2007 Jeep Compass Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 259 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2007 Jeep Compass, 3% of the 259 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 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.
“It was like a ghost took over it scared me to death. My lights started flashing, blinker came on wouldn't go off, wipers were going full speed and the dash where it tells you south, north, east and west stop working. It's something definitely wrong with this car and reading the forums with the same issues should be a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10967412, filed 2017-03, 91,023 miles“When filled up with fuel, car stalls out and cuts off. I have replaced all of the bearings and car still makes a roaring noise with the axle. Upper control arms are completely damaged. Battery light continues to come on and headlight was replaced but does not stay on. Light stays on indicating vacuum hose issue. 4 wheel drive light stays on.”
NHTSA complaint #10899131, filed 2016-08, 175,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Compass. After refueling the vehicle and driving at a low speed, the vehicle stalled. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. In addition, the passenger side head lamp failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the tipm for the head lamps needed to be replaced. In addition, the front ball joints and struts were corroded and also needed to be replaced. The technician was unable to diagnose why the vehicle stalled. The struts and ball joints were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10917738, filed 2016-10, 57,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Compass. While driving at 65 MPH, all the lights on the instrument cluster panel failed to function and the headlights dimmed, which diminished the contact's visibility. In addition, two weeks later while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The engine warning light illuminated and fuel cap was displayed on the message board. The windshield wipers also activated independently and the radiator fans continued to function after the key was ejected from the ignition. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10695448, filed 2015-03, 172,000 miles“I have owned this vehicle a little over a year now, both front turn signal light covers have fallen off exposing the turn signal light fixtures. Both fell off with in a month apart.”
NHTSA complaint #11121191, filed 2018-08Related service bulletins
- 10023351Aug 8, 2007Exterior lamp - lens fogging.
- 10021946May 1, 2007Daytime running lamp was inadvertently deactivated when they were manufactured and is inoperative.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 10% |
| 2024 | 3 | 5% |
| 2023 | 4 | 8% |
| 2022 | 50 | 22% |
| 2021 | 4 | 5% |
| 2020 | 3 | 2% |
| 2019 | 10 | 3% |
| 2018 | 64 | 7% |
| 2017 | 6 | 3% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 2 | 2% |
| 2014 | 6 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 7 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2007 Jeep Compass
80 complaintsFuel system
54 complaintsEngine
37 complaintsElectrical system
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
29 complaintsBody and structure
28 complaintsSteering
27 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsSeat 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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