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2007 Jeep Compass Steering Problems

NHTSA has 27 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2007 Jeep Compass, 10% of all 259 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest steering complaint count among 19 Compass model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 66,500 miles.

Steering complaints
27
10% of 259
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
66,500 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2007 Jeep Compass steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 20, 2008, latest Jul 12, 2023.

2007 Jeep Compass steering complaints: complaints filed per month2Jun 2008Sep 2010Dec 2011Oct 2012Jan 2017Aug 2019Jul 2023
27 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2008 to Jul 2023; peak Oct 2010 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2007 Jeep Compass

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Compass model year

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

  1. 200727 (10%)
  2. 20089 (10%)
  3. 20093 (7%)
  4. 20106 (8%)
  5. 201119 (10%)
  6. 20126 (3%)
  7. 20133 (4%)
  8. 20148 (3%)
  9. 20154 (4%)
  10. 201616 (5%)
  11. 201716 (7%)
  12. 201828 (3%)
  13. 201919 (6%)
  14. 20206 (4%)
  15. 20216 (8%)
  16. 202213 (6%)
  17. 20237 (15%)
  18. 20242 (4%)
  19. 20252 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Jeep Compass have steering problems?
NHTSA has 27 owner complaints about the steering in the 2007 Jeep Compass, 10% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 66,500 miles.
Which Jeep Compass year has the most steering complaints?
The 2018 Jeep Compass has the most steering complaints (28), compared with 27 for the 2007.
Is there a steering recall for the 2007 Jeep Compass?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Jeep Compass is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

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.