Steering Tie Rod Assembly problems of the 2007 Jeep Compass

While coming to a stop, at a light in heavy rush hour traffic, upon applying the brakes felt sharp jerk in steering with a loud snap noise. Not knowing what it was when light changed and I proceeded forward aprox. 2-3ft when car came to a sudden stop jerking to the left. Immeadiately placed car in park and looked out driver side window to see front left wheel angled back aprox 35 degrees and jamed into fender well. Called tow company and police arrived to direct and divert traffic, no police report made by police because no injuries or other vehicles involved. Tow truck driver & police both stated I was fortunate, because had I been going down the road when it happend it could been very serious and/or fatal to not only me but others as well. Car towed to nearest repair shop were it was discovered that subframe assembly had actually rusted/rotted through on left front end of vehicle and broke with everything attached to it (steering linkage, left axle, tie rod, etc. ) coming loose. Researched online and found there hand been a service bulletin 23-012-14 issued for front and rear crossmember corrosion and looking at other forums (ie myjeepcompass. Com) and safecar. Gov as well. Contacted Jeep customer service given case #34535927. Had to pay to have car towed again, this time to a Jeep dealer to inspect and confirm subframe failed. When I asked why there wasn't a recall instead of just a service bulletin that nobody sees except the dealer I could not get a straight answer. Jeep did agree to cover crossmember replacement after confirmed, but not to pay for the parts that were damaged from the failure of the crossmember which came to $844. 81 I had to pay. I think that would be a small price for them to pay in light of what the cost could and would have been to them for serious injuries and/or fatality related to their known defect. Now I get stuck paying for their defect.

"takata recall" every time I have to drive my 2007 Jeep Compass I am scared for my safety and the safety of my children. I have had the whole control arm and tie rods replaced in my Jeep just a few months ago due to very loud squeeking in the rear end of the vehicle, it makes the sound when driving slow or fast, any tiny movement such as getting in and out of the vehicle while not running makes the loudest squeaking sound! its like nails on a chalkboard! I already have to take it back in due to the same sound the fix lasted about 2 weeks! there is something majorly wrong with this make and model!.

The vehicle with approx 120000 miles on it in 11/2015 had the passenger side and drivers side ball joints replaced. In 4/2016 the passenger side ball joint failed and pulled out of the steering knuckle as I backed out of my driveway, I had it replaced. Two weeks later the driver side ball joint pulled out as I made a right hand turn into a walmart parking lot. The failure caused my strut to be bent, the inner and outer tie rods to be twisted around the half shaft drive axle, and the drive axle to be pulled out of the transmission. My lower control arm needed to be replaced as well. Luckily most of the damage was covered under my insurance. If it had happened on the highway I'd have needed a casket and an undertaker as well! yesterday I went to get an alignment done - and to check as to what was making a clunking sound under the front end - I was told I need a new passenger side lower control arm, inner and outer tie rod ends and a new lower ball joint. . . Yet again! the third ball joint in two years!!! this auto I bought used for $8k is turning out to cost me twice that amount in repairs. I have not done a "carfax" on this vehicle to determine how many times the front end suspension items were replaced prior my purchase of this vehicle. However, having owned this car for only a year and a half, it has been in the shop nearly every two months for critical structural, or engine repairs. Why has there not been a safety recall on this vehicle ?!?! this car is a lemon!.

2007 Jeep Compass. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle k-frame replacement/repairs due to corrosion- repairs were performed before consumer was notified of extended warranty for corrosion problems. The inner tie rod end and front sway bar link were replaced.

While driving, I started hearing some bumping underneath my Compass and a day later it knock and driving rough. I made it to work and immediately call tow. A day after the tow, I received a call from the repair shop and was told that my sub frame had rusted through and broke. I only had the vehicle for two tears and a few months, and still paying for it. I contacted Jeep corp. And was told the was nothing they could do for me. My fidelity warranty states what they cover, but when I contacted them they told me that after five years they deems the bad tie rods as wear & tear. I was never told that when I purchased the service contract. If my prayers aren't heard, then I must pay $2700 out of my pocket.

