Underbody Shield problems of the 2007 Jeep Compass

The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Compass. While the vehicle was undergoing a routine oil change by an independent mechanic, the mechanic noticed that the crossmember k frame was corroded under the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 108,000.

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.