Steering Tie Rod Assembly Problems of Jeep Compass - part 1

2016 Jeep Compass with 51k miles. I took it in for a tire rotation and my drivers side tie rod was warn so much that they would not allow me to drive it out of the shop. My 90k mile tires needed replaced at 30k miles.

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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.

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"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!.

While driving the car started pulling to the left and right. Pulled the wheel to check tie rod ends, cv shaft, control arm and found that the k-frame had rusted so bad that the control arm was loose.

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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.

I took my vehicle in for state inspection and a "creaking" type noise. It was found to have the k frame rusted through therefore failing state inspection. I was advised that this is the same body type (platform) used in the 2007 Dodge caliber and the same part number. The 2007 Dodge caliber was recalled due to this part failure which could cause the engine and other components to fall out of the car. It is obvious that Chrysler knows about the issue as they recalled the 2007 caliber but unless forced is not taking care of this problem in other vehicles made using the same platform and parts. When the car was under warranty only 2 years less than 25000 miles I had to have a tie rod replaced. I was also advised by the service manager that "these vehicles are known for this issue".

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.

Upon state inspection it was noted that k frame was rusted through resulting in replacement of same and lf control arm assy front sway bar links-repair costs $1617. 88. K frame was a major issue in 2007 Compass resulting in gov't action-my 2008 was built in 12/07. Chrysler wont stand behind problem. 2007 gov't action started with a complaint. I hope I can start this one. Vehicle was purchased new in 2008 by one adult driver age 50 (my wife). Suspension has always been a problem starting with new tie rod ends @ 14,000 miles under warranty.

Tl-the contact owns a 2010 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle was shaking violently. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the tie rod end, the booster and struts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Pam.

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39000 miles and so many suspention problems control arms,ball joints,tie rods,struts hoping my family doesn't die in this vehicle what I see in the news about Chrysler lately scares the hell out of me trying to keep this vehicle off freeway don't know where to turn Chrysler says there is no problem but going on line there are so many others having the same experience with their Jeeps I don't believe what they say they tell me it's 4000 mi over warranty nothing can be done I'm afraid the wheels will fall off what the $#%^ can I do I don't have the l money to buy a new car or keep fixing this one I think it's a faulty design and so do numerous mechanics in the USA and canada something's messed up when parts prematurely go bad and if you look into it I'm sure you will see a pattern I babied this car since new hoping it would last twenty years don't know if any one has died but I think to myself its probable being so many complaints I have read any kind of help available this is my forth Jeep and I never have seen anything like this with the ten or so cars I have owned hope you can help! before something bad happens where can I turn driving this is frightening and I couldn't sell this to another family after what my mechanic has told me about these kind of Jeeps please help! what would you do what should I do thanks.

Took vehicle to mechanic for inspection. I was informed that one of the front ball joints and tie rod was bad. This vehicle has never been used off road! I have been on a number of Jeep forums and it,s apparent that the ball joints have been a big problem with these vehicles. I guess they are waiting for a serius accident accident and some one gets seriously hurt or worse killed before they make a recall like they did with the Jeep liberty's!.

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.

My Jeep Compass is only 4 years old and has 35000 miles on it. The lower control arms and tie rods need to be replaced. So far this is costing me $500. 00. And I am not done yet. With a name like Jeep I would think it would be a better built car. To me this is not normal wear and tear. And unacceptable for an american made car.

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.

Left front tie rod failed while turning out of a driveway.

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep campus fwd. The contact stated that there was an abnormal metal noise heard from the front end of the vehicle while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for a state inspection when the contact was advised that the front driver¿s side lower ball joint and tie rod failed due to defective material. The driver¿s side lower ball joint and tie rod was replaced. The contact stated that once year prior to the recent failure, the front passenger¿s side lower ball joint failed and was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 36,000 and the current mileage was 44,500. The VIN was not available.

The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that a rattling noise emitted from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer confirmed the tie rod needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted, but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 16,000 and the current mileage was 24,000.

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My 2008 Jeep Compass began making a loud noise a few months ago. I recently brought it in and had the control arms placed, ball joints, rear brakes and had an alignment. After I left the car began shaking on the highway and while breaking, I brought it back and was told that I now needed tie rods, which should have been noticed when they did the alignment. The Jeep has less then 55,000 and I only drive it 20 minutes to and from work. Jeep refuses to help me bc I am not the original owner, which I did not find out until recently. . The car was sold to me as a demo car, not a used car. I am pregnant and very nervous that this car is going to keep falling apart.

Outer tie-rod assembly driver and passenger sides - 2. 4m5 4x4. Premature wear and deterioration. Owned vehicle since purcahsed new in 2009, have driven 41k of which 90% is highway, although the condition of paved roads is not ideal very surprised that outer tie rod drivers side loose at 30k ( replaced under warranty ) now passenger side loose at 41k. Dealer seems to be quite familiar with issue ( parts always in inventory for small dealership ) and does tie-rod checks for each oil change however does not want to replace tie-rods claiming warranty no longer covers damage.

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.

2009 Jeep Compass, with 31,278 miles showed excessive wear in both the left lower control arm and outer tie rod end. Though covered under warranty, the lower control arm issue is reflective of our similar experience with our 2007 Jeep patriot. The NHTSA should investigate both the Jeep Compass and patriots for a design flaw in the lower control arm. A lower control/ball joint/tie rod failure, at highway speed, can result in a fatal accident.

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.