2007 JEEP COMPASS FWD

1 recalls — 32 complaints

10E043000 Sep 3, 2010
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
MARATHON IS RECALLING CERTAIN SEAT COVERS, BRAND SUPERHIDES WITH PART NUMBERS 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, AND 630, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE SEAT COVERS ARE MADE OF HEAVIER THREAD AND ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH SEATS CONTAINING S... Read more
Consequence
AN IMPROPERLY DEPLOYED AIRBAG COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
Remedy
MARATHON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE SEAT COVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MARATHON AT 1-800-735-2769.
294 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: MARATHON SEAT COVERS, INC.

Complaint Statistics

32 total complaints 1 crashes

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SUSPENSION5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4
UNKNOWN OR OTHER3
STRUCTURE:BODY3
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2
SUSPENSION:FRONT2
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING1
STRUCTURE:BODY Apr 12, 2019
Incident date: Apr 11, 2019
SEVERE CORROSION TO THE FRAME AND SUB FRAME OF THE JEEP COMPASS. THE FRONT SUB FRAME IS SEPARATING FROM THE FRAME AND NOW THE VEHICLE IS UNSTABLE AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THERE SHOULD NOT BE THIS MUCH CORROSION ON A 2007 VEHICLE OF ANY KIND.
SUSPENSION Oct 8, 2018
Incident date: Oct 8, 2018
DURING VEHICLE INSPECTION THE REAR CROSS MEMBER WAS FOUND TO HAVE RUSTED THROUGH. THE FRONT CROSS MEMBER HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND WAS REPLACED IN 2016 UNDER A CAMPAIGN THROUGH JEEP. NOT A RECALL THOUGH. NOW TWO YEARS LATER THE REAR HAS THE SAME PROBLEM BUT IT IS NOT COVERED BECAUSE IT HAD A TEN YEA... Read more
SUSPENSION Aug 30, 2018
Incident date: Aug 8, 2018
I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE AND PUT $423 INTO THE FRONT END REPLACING ROTORS, BRAKES, WHEEL BEARINGS, HUB ASSEMBLY AND CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS ONLY TO TAKE IT TO A GARAGE TO FIND OUT WHY IT WAS STILL IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE SAFELY. I WAS TOLD BY TWO DIFFERENT GARAGES THAT IT ISN'T SAFE TO DRIVE BECAUSE THE STRUT... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) Aug 30, 2018
Incident date: Aug 8, 2018
I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE AND PUT $423 INTO THE FRONT END REPLACING ROTORS, BRAKES, WHEEL BEARINGS, HUB ASSEMBLY AND CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS ONLY TO TAKE IT TO A GARAGE TO FIND OUT WHY IT WAS STILL IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE SAFELY. I WAS TOLD BY TWO DIFFERENT GARAGES THAT IT ISN'T SAFE TO DRIVE BECAUSE THE STRUT... Read more
AIR BAGS Aug 30, 2018
Incident date: Aug 8, 2018
I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE AND PUT $423 INTO THE FRONT END REPLACING ROTORS, BRAKES, WHEEL BEARINGS, HUB ASSEMBLY AND CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS ONLY TO TAKE IT TO A GARAGE TO FIND OUT WHY IT WAS STILL IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE SAFELY. I WAS TOLD BY TWO DIFFERENT GARAGES THAT IT ISN'T SAFE TO DRIVE BECAUSE THE STRUT... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Aug 8, 2018
Incident date: Aug 7, 2018
STARTED HEARING A LOT OF NOISES IN THE FRONT END, TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL MECHANIC. HE SAID THE FRONT CROSS MEMBER WAS RUSTED IN 2, WHICH WAS CAUSING EVERYTHING TO ROCK. NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. HE SAID THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM FOR A LONG TIME WITH CHRYSLER PRODUCTS.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jan 16, 2018
Incident date: Jan 1, 2018
ISSUES WITH CAR STALLING/SHUTTING OFF AFTER FILLING UP WITH FUEL. THIS OFTEN HAPPENS WHEN CAR IS IDLE OR WHILE IN DRIVE. VERY DANGEROUS AND UNSAFE CONDITIONS, ESPECIALLY ON BUSY HIGHWAYS. HAS CAUSED NEAR ACCIDENTS ON MANY OCCASIONS. ISSUE OCCURRED AFTER FILLING UP GAS TANK COMPLETELY BUT THEN HAPPEN... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jun 3, 2017