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Jeep Compass 4x4. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the it was diagnosed that the the vehicle needed an alignment and the right inner tie rod, the front sway bar links and struts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 113,774. Ss.

My Jeep just went over 6 years as me as the sole owner. The Jeep is not used as any type of off roading. Had issue with an oil change that brought car into Jeep dealership. A minor cleanup was all that was needed. However, I was advised that this extremely low mileage Jeep had tie rod issues that could result very soon in a terrible accident for me. I have hankook tires on the car. I thought the car drove okay. I'm seeing many others with complaints on the tie rods where it's been mentioned that bolts were not fastened tightly causing early failure. Again, approximately 23200 miles on a car that is basically driven to the store and church within town with occasional expressway trips out of town. So, I'm scared silly that if I don't get these fixed, I'll kill me, any occupants and anyone else on the road at the time it does fail. I was told that I should not drive car without being fixed. And, chrylser doesn't think there's an issue here? this will cost me north of $1100. 00 to fix.

The car began pulling in the front right tire intermittently. I was a half mile from home, so I turned around to go back home. As I drove into the driveway, the front right tire and entire front right suspension completely fell down (almost completely off) and the tire was pushed sideways and into the frame of the wheel well on the car. The car came to an immediate and abrupt halt. Had I been driving on the road when this occurred, my car would have flipped and I would have crashed and could have been killed! this is a huge safety problem and defect that I believe should be part of a recall. I have read many reports of problems with this model/year concerning the wheel bearings, lower control arms, and tie rods. I have great concern driving this vehicle in the future after it is repaired.

In 2008 we purchased the 2007 Jeep Compass brand new. At the time it had a little over 100 miles on it. In 2009 it failed inspection due to worn tie-rod ends which were covered under warranty. At that time we had approx 35,000 miles on it. In 2013 at approx 98,000 miles the tie rods are worn again, thus we failed another inspection. Since owning the 2007 Jeep Compass we have gone through 3 sets of tires, needed new ball joints and now front struts also need replacement. Not sure if there is a defect in the front of the vehicle which is causing these parts to wear out quicker then normal. When I spoke with the dealership on these last set of tie rods he told me its because of the roads are bad. I don't believe that as I've owned 5 vehicles in my life time and only had to replace the tie rods once.

Have my vehicle in for inspection and found that the ball joints, tie rods, rocker arms, brakes and rotors had to be replaced on the front and brakes had to be replaced on the back.

Vehicle creaks loudly, when I pull off from stopped and when reversing and turning. Dealer replaced right inner tie rod and told me that I need to replace lower control arms. There seems to be a theme on this page, why has there not been a recall, with such an obvious problem with this year, make and model of this vehicle. I am disabled and depend on a safe vehicle to get me to my doctor appointments and maintain my family. I am on fixed income and did not anticipate that we as consumers would be left holding the bag on an obvious design defect, that needs to be corrected by the manufacturer.

Just like a lot of other complaints, had to have tie rods and ball joints replaced. Seem like a lot of the Jeep Compasses have this problem. Can they not make them better. Should be a recall.

Vehicle made screeching sound, coming from the driver's side front wheel while travelling at about 30mph. When vehicle was parked, owner noticed left front wheel to be turned out and standing at an angle. After raising the vehicle, owner noticed that a-frame crossbar had rusted through completely, rendering the front control arm bolt hanging away from the frame. Both side's front tie rods and control arms had to be replaced at aproximately 35000 miles and 70000 miles. Both side's link tow and link rear had to be replaced at under 70,000 miles, as all bolts had rusted to the frame. New tires were purchased at approximately 35,000 miles, again at 45,000 miles and at 80,000 miles. Shocks for front were also replaced twice on both sides. Updated 06/14/2012.

The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that he could hear noises coming from under the vehicle while driving at various speeds over 35 mph. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop and the contact was informed that the tie rod assembly and all of the ball joints needed to be replaced. The tie rod assembly was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 31,824.

The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Compass. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact heard a loud squeaking sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The technician stated the rear lower ball joints would have to be replaced. Prior to the failure with the lower ball joints the contact stated the front drivers and passenger side tie rod had to be replaced. The contact did not experience a failure with the tie rod. The lower ball joints were not replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 33,000. Updated 05/11/12 updated 05/21/12.

