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2007 Jeep Compass FWD Body and structure Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
20%of 20 total for the year
Median mileage
122,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 2007 Jeep Compass FWD, 20% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 122,000 miles.

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.

“I heard noise in the front of the vehicle and was told that the front subframe cross member is completely rotted. By looking at the Jeep you would never know anything is wrong because it is well maintained. I was wondering if there are any recalls for this type of problem in upstate ny.”

NHTSA complaint #10889147, filed 2016-07, 95,000 miles

“Started hearing a lot of noises in the front end, took it to my local mechanic. He said the front cross member was rusted in 2, which was causing everything to rock. Not safe to drive. He said this has been an ongoing problem for a long time with chrysler products.”

NHTSA complaint #11118583, filed 2018-08, 122,000 miles

“2007 Jeep compass. Consumer writes in regards to water leakage, vehicle hesitation and jerking problems. The consumer stated the vehicle has been to the repair shop three times in a two week span.”

NHTSA complaint #10965609, filed 2017-04

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2009240%
2008619%
2007420%

Other parts of the 2007 Jeep Compass FWD

Suspension
7 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2007 Jeep Compass FWD

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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