Incident date: Jun 3, 2017
SUBFAME IS FALLING APART ROTTED FROM A/C DRIP VALVE ! SWAY BAR NO LONGER CONNECTED TO SUBFRAME! BAD DESIGN OF JEEP COMPASS 07 SUBFAME !!!
SUSPENSION Jun 3, 2017
Incident date: Jun 3, 2017
SUBFAME IS FALLING APART ROTTED FROM A/C DRIP VALVE ! SWAY BAR NO LONGER CONNECTED TO SUBFRAME! BAD DESIGN OF JEEP COMPASS 07 SUBFAME !!!
ENGINE Apr 12, 2017
Incident date: Feb 11, 2017
2007 JEEP COMPASS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO WATER LEAKAGE, VEHICLE HESITATION AND JERKING PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE REPAIR SHOP THREE TIMES IN A TWO WEEK SPAN. *JS
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS Apr 12, 2017
Incident date: Feb 11, 2017
2007 JEEP COMPASS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO WATER LEAKAGE, VEHICLE HESITATION AND JERKING PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE REPAIR SHOP THREE TIMES IN A TWO WEEK SPAN. *JS
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Nov 29, 2016
Incident date: Nov 26, 2016
FRONT CROSS MEMBER RUSTED OUT. ENTIRE FRAME RUSTING MAKING CAR VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE I AM HAVEING FRONT MEMBER REPLACED BUT BECAUSE OF RUST CAR IS REALLY UNSAFE TO DRIVE AT HIWAY SPEEDS.
STRUCTURE:BODY Jul 27, 2016
Incident date: Jun 1, 2016
I HEARD NOISE IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AND WAS TOLD THAT THE FRONT SUBFRAME CROSS MEMBER IS COMPLETELY ROTTED. BY LOOKING AT THE JEEP YOU WOULD NEVER KNOW ANYTHING IS WRONG BECAUSE IT IS WELL MAINTAINED. I WAS WONDERING IF THERE ARE ANY RECALLS FOR THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM IN UPSTATE NY.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jun 19, 2015
Incident date: May 14, 2015
MY 2007 JEEP COMPASS HORN WOULD NOT STOP BLOWING. THE DEALER DISABLED IT AND THE CAR WOULD GO IN THE NEXT DAY. OVER 5 DAYS IT HAD TO BE JUMPED 4X AS THE JEEP WAS DEAD TRYING TO GET IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. IT WAS NOT THE BATTERY AND AFTER 5 HOURS THE DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS A FIXABLE BECAUSE IT NEEDED A... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Jul 27, 2012
Incident date: Jul 26, 2012
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. *TR
WHEELS Jul 27, 2012
Incident date: Jul 26, 2012
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. *TR
STEERING Jul 27, 2012
Incident date: Jul 26, 2012
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. *TR
SUSPENSION Jul 27, 2012
Incident date: Jul 26, 2012
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. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Mar 30, 2012
Incident date: Mar 24, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP COMPASS FWD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND TO ACCELERATION ATTEMPTS AND WOULD STALL SPORADICALLY, WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON THREE OCCASIONS. THE D... Read more
SUSPENSION Nov 1, 2011
Incident date: Oct 19, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP COMPASS FWD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY DETECTED THAT THE FRONT END SUSPENSION WAS FAULTY. THE TECHNICIAN WAS REPLACING BOTH FRONT TIE RODS AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Sep 16, 2011
Incident date: Sep 8, 2011
WHILE TRAVELING AT ABOUT 25 MPH WITH MY 6 MONTH OLD CHILD IN THE VEHICLE, MY CAR LOST ALL POWER. THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON (FLASHING) AND SO DID THE SLIDE PROTECTION LIGHT. I WAS NOT ABLE TO ACCELERATE BEYOND 20MPH AND WHEN I CAME TO A STOP, THE VEHICLE RAN VERY ROUGH... Read more
POWER TRAIN Sep 16, 2011
Incident date: Sep 8, 2011
WHILE TRAVELING AT ABOUT 25 MPH WITH MY 6 MONTH OLD CHILD IN THE VEHICLE, MY CAR LOST ALL POWER. THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON (FLASHING) AND SO DID THE SLIDE PROTECTION LIGHT. I WAS NOT ABLE TO ACCELERATE BEYOND 20MPH AND WHEN I CAME TO A STOP, THE VEHICLE RAN VERY ROUGH... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sep 16, 2011
Incident date: Sep 8, 2011
