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. Owners most often flag poor reliability and build quality: very frequent reports of major mechanical issues (transmission, engine) and numerous electrical problems, often requiring expensive repairs well before 100,000 miles. brand frequently ranked last in reliability surveys. frequency: very frequent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2007 Jeep Compass vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 9 Compass model years we track, complaint volume runs from 20 (2025) to 927 (2018). With 434 complaints, the 2007 Compass sits abovethe model's median of 187.
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.
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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.
Used Compass listings typically run $25,170–$27,692 across 2018 to 2026 model years.
Compare every Compass year side by side to see how 2007 ranks against the rest.