Is the 2007 Jeep Compass a bad year?
435 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine complaints: 57, 3.4× a quiet Compass year.
Keep it, but watch the engine
The engine draws 3.4× the complaints of a quiet Compass year, spread over 50k–114k miles, so there's no single mileage to plan around.
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2007 Compass owners report, by mileage
Each system owners named in five or more complaints, with the mileage range where the middle half of those complaints were filed. Read at 82,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| SuspensionSTANDS OUT | 163 (37%) | 42k–112k miles · around this mileage | Ball joint replacement (one joint) $200–$500 · Control arm replacement (one arm) $200–$900 |
| Fuel systemSTANDS OUT | 93 (21%) | 66k–127k miles · around this mileage | Fuel pump replacement $220–$1,500 · Fuel injector replacement (one injector) $300–$1,200 |
| EngineSTANDS OUT | 57 (13%) | 50k–114k miles · around this mileage | Valve cover gasket replacement $110–$500 · Timing chain replacement $1,000–$4,000 |
| Body structureSTANDS OUT | 52 (12%) | 80k–125k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 41 (9%) | 42k–129k miles · around this mileage | CV axle / CV joint replacement (one side) $300–$1,500 · Automatic transmission replacement $2,500–$7,000 |
| Electrical system | 39 (9%) | 52k–119k miles · around this mileage | 12-volt battery replacement $100–$400 · Starter motor replacement $350–$1,200 |
| Brakes | 20 (5%) | 35k–119k miles · around this mileage | Brake pad replacement (one axle) $115–$390 · Brake pads and rotors replacement (one axle) $200–$1,084 |
| SteeringSTANDS OUT | 64 (15%) | 34k–80k miles · mostly behind | Steering rack and pinion replacement $700–$2,100 |
| Speed control | 19 (4%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Wheels | 15 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Air bags | 11 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Stability control | 11 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Seat belts | 10 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Tires | 10 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
Bills are typical US ranges from the sources named in the tool (J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, CarParts.com and others), printed only for systems that stand out or sit at or ahead of 82,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 435 complaints: 13 mention a crash · 8 mention a fire · 7 report an injury · 9 say the car was towed.
3 complaints were filed in the last 12 months, the newest in May 2026.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
In owners' own words
Vehicle stalls or will not accelerate, engine runs rough, after filling up tank with gasoline. Problem goes away after several minutes of driving.
I was driving into the parking lot at walmart and the car actually turned itself off. I coasted into the parking spot and waited a few minutes.
Since about november 2011, my 2007 Jeep compass has stalled out after refueling when I fill the gas tank. It does not stall out if I do not fill the tank all the way.
Unedited excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, chosen by mileage (nearest 82,000 miles), not by content. Unverified.
Recalls for the 2007 Jeep Compass: 5
These seat covers are made of heavier thread and are not compatible with seats containing side airbags. The heavier seat cover could interfere with full deployment of the airbag in the event of a crash. An improperly deployed airbag could result in serious injury.
The pivot bushings in vehicles with oversized accelerator pedal bearing pockets may become dislodged and potentially cause the accelerator pedal to bind or stick. Should the pedal bind or become stuck, it can be overcome by Smart brakes which override the accelerator pedal in certain conditions.
Certain passenger vehicles equipped with rear disc brakes fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (FMVSS) no. 135, "Light vehicle brake systems." The length of the rear wheel hub mounting bolts may prevent actuation of the park brake. This could allow unintended movement of the vehicle under certain conditions and cause a crash without warning.
On certain vehicles, the antilock brake system (ABS) control module software may cause the rear brakes to lock up during certain braking conditions. This could result in a loss of vehicle control and cause a crash without warning.
On certain sport utility vehicles, the owner's manual does not contain the required higher rollover risk warning information. Without the rollover warning information in the owner's manual, drivers may not be aware of the significantly higher rollover rate on this type vehicle, which could result in a crash.
A recall may cover only some cars of a model year; the campaign size counts every model and year it lists. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: dealers fix open recalls free.
Service bulletins from Jeep: 26
Repair instructions Jeep sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2007 Jeep Compass. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
Front And Rear Crossmember Corrosion (X58 10 Years Unlimited Mileage)
Water Leaks At The Front And/Or Rear Roof Area
Dodge: fuel gauge fluctuation
Neighbouring years
2008 Compass: 172 complaints, keep it.
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Questions
Is the 2007 Jeep Compass a bad year?
435 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine complaints: 57, 3.4× a quiet Compass year. At 82,000 miles the tool says: Keep it, but watch the engine. The engine draws 3.4× the complaints of a quiet Compass year, spread over 50k–114k miles, so there's no single mileage to plan around.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Jeep Compass?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: suspension (163), fuel system (93), engine (57), body structure (52), transmission and drivetrain (41). Half of the engine complaints were filed between 50k–114k miles.
How many recalls does the 2007 Jeep Compass have?
5 recall campaigns list this model year: Equipment (NHTSA 10E043000), Speed control (NHTSA 10V-234), Wheels (NHTSA 07V-196), Brakes (NHTSA 06V-493) and more. A recall may cover only some cars; check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Method: counts of unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA, compared only with other years of the same model (sales volumes are unknown, so no failure rate is computed). A system stands out at 40+ complaints and at least twice the model's quiet (lower-quartile) year, or twice the share across every vehicle of that model year. The mileage range is the 25th to 75th percentile of the mileages owners reported. Data received by NHTSA through November 5, 2026. Repair prices are typical US ranges from named sources, not quotes. Not a diagnosis and not financial advice. PulsCar is not affiliated with NHTSA. Check this car at your own mileage.