2007 Jeep Compass steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 27 complaints for the 2007 Jeep Compass, 7% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 27 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 67,000 miles 22 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 22 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 66,000 miles, and 45% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep compass. While driving 50 MPH, the contact noticed that the vehicle was pulling to the left. He proceeded to maneuver the vehicle back to the right, but was unsuccessful. He lost control of the vehicle and crashed into another vehicle head-on. There were no failures prior to this incident. The contact was injured and a police report was filed. The vehicle was inspected by an insurance adjuster, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure.
While driving the car it started pulling to the left and steering wheel was shaking. There was also a pound squealing noise. Pulled vehicle to the side of the road and noticed the driver side fron tire was leaning inwards. Looked under the vehicle and noticed the sub frame had rusted through and broke.
Other problems reported for the 2007 Jeep Compass
- Suspension 84 complaints
- Fuel system 54 complaints
- Engine 42 complaints
- Electrical system 30 complaints
- Body & structure 28 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 24 complaints
- Brakes 15 complaints