41 problems related to suspension have been reported for the 2007 Jeep Compass. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2007 Jeep Compass based on all problems reported for the 2007 Compass.
I had my vehicle in for regular maintenance and the mechanic informed me the front and rear subframe is rotten and have holes in them. He further stated this is not normal for a vehicle of this age and I should report the problem and call Chrysler as this can cause serious problems.
Upon an inspection of the underneath of my 2007 Jeep Compass, it was found that my front sub frame (also known as the k frame) has serious rust issues. There is actually a section on the back side of the sub frame that has rusted out (approx. 1/2 inch by 4 inch in size). After some investigating issues with this vehicle on the internet, I found that this a common problem with this vehicle and that Jeep has not recalled this issue. I will be replacing the part because this is a major safety issue with this vehicle.
The alternator stops working after 90000 miles. You hear a big thumping sound like a tank. You do feel it but, is loud when accelerating and accelerating.
As I wrote in previous comments, I have spent over $11,000 over this period of time. I have replaced the wheel hubs, tie rod ends, the front suspension and all rods concerning the rear. I have replaced the transmission at 98,000 miles costing me $3200. The transmission could not be repaired, the whole transmission had to be replaced. And yes I have 158,000 miles, but if you compare $11,000 just on repairs to this pile of crap. I have complained before, and nothing happens. As I was told there were 14,000 complaints just what I have complained about and still no recalls. I have asked if they could just look into why Jeep Compass owners are going through tie rod ends, wheel hubs, suspensions.
On June 13 2011 my Compass with only 17085 miles on it, had cracked a front spring that had grinded a ring around my pass side tire. I was not aware of the problem, but I noticed some noise in the front end so I brought it to a dealer for service. I was told what had happened and how surprised the service dept. Was with this incident. They told me they could not believe it. It took a while but after some complaints and disgust with the dealership, but more so with Chrysler, everything did get covered buy the 2 parties. Not to mention the fact that my vehicle was and still is under warranty. Today is January 3 2013 and guess what? I now have to contact the dealer and probably Chrysler again. My Compass is still under warranty with only 27450 miles and now the driver side front spring is cracked and is beginning to do the exact same thing to my other tire again. I don't know what the dealer will say or do but I will contact them first thing in the morning, they are closed at this time. I was just wondering if this is a common problem or just a fluke? to me this seems like it should be a possible defect and put under a recall. If anyone of these tires would have been warn down enough and a tire would have blown out, there could have been a very serious and or deadly accident.
2007 Jeep Compass continuos (at least 6 times) water leaking from sun roof . . . Poor draining. . . . Unclogged drains lines(dealer) noisy thumping (some kind of road noise) many complaints was told tires are noisy. . . . Returned today (5/25/11) noise is more evident and has to be more serious than noisy tires. Dealer has yet to correct these probles permanently.