YearToAvoid

2007 Jeep Compass Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 21 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2007 Jeep Compass, 8% of all 259 complaints for this model year. That is #6 highest brake complaint count among 19 Compass model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 82,460 miles.

Brakes complaints
21
8% of 259
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
82,460 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2007 Jeep Compass brake complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 7, 2007, latest Jun 5, 2023.

2007 Jeep Compass brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Mar 2007Mar 2010Jan 2012May 2015Jul 2016Jul 2019Jul 2022
21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2007 to Jun 2023; peak Feb 2010 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2007 Jeep Compass

  1. NHTSA 06V493000Dec 29, 2006Brakes50,665 vehicles

    Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module

    On certain vehicles, the antilock brake system (ABS) control module software may cause the rear brakes to lock up during certain braking conditions.

    Risk: This could result in a loss of vehicle control and cause a crash without warning.

    Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the ABS electronic control unit. The recall began on february 19, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Brakes complaints by Compass model year

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

  1. 200721 (8%)
  2. 20085 (5%)
  3. 20093 (7%)
  4. 20105 (7%)
  5. 201116 (9%)
  6. 20127 (4%)
  7. 20139 (11%)
  8. 201436 (12%)
  9. 201512 (11%)
  10. 201625 (9%)
  11. 201740 (17%)
  12. 201890 (10%)
  13. 201949 (15%)
  14. 20207 (5%)
  15. 20216 (8%)
  16. 202211 (5%)
  17. 20235 (11%)
  18. 20245 (10%)
  19. 20253 (12%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Jeep Compass have brake problems?
NHTSA has 21 owner complaints about the brake in the 2007 Jeep Compass, 8% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 82,460 miles.
Which Jeep Compass year has the most brake complaints?
The 2018 Jeep Compass has the most brake complaints (90), compared with 21 for the 2007.
Is there a brake recall for the 2007 Jeep Compass?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Jeep Compass concerns the brake: 06V493000.

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.