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2007 Jeep Compass Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 29 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2007 Jeep Compass, 11% of all 259 complaints for this model year. That is #7 highest transmission complaint count among 19 Compass model years. These complaints report 2 crashes. Median mileage at failure: 70,393 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
29
11% of 259
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
70,393 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2007 Jeep Compass transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 30, 2008, latest May 6, 2026.

2007 Jeep Compass transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month2Jan 2008Sep 2010Dec 2011Sep 2013Aug 2014Mar 2017Dec 2021
29 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2008 to May 2026; peak May 2026 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2007 Jeep Compass

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Compass model year

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

  1. 200729 (11%)
  2. 200812 (13%)
  3. 20094 (9%)
  4. 20104 (6%)
  5. 201137 (20%)
  6. 201226 (14%)
  7. 201327 (34%)
  8. 201435 (11%)
  9. 201510 (9%)
  10. 201644 (15%)
  11. 201742 (18%)
  12. 2018151 (16%)
  13. 201937 (11%)
  14. 202028 (20%)
  15. 20219 (11%)
  16. 202219 (9%)
  17. 20236 (13%)
  18. 20246 (12%)
  19. 20251 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Jeep Compass have transmission problems?
NHTSA has 29 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2007 Jeep Compass, 11% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 70,393 miles.
Which Jeep Compass year has the most transmission complaints?
The 2018 Jeep Compass has the most transmission complaints (151), compared with 29 for the 2007.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2007 Jeep Compass?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Jeep Compass is classified under transmission & powertrain. 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.