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2007 Jeep Compass 4X4 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 79 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2007 Jeep Compass 4X4, 51% of all 156 complaints for this model year. That is the highest suspension complaint count among 3 Compass 4X4 model years. These complaints report 1 crash. Median mileage at failure: 54,327 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
79
51% of 156 complaints
All complaints this year
156
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
54,327 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2007 Jeep Compass 4X4 suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 28, 2008, latest Jul 24, 2019.

2007 Jeep Compass 4X4 suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per quarter112008 Q12010 Q32011 Q32012 Q42014 Q32016 Q42018 Q22019 Q2
79 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2008 Q1 to 2019 Q3; peak 2011 Q1 (11).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2007 Jeep Compass 4X4

  1. NHTSA 07V196000May 7, 2007Suspension, Wheels & Tires410 vehicles

    Wheels:hub

    Certain passenger vehicles equipped with rear disc brakes fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 135, "light vehicle brake systems." the length of the rear wheel hub mounting bolts may prevent actuation of the park brake.

    Risk: This could allow unintended movement of the vehicle under certain conditions and cause a crash without warning.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear wheel hub mounting bolts and repair the park brake free of charge. The recall began on may 8, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Compass 4X4 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200779 (51%)
  2. 200823 (49%)
  3. 20096 (40%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Jeep Compass 4X4 have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 79 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2007 Jeep Compass 4X4, 51% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 54,327 miles.
Which Jeep Compass 4X4 year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2007 Jeep Compass 4X4 has the most suspension complaints (79), compared with 79 for the 2007.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2007 Jeep Compass 4X4?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Jeep Compass 4X4 concerns the suspension: 07V196000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.