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2007 Jeep Compass 4X4 Electrical system Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
4%of 156 total for the year
Median mileage
94,750miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electrical system of the 2007 Jeep Compass 4X4, 4% of the 156 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,750 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The tipm has a known defect. It has cause the left headlight, taillight, and blinker to malfunction as well as stall while traveling at high speeds. I was told by the Jeep dealership that I would need to replace this at my own cost even though it is a highly known issue with their vehicles many of which have already been recalled.”

NHTSA complaint #11023935, filed 2017-09, 144,000 miles

“As I was accelerating (after stopping at a stop sign), the vehicle shut off and steering became very difficult. I attempted to try to restart and that's when a lightning bolt icon was displayed. I looked in the manual and found out that the lightning bolt icon means that there is an issue with the electronic throttle control system. After approximately 10 minutes, I tried to start the car. The car started, however I decided to have the car towed to the nearest dealer due to grave concern about the issue recurring on a major highway. …”

NHTSA complaint #10433803, filed 2011-11, 45,000 miles

“While driving at about 35mph my car buck and almost stalled out. It seemed like it lost a little power after that. When I reached a stop sign approximately 1/2 mile down the road and attempted to accelerate, I had no power and could not break 10mph. My electronic throttle control indicator light is now flashing and the esp/tcs light is on steady. The only error code I am getting is for the #1 o2 seor because I damaged it taking it out to eliminate a clogged cadtilac converter. At times it takes 3 seconds for my car to even attempt to start (meaning nothing is happening). …”

NHTSA complaint #10536159, filed 2013-08, 85,500 miles

“The contact owns a 2007 Jeep COMPASS 4X4. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the contact smelled plastic burning and then smoke appeared from the rear of the vehicle. Before she could stop the vehicle, it caught fire. The contact was able to exit the vehicle before it was destroyed. The cause of the failure was believed to be electrical. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 28,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10223182, filed 2008-04, 28,000 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2009320%
200836%
200764%

Other parts of the 2007 Jeep Compass 4X4

Suspension
76 complaints
Fuel system
38 complaints
Steering
36 complaints
Body and structure
20 complaints
Engine
11 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
11 complaints
Other or unknown
7 complaints
Wheels
6 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Electronic stability control
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2007 Jeep Compass 4X4

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology