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2007 Jeep Compass repairs by problem area
Chart based on 70 repairs.
Chart based on 60 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 Jeep Compass
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual AWD
| Jeep Compass in Ireland Oct 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Mar 2009 13640 mi |
Leak in radiator,radiator replaced,but coolant level still drops,told may be air traped in the system...if problem persists to bring the jeep back... | ||
2007 Jeep Compass
Engine not specified
| Jeep Compass in Pennsylvania, United States May 2010 - Feb 2013 | |||
| Jul 2010 47000 mi US $460 |
leaks under passenger and driver dask ..pink fluid taken to delaer 3 times then air conditing stopped working..now 463 for new blower | ||
| Jeep Compass in Rhode Island, United States Feb 2011 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Apr 2011 52000 mi US $670 |
Noticed car was pulling and steering wheel was shaking when driving at times. Took it to a mechanic and was told I needed new tie rods, ball joints and new tires. | ||
| Jeep Compass in Texas, United States Jun 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Jul 2011 98000 mi |
Bushings....I may trade in my car. Would not buy another compass... | ||
2007 Jeep Compass 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT FWD
| Jeep Compass in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2012 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jul 2013 100000 mi US $725 |
Failed camshaft position sensor. Caused stalling, car to lose power, DTC codes. Alternator failure. Caused problems with hard starting, failure of battery to fully charge, warning lights. | ||
