2007 Jeep Compass structure problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2007 Jeep Compass — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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
“The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there was a clunking noise present while making right and left turns. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the subframe of the vehicle was faulty due to severe rust and corrosion and…”
filed May 11, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Compass years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Compass | 1 | 5% |
| 2023 Compass | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 Compass | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Compass | 5 | 2% |
| 2018 Compass | 10 | 1% |
| 2017 Compass | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 Compass | 8 | 3% |
| 2015 Compass | 3 | 3% |
| 2014 Compass | 14 | 5% |
| 2013 Compass | 4 | 5% |
| 2012 Compass | 12 | 7% |
| 2011 Compass | 23 | 12% |
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.