WHILE TRAVELING AT ABOUT 25 MPH WITH MY 6 MONTH OLD CHILD IN THE VEHICLE, MY CAR LOST ALL POWER. THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON (FLASHING) AND SO DID THE SLIDE PROTECTION LIGHT. I WAS NOT ABLE TO ACCELERATE BEYOND 20MPH AND WHEN I CAME TO A STOP, THE VEHICLE RAN VERY ROUGH... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT Jun 27, 2011
Incident date: Jun 14, 2011
BALL JOINT FAILURE. SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE JEEP COMPASS. I HAVE 55000 MILES AND HAVE NOTICED THE NOISE SINCE 50000. *TR
SUSPENSION:FRONT May 20, 2011
Incident date: May 19, 2011
THE FRONT BALL JOINTS ON MY 2007 JEEP COMPASS HAVE RUSTED. I HAVE ONLY HAD THE CAR FOR 3.5 YEARS AND HAVE HAD TO REPLACE 6 TIRES BECAUSE OF PROBLEMS. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jun 23, 2010
Incident date: Jun 23, 2010
2007 JEEP COMPASS IN LINE OF SLOW MOVING CARS. ACCELERATOR STUCK CAUSING COMPASS TO HIT MOTORCYCLE, WHICH THEN STRUCK VEHICLE IN FRONT. MAY HAVE BEEN RECALL FOR COMPASS, FOR THIS DEFECT, NOT RECEIVED BY OWNER IF SO. *TR
Crash
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Apr 28, 2010
Incident date: Feb 15, 2010
THERE WERE NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO FAILURE. THE FAILURE WAS OF THE TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (TIPM). AS A RESULT POWER WAS LOST THE DRIVERS SIDE HEADLIGHT. CAR WAS TAKEN TO JEEP DEALERSHIP BUT THEY REFUSED TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE PART. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 28, 2010
Incident date: Feb 15, 2010
THERE WERE NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO FAILURE. THE FAILURE WAS OF THE TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (TIPM). AS A RESULT POWER WAS LOST THE DRIVERS SIDE HEADLIGHT. CAR WAS TAKEN TO JEEP DEALERSHIP BUT THEY REFUSED TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE PART. *TR
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW Jul 21, 2007
Incident date: Jun 19, 2007
I HAVE A 2207 JEEP COMPASS. MY 16 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT A SPEED OF 40 MILES PER HOUR AND THE AIR CURTAINS ON BOTH SIDE OF THE VEHICLES DEPLOYED ON THEIR OWN. THE CAR STALLED IMMEDIATELY IN THE ROAD. WE TOOK THE JEEP FOR REPAIR AND IT WAS KEPT AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR 29 DAYS... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE Jun 20, 2007
Incident date: Jun 19, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP COMPASS FWD. ON JUNE 19, 2007, AFTER COMING TO A STOP, THE CONTACT ACCELERATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CHECK OIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED. SHE WAS ABLE TO IMMEDIATELY RESTART THE VEHICLE. SHE WENT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE VEHICLE CHECKED, BUT THEY STATED THAT THE V... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Jun 20, 2007
Incident date: Jun 19, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP COMPASS FWD. ON JUNE 19, 2007, AFTER COMING TO A STOP, THE CONTACT ACCELERATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CHECK OIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED. SHE WAS ABLE TO IMMEDIATELY RESTART THE VEHICLE. SHE WENT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE VEHICLE CHECKED, BUT THEY STATED THAT THE V... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jun 20, 2007
Incident date: Jun 19, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP COMPASS FWD. ON JUNE 19, 2007, AFTER COMING TO A STOP, THE CONTACT ACCELERATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CHECK OIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED. SHE WAS ABLE TO IMMEDIATELY RESTART THE VEHICLE. SHE WENT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE VEHICLE CHECKED, BUT THEY STATED THAT THE V... Read more

JEEP COMPASS FWD — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the JEEP COMPASS FWD across all model years (2007–2010).

4 Total Recalls
101 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
1 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

JEEP COMPASS FWD — Year by Year

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2007 (current) 1 32

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