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2007 Jeep Compass: common problems and reliability
One of the worst Compass years.
One of the Jeep Compass years to avoid. All Compass years
434 owner complaints, most about suspension. 3 recalls.
Should I buy a 2007 Compass?The 2007 Jeep Compass has 434 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are suspension and fuel/propulsion system.
Safety record for the 2007 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2007 Jeep Compass vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Compass years only. How we score it
Is 2007 a good year for the Compass?
Across the 20 Compass model years we track, complaint volume runs from 46 (2023) to 942 (2018). With 434 complaints, the 2007 Compass sits above the model's median of 172.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2007 Compass
vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Campaign 10V234000CHRYSLER 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.
equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Campaign 06V434000ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE OWNER'S MANUAL DOES NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED HIGHER ROLLOVER RISK WARNING INFORMATION.
service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
Campaign 06V493000ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.
What owners say across generations
Owner sentiment is predominantly negative, with widespread criticism focused on poor reliability, subpar build quality, and weak performance.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Compass. See the full Compass owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Compass listings typically run $15,772–$23,763.
Other Compass model years
Compare every Compass year side by side to see how 2007 ranks against the rest.
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