2007 Jeep Compass

259 complaints on file, page 1 of 13.

1. Filed May 6, 2026Failure Apr 15, 2026Rock springs, WYPower train, Unknown or other, Vehicle speed control

   Vehicle stopped acceleration at highway speeds on way to work in narrow highway stopping traffic and semitrucks narrowly missing collision. Dealership states the transmission cvt was leaking and therefore caused the issue that costly repairs are unaffordable for me. Bought used from private party a month before the incident now leaving me no funds to repair and no transportation to return to work.

   NHTSA complaint 11736068
2. Filed May 5, 2026Failure Apr 15, 2026Rock Springs, WYPower train

   The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH the vehicle stop accelerating. The vehicle lost motive power. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehilce local dealer where it was due to the transmission fluid. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and a opened case. The failure mileage was unknown.

   NHTSA complaint 11735852
3. Filed Apr 17, 2026Failure Apr 15, 2026Rock springs, WYEngine, Power train, Vehicle speed control

   Upon driving on the highway the engine begins to make a hissing sound . Then the the car begins to feel like its slowly braking. From there It slowly loses power . The accelerator does nothing. This happened when my son I his [XXX] was drive me to airport through [XXX] mountains. Had to pull over many times eventually getting and Uber from gas station to make flight. Very unsafe condition and is need of repairs INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

   NHTSA complaint 11731873
4. Filed Nov 12, 2023Failure Jul 28, 2023san diego, CAElectrical system, Unknown or other, Vehicle speed control

   dashboard had check engine light on. transaxle indicator light turned on when i was driving about 65 mph on the freeway and slowed down and wouldn’t accelerate. The large commercial truck behind me was unable to stop on time that it almost hit us behind. There was a construction on my right lane and cars on my left lane. it took me some seconds to reach the end of construction site in my right lane. A second or two more not changing lane to my right side would have hit me and my children. All the truck driver was able to do was pressed on the horn to make me aware that he is too close behind me. Changed of speed in a freeway that fast could have killed me and my kids. i have not been able to drive in the Freeway with this car and even if i get it fixed, I still won’t feel safe to drive it. The car runs fine when the transaxle light doesn’t come on. certain movement, light turns on and off.

   NHTSA complaint 11554762
5. Filed Jul 12, 2023Failure Jul 1, 2023Denmark, WIEngine, Power train, Steering

   The vehicle has a problem that it will stall out after filling up with gas. The timing of the stall out is such that within a minute or two of leaving the gas station and pulling into traffic, the vehicle will buck and the motor will shut off. when this happens, the vehicle also loses power steering and brakes. This creates an INCREDIBLY dangerous situation as the driver essentially has no control any longer. It is a consistent, repeatable problem that occurs every time the vehicle is filled with gas.

   NHTSA complaint 11531942
6. Filed Jun 5, 2023Failure Jun 1, 2023Westland, MIAutomatic emergency braking, Service brakes

   Handbrake won’t lock brakes grinding bad problems Coming To Complete stop emergency brake Won’t go Off

   NHTSA complaint 11525323
7. Filed Nov 29, 2022Failure Apr 14, 2022Cascade, WISteering, Body, Suspension

   The frame Infront where the motor and steering attach rotted completely threw, separated at the weld. It is a safety hazard where steering is affected. The dash lights for the traction, abs, and even the cruise control are on and those items are no longer functional. This car was purchased in 2017, Holiday automotive in Fondulac, Wi with this condition apparent. The mechanic who changed my oil reported it to me in the spring of 2018. And as of this spring the car is undrivable as it is broken. If this were to break while someone were driving it, an accident would happen.

   NHTSA complaint 11495259
8. Filed Nov 24, 2022Failure Nov 24, 2022Stanford, KYEngine, Fuel/propulsion system

   Every time I fill up my gas tank the car will stall and shut down in the middle of the road. This is extremely dangerous as I need to put my car in park to restart it.

   NHTSA complaint 11494813
9. Filed Jul 5, 2022Failure Mar 21, 2022Pinellas Park, FLAutomatic emergency braking, Service brakes, Suspension

   Unknown

   NHTSA complaint 11472296
10. Filed May 11, 2022Failure May 1, 202270,000 milesSaint Joseph, MIStructure

    The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there was a clunking noise present while making right and left turns. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the subframe of the vehicle was faulty due to severe rust and corrosion and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who confirmed the diagnoses. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The contact indicated the vehicle was serviced in 2014 under a Manufacturers Service Campaign. No further information was available. The failure mileage was 70,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11464157
11. Filed Jan 3, 2022Failure Nov 2, 202195,000 milesWarrenville, ILRear

    The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, an abnormal clanking sound was coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic who inspected the vehicle but could not determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the rear strut assembly was damaged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000. The VIN was not available.

