Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Jeep Compass
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Jeep Compass has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 258 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #10V234000 STICKING OR BINDING ACCELERATOR PEDALS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V493000 ABS CONTROL MODULE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V434000 OWNER'S MANUAL/ROLLOVER RISK ADDENDUM NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Suspension 80 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 48 complaints
- Engine 37 complaints
- Electrical System 29 complaints
- Power Train 29 complaints
- Structure 28 complaints
Of the 258 complaints on file, 9 report a crash and 6 a fire; across all 258 complaints, owners report 6 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Jeep Compass faces significant reliability challenges, particularly with suspension and fuel system issues. Recalls on critical systems such as brakes and accelerator control exacerbate potential safety concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| suspension | 50,000–80,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | very common |
| fuel system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$900 | common |
| engine | 70,000–100,000 miles | $500–$2,500 | common |
| power train | 80,000–110,000 miles | $600–$2,000 | common |
| electrical system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $150–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake inspection and service
- Tire rotation and balance
- Coolant system check
- Transmission fluid change
- Suspension inspection
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual suspension noises
- Fuel smell or leakage
- Engine misfires or stalling
- Delayed gear engagement
- Electrical system failures
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Jeep Compass at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.