2007 Jeep Compass needed tie rod ends replaced at annual inspection at 49000 miles and ball joints need replaced at 70000 miles! Jeep will not cover them and they are the only ones who make the ball joints how convenient. Mechanic says they are only lasting an average of40-70k miles and to get rid of the vehicle. Tie rod ends have 25000 miles on them and he said will need replaced in about a year again! updated 01/13/bf.

The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that the driver noted a rattle while she was driving. The contact was informed by the dealer that both outer tie rods were loose after a routine oil change. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who took a complaint for the failure. The current and failure mileages were approximately 30,480.

2007 Jeep Compass. At approx 100k miles I took it to the dealer for routine service. Technician informed me that the tie rods were bad on front driver side, showed me play in the wheel. Said it needed to be fixed. I agreed to have new tie rods put on. One month later the car began to handle erratically, I took back to the same dealer and asked to inspect their previous work and search for the handling/steering problem. After two hours they informed me they could find nothing wrong. 7 months later, while driving with my 6 month old in the car the front left control arm broke and the front driver side wheel actually broke off at the lower ball joint while the car was in motion. Replacing control arms and ball joints on both sides plus two new front tires netted a total repair cost of $1400 . . . This is on top of the previous repair cost to replace the tie rods.

The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Compass. The vehicle was being serviced at an authorized dealer when the mechanic advised the contact that the front tie rods and lower ball joints would need replacing. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for repairs. The failure and current mileage was 16,430.

I bought my Jeep Compass less than a year ago with 42,000 miles. Its now about 10 months later and I have 46,000 miles on this Jeep (I. E. I don't drive it a ton) I have done zero off roading and I always try to avoid potholes and bad roads. Took it in to investigate some loud noises coming from front. . . Only to find out that my lower control arms have to be replaced due to bad ball joints, outer tie rods on both sides in the front, and new brakes and front left rotor needed to be replaced. I find these problems to be absurd, considering the amount of miles on this vehicle. All of this costing over $1000 to repair. Jeep needs to stand behind their product and clearly recall these issues. I am not happy after reading all of the similar problems of other Jeep Compass owners; and it makes me even more upset to learn that most of these problems are re-occurring within 2-3 yrs. This needs to be addressed. . Orjeep will be losing my business in the future. . . Thanks!.

The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while having the vehicle inspected by an independent repair shop, she was informed that the tie rods and suspension system would need replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 15,000 and the current mileage was 26,000.

Front end would shake when coasting at 40 mph. Took the car in to the dealers with 44,179 miles and they told me I needed to replace frt lower control arms left outer tie and rt inner tie rod cause they were all worn out. So they replaced them all. All new parts and $1034. 00.

2007 Jeep Compass issues with brakes pads, rotor suspension ,tie rods,ball joint, struts, swaybar, swingbar full front suspension and front brakes and rotors. In 1/20/10 I brought me Jeep Compass in because of noise found out that I need struts front brakes and rotors outer tie rods a wheel alignment it cause me over a thousand dollars now 4 months later I have more issues with the car so I bring it back now they said that I need ball joint swaybar swing bar and bearings and the rear brakes and rotors etc this is going to cost me 1300 now that I think about it I never had a car that had so many problems my car has only 29000 miles its 3 years old why does it need this much work even the mechanic says this car has alot of issues whit the front end and steering and suspension and I owned other cars that are old and have not any issues with the car except the replacing brake pads and oil changes there has to be an issue that I think should be looked at why these parts are failing so soon thank you.

2007 Jeep Compass tie rod and control arm failure.

My Jeep Compass 2007 went in to have the two front tires repaired. The repair man found that my lower ball joints and left outer tie rod were "trash". The left side had fallen apart. I called Jeep to speak to them in regards to this after checking it out online to find that many Jeep Compass owners have had the same problem. Obviously the equipment they are using or the people who are putting them together are not either faulty or not well done. This is a wide spread problem. Jeep did offer to pay for the repair in the "event that it truly was a defect". The problem is my Jeep is not a Chrysler dealer and where it's at and the condition it is in, it would cost me nearly $500 plus to get to one. With that Jeep would not help me. I am stuck paying for the repair of a vehicle that has faulty parts and workmanship. This is not a single event. . . And I ask that you force Jeep Chrysler to recall this vehicle for this defect. I will be getting my car repaired right where it's at, but I will be pursuing Jeep legally through the attorney generals office, better business bureau ect until this matter is resolved.