    NHTSA complaint 11446010
12. Filed Dec 9, 2021Failure Dec 8, 2021Petersburg, VAPower train

    Cvt transmission slips cause car to stumble in pulling out from stop when turning front wheels feel as if skipping n or not turning does this until transmission shifts then goes away. If cut transition control it does drive little better ti transmission shifts... .had 2shop look at jeep..both stated cvt transmislipping / failing ... Less then 150000 miles on vehicle Transmission has been inspected n fluid checked on several occasions fluid is never low

    NHTSA complaint 11443300
13. Filed Jul 26, 2021Failure Jul 23, 2021Riverside, CASteering, Suspension

    While driving about 40mph the car violently changed lanes with no warning. Luckily no cars were near and i was able to bring the car back under control. I have experienced loose steering before but never to this extreme. I am scared to drive car fearing for safety of myself and passengers. I have read up about these cars and all the problems they have of which I have experienced quite a few myself. I was told the car needed extensive repair to the front end and that there was extensive corrosion to many parts on the under carriage.

    NHTSA complaint 11426403
14. Filed Mar 25, 2021Failure Dec 9, 2020152,000 milesTewksbury, MABody, Suspension

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP COMPASS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 3 MPH, THE FRONT SUB FRAME RUSTED AND FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO FORREST AUTO REPAIR (600 MAIN ST, WILMINGTON, MA 01887, (978) 658-8171) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SUBFRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 152,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11404889
15. Filed Mar 3, 2021Failure Mar 1, 2021160,000 milesMerrill, WIVehicle speed control

    DRIVING ALONG AT NORMAL SPEED, ROUGHLY 30MPH, AND CAR TOOK OFF AND ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AT A HIGH SPEED RATE, UNSURE HOW FAST IT ACCELERATED TO.. FLEW ACROSS AN INTERSECTION WITH AN INCLINE. JUMPED THE HILL DUKES IF HAZARD STYLE. CAME DOWN, BUSTED TIRE, RIM AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW, MIRROR AND SPRING AND WHO KNOWS WHAT ELSE. I WAS ON A GRAVEL COUNTRY ROAD. POTHOLES BUT OTHERWISE GOOD TRAVEL CONDITIONS. I DON'T HAVE ANY PHOTOS NOW BUT CAN GET THEM IF NEEDED. VEHICLE IS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN

    NHTSA complaint 11398859
16. Filed Jan 16, 2021Failure Oct 20, 2020160,000 milesPensacola, FLElectrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, SuspensionFire

    MY 2007 JEEP COMPASS WAS JUST SITTING IN THE YARD NOT BEING DRIVEN WAS NOT HOT AND IT JUST CAUGHT ON FIRE BY ITSELF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD TO COME AND ASSIST WITH PUT IN THE FIRE OUT THE FIRE CHIEF STATED FROM HIS INVESTIGATION THAT IT WAS ELECTRICAL PROBLEM FROM THE LIGHTS AND AS I SAID THE VEHICLE WAS NOT BEING OPERATED AND THE LIGHTS WAS NOT ON

    NHTSA complaint 11388488
17. Filed Dec 18, 2020Failure May 1, 2019137,000 milesRockford, ILBody, Suspension

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP COMPASS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SWAYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT NOTICED THE FRONT AND REAR CROSS MEMBERS WERE RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CROSS MEMBER WAS RUSTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ANDERSON CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (5711 E STATE ST, ROCKFORD, IL 61108, (815) 229-2000) BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 137,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11384052
18. Filed Dec 15, 2020Failure Dec 15, 2020Roanoke, VAEngine

    EVERY TIME I FILL MY JEEP UP WITH GAS NOT EVEN 5 SECS AFTER I LEAVE THE ENGINE TURNS OFF. NOW THE CHECK ENGINE HAS POPPED UP ON MY DASHBOARD. I RAN A CODE READER AND IT FOUND CODE P0420.

    NHTSA complaint 11383601
19. Filed Oct 13, 2020Failure Oct 3, 2020195,000 milesWestland, MIElectrical system

    ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING LOST COMPLETE ELECTRICAL POWER WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE ESSENTIALLY SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING AND AT A LIGHT. I HAVE TO GET RID OF THE VEHICLE BECAUSE IT PRESENTS SAFETY ISSUES.

    NHTSA complaint 11364101
20. Filed Sep 10, 2020Failure Apr 1, 2018150,000 milesFort Washington, MDVehicle speed control

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP COMPASS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SEIZED WHILE TRAVELING AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED AND THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS WERE CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SINCE OWNING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DARCARS CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM OF MARLOW HEIGHTS (5060 AUTH WAY, CAMP SPRINGS, MD 20746) WHERE THEY INFORMED HER THAT IT WAS BEST TO DISPOSE OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE EXTENSIVE DAMAGE THAT NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT LINKED HER FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V234000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE CONTACT THEN FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE HAD YET TO BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11354145