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2007 Jeep Compass Air bags Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
2%of 259 total for the year
Median mileage
75,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the air bags of the 2007 Jeep Compass, 2% of the 259 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, 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.

“My airbag sensor light started coming off and on as I was driving in december of 2008. I took the car in to the dealer and was told the problem was fixed by the dealer. Like clockwork in the winter of 2009 and continuing until today the light is coming off and on constantly (every 3-10 miles). There is no rhyme or reason to it, I can be accelerating, decelerating, at a complete stop etc. Besides being annoying I have read that other customers have had the same problem with their jeeps. …”

NHTSA complaint #10323223, filed 2010-03, 23,995 miles

“Both the driver side and passenger curtain airbags deployed without any impact while the brake was engaged at a stoplight. The airbags did not deflate and were cut down by the paramedics so that I could exit the car. Injuries were sustained, bruising, swelling, black eye and burns from the airbag deployment. Independent investigators were unable to determine the cause of deployment. Currently waiting for Jeep to remedy the situation. Waiting for a settlement for my Jeep, medical, and rental bills so I can purchase another vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #10428105, filed 2011-09

“The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the instrument panel warning lights illuminated off and on as the air bags suddenly inadvertently deployed. Also, the contact stated that approximately 4 minutes after the initial air bag deployment the secondary steering wheel air bag deployed. The contact sustained a neck injury from the air bag deployment. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 117,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10588609, filed 2014-05, 117,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was a sudden increase in engine rpms and the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred when either the accelerator or brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. In addition, the contact mentioned that the side air bags failed to deploy after being involved in a crash. The contact did not sustain any injuries and a police report was not filed. …”

NHTSA complaint #10668024, filed 2014-12, 75,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that there was liquid on both front floorboards of the vehicle. In addition, while driving at 30 MPH, another vehicle attempted to merge into the lane and crashed into the driver's side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained minor neck inquiries that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed, but was taken to a collision center for repairs. The vehicle was repaired for body damages. …”

NHTSA complaint #10786399, filed 2015-10

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025310%
202447%
202324%
202252%
202122%
202021%
2019103%
2018222%
2017104%
2016134%
20151614%
20149130%
20131620%
20122815%
2011179%
20101825%
200949%
200844%
200762%

Other parts of the 2007 Jeep Compass

Suspension
80 complaints
Fuel system
54 complaints
Engine
37 complaints
Electrical system
29 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
29 complaints
Body and structure
28 complaints
Steering
27 complaints
Other or unknown
16 complaints
Brakes
15 complaints
Vehicle speed control
13 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaints
Seat belts
9 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2007 Jeep Compass

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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