2007 Jeep Compass control arms, right outer tie rod. I was hearing some squeaking when I hit a bump and a little grinding as I pulled up to traffic lights. I took the vehicle into get an oil change and asked for the mechanic to check it out. I was told the vehicle is unsafe to drive due to total failure of the control arms. Cost to fix: over $1000. With the control arms being such a common issue with this vehicle, Jeep should really consider issuing a recall.

The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Compass. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair and stated that the front tie rod failed. The contact is currently on a waiting list to have this failure repaired, but the part will be unavailable until July of 2008. She stated that if the tie rods fail, the vehicle could flip over. The failure mileage was 73,535.

The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Compass 4x4. The contact was driving approximately 55 mph when the vehicle began to pull to the right and wander out of the lane causing difficulty to steer. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer two times where the front stabilizer sway bar and rack and pinion were replaced. Also, the tie rod was replaced twice. The failure continued to occur. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where they informed that the same parts which were previously replaced had failed for the third time. The technician stated that the failures were common issues with the model year vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 31,693.

I have a 2007 Jeep Compass 4x4. Shortly after purchasing it I started to hear a thumping noise in my front end when turning. I also heard a creaking noise whenever going over any bumps or hitting any potholes. The noise was consistent for awhile and then went away. Last year I had a tire blow out while driving. The left front tire blew out and upon looking at the tire- there was very obvious uneven tire wear. I looked at the right tire and it looked exactly like the left tire so we quickly had both front tires replaced with new ones. Five months later my new front tires were bald on the inside. I had to purchase new tires again and we had an alignment check to look into the front end. I was told my left ball joint and right tie rod needed to be replaced. I had the left ball joint done. I was planning to have the tie rod done within a month but I was advised it needed to be done now. After having the ball joint done my steering immediately started to pull to the right violently. I had the tie rod done the next day. This alleviated the pulling on the steering wheel but now I can feel something else. The car is not handling right and it makes me very uneasy to drive it. After doing some research across the web the same problems I am having with my Compass are being experienced by many, many, many people who bought these vehicles. I'm seeing that this is only the beginning of what is going to be a long list of repairs on this vehicle's front end. I'm really shocked that this problem has not been recalled. Tie rods and ball joints are very dangerous. They are the components of your steering and when they malfunction someone is going to crash. If everyone who buys the same car has the same problem (and it is dangerous), why is something not being done?.

The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Compass. While driving at any speed, the contact heard a rattling sound coming from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the outer driver's side tie rod and control arm needed to be replaced. The failure still persists. The current mileage was 53,800 and failure mileage was 6,762. Updated 09/11/09 updated 09/15/09.

Entire suspension system is nothing but junk. Replaced tie rod ends, inner and outer, ball joints, sway bar links, struts, hubs and axle. Some of these parts more than once. The tire came dangerously close to falling off the vehicle with less than 24 hr notice that something was wrong. Failed inspection last year for tie rod end that was replaced previous year. Chrysler will not budge on taking responsibility for what my mechanic calls "junk". Does someone have to die before they react??.

I have a 2007 Jeep Compass with 55,000 miles, the lower ball joints and tie rod ends have to be replaced. In my opinion and the repair shops opinion this is extremely premature for replacement of these parts. The cost of replacement of these parts are not cheap either. I know I am not the only one with this same problems with this vehicle or the sister vehicle to this, the Jeep patriot. I have read numerous other complaints on various websites about this same problem with Jeep customers with less miles than mine. What really frustrates me the most is that Chrysler will not even acknowledge the problem. And keep charging $800. 00 to repair this part that will happen again and again! this is a very dangerous problem. My vehicle was at the point where the ball joints and tie rod ends are about ready to break. Thanks for your time.