general problems of the 2007 Jeep Compass

2007 Jeep Compass. Consumer writes in regards to dissatisfaction with vehicle. The consumer stated the ball joints needed to be replaced on the vehicle at 39,106. At 43,060, the rear ball joints needed to be replaced. Now, with 48,000 miles on the vehicle, the front and rear ball joints needed to be replaced for a third time. The consumer also stated the tire needed to be replaced with only 34,406 miles on the vehicle.

Purchased the bridgestone turanza el400-02 after 20,000 miles had a flat. Took the tire back to where purchased and they said they didnt see any reason for the flat and the tire had cracks inside the tire and also all the tires needed to be replaced because there wasn't any tread left on them. These are rated for 80,000 miles and should last longer than 1/4 of the rated mileage. These tires are dangerous and they should not be allowed to sell them.

Took car to my mechanic for an oil change. After putting car on the lift he usually does an inspection, brakes, exhaust, tires , steering , etc. When checking for play on the front wheels he notice a very dangerous play on both front wheels, more severe on the right side due to failing ball joints. Car is a 2007 Jeep Compass with 60,000 miles.

The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Compass 4x4. The vehicle had firestone line fire-hawk gta tires, line size p215-55r18, and dot number vnoaf31. The contact was driving 55 mph when he heard an abnormally loud noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that the tires were wearing prematurely. The tires were replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 26,000 and the current mileage was 75,000.

I went in to get my oil changed and my tires rotated and was told my car is unsafe to drive and here is what they put on my invoice (verbatim) "needs both lower control arms passenger side front has a really bad ball joint and left outer tie rod end is bad also price to replace both outer tie rod ends and both lower ball joints $1083 plus tax and that includes the alignment!!!!!!!!! vehicle is unsafe to drive with ball joint is this condition!!!!!!!!!" (literally with all the exclamation marks. ) I took the car somewhere else to get repaired (for half the cost) however I believe this is a part failure as I have less than 50k miles.