YearToAvoid

2007 Jeep Compass FWD Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Caution The 2007 Jeep Compass FWD has a Complaint Index of 67 and ranks 2nd-worst of 4 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints dominate at 35% of the 20 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 90,000 for that area.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
67/100
#2 of 4 Compass FWD years
Verdict
Caution
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
20
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
0
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
1
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Top issue
Suspension, Wheels & Tires
Best nearby year
2009
rated Good

Top 2007 Jeep Compass FWD problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Suspension, Wheels & Tires7 (35%)
  2. Electrical System4 (20%)
  3. Engine4 (20%)
  4. Structure & Body4 (20%)
  5. Airbags3 (15%)
  6. Other3 (15%)
  7. Brakes2 (10%)
  8. Fuel System1 (5%)
  9. Steering1 (5%)
  10. Transmission & Powertrain1 (5%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Front ball joints and tie rods wear out or rust, sometimes requiring replacement of lower control arms as well.
  • Owners report unexplained stalling paired with a check oil light, with the vehicle restarting on its own afterward.
  • Side curtain airbags have deployed unexpectedly during normal driving at highway speed, causing the vehicle to stall.
  • The totally integrated power module (TIPM) has failed, cutting power to a headlight with no warning signs beforehand.
  • The electronic throttle control warning light illuminates intermittently, causing the accelerator to stop responding or the engine to stall.
  • One owner reported the horn blowing continuously and draining the battery, with the dealership unable to source a replacement horn switch.
2007 Jeep Compass FWD complaints: complaints filed per month2Jun 2007Jun 2010Sep 2011Jul 2012Nov 2016Jan 2018Apr 2019
20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2007 to Apr 2019; peak Aug 2018 (2).

2007 Jeep Compass FWD recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2007 compared with other Compass FWD years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002007200820092010
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2007Caution67200—
2008Avoid100320—
2009Good050—

All Jeep Compass FWD years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Jeep Compass FWD reliable?
Owner complaint data gives it a Complaint Index of 67 and a Caution verdict, ranking 2nd-worst among the 4 model years with data. Suspension components account for the largest share of complaints at 35%.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Jeep Compass?
Suspension, Wheels & Tires issues are most reported, making up 35% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 90,000. Electrical System, Engine, and Structure & Body issues each account for 20%.
Does the 2007 Jeep Compass have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2007 Compass FWD in this data, including 0 do-not-drive recalls.
How does the 2007 Compass compare to other years?
The 2007 model has a Complaint Index of 67, worse than the 2009 (0, Good) and 2010 (33, Good) but better than the 2008 model, which has an index of 100 and an Avoid verdict.
Were there any crashes reported for the 2007 Jeep Compass?
NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires among the 20 complaints for the 2007 Compass FWD, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.

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.