
| 2022 Compass | 11 | 5% |
| 2021 Compass | 6 | 8% |
| 2020 Compass | 6 | 4% |
| 2019 Compass | 19 | 6% |
| 2018 Compass | 28 | 3% |
| 2017 Compass | 15 | 7% |
| 2016 Compass | 16 | 6% |
| 2015 Compass | 4 | 4% |
| 2014 Compass | 8 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2007 Jeep Compass
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.