Suspension Problems of Jeep Compass

Jeep Compass owners have reported 344 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 13 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (155 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension control arm (62 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Suspension problems of Jeep Compass

The Suspension problem

The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was violently shaking. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Control Arm problem

On 11/23/20 I was at quirk Chrysler Jeep dealer getting an oil change and I was informed that both front lower control arms needed to be replaced the vehicle has only 33,906 miles. 2018 Jeep Compass vehicles were recalled for this same issue.   Read details...

The Ball Joint problem

Front ball joints became severely loose and needed to be replaced. Tire became wobbly while driving   Read details...

The Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problem

Informed by dealer that vehicle could not be properly aligned without replacement of both front suspension lower control arms. Vehicle has 58,334 miles on it and was showing excessive wear on front tires.   Read details...

The Sway Bar problem

The vehicle will randomly shut down while driving. Interior electrical stops working first. This has happened on a highway and on a town side street. The strut and sway bar linkage have gone bad and need to be replaced.   Read details...




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