The Lemon Index2007 Jeep Compass.
The 2007 Jeep Compass is worse than average by owner complaints: 90 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 175, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about suspension, it has 4 recalls, and it gets 22 to 24 mpg combined. The best Jeep Compass year is 2013.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 435 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Jeep Compass year. 2007 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 43K to 115K miles on the car (366 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- suspension complaints mostly came at 41K–112K miles
- fuel or ev drive system complaints mostly came at 69K–128K miles
- steering complaints mostly came at 32K–80K miles
Recalls 4
- speed control 2010
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 DODGE CALIBER AND JEEP COMPASS PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 7 THROUGH MAY 19, 2006.
- wheels 2007
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR DISC BRAKES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 135, "LIGHT VEHICLE BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE LENGTH OF THE REAR WHEEL HUB MOUN…
- brakes 2006
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.
Show all 4 recalls
- equipment 2006
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE OWNER'S MANUAL DOES NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED HIGHER ROLLOVER RISK WARNING INFORMATION.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Jeep told dealers about
Jeep sent dealers 55 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Front And Rear Crossmember Corrosion (X58 10 Years Unlimited Mileage) This bulletin involves…
- Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1
- Steering angle sensor - not initialized/internal
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★☆ · side ★★★★★ · rollover ★★★★☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $2700–2900 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
Thumping in front tires took to halls tires and they told me both front lower balljoints were completely worn out. 2007 Jeep Compass 4x4, $1000.00 to replace with only 48,000 miles on them. Will keep old parts.
2007 Jeep Compass owner · NHTSA complaint 10366921
More owner reports
Excessive play in front end. Tierods were replaced at 50,000 km they were severely worn.
NHTSA complaint 10254055
2007 Jeep Compass tie rod and control arm failure.
NHTSA complaint 10323456
Quick answers
Is the 2007 Jeep Compass reliable?
No, it is worse than average by government complaints. It drew 1.8× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 175; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Jeep Compass year by this measure is 2013.
What are the most common 2007 Jeep Compass problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are suspension (41%), steering (21%) and transmission & drivetrain (13%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2007 Jeep Compass have?
4 safety recalls (latest: speed control). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2007 Jeep Compass get?
22 to 24 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2007 Jeep Compass problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 43,000 and 115,800 miles. The middle report was at 79,600 miles, from 366 complaints.
Does the 2007 Jeep Compass have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 13% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2007 Jeep Compass cost in fuel a year?
About $2700 to $2900 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2007 Jeep Compass have?
2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl.
What Jeep Compass year is better than the 2007?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2013, 2015 and 2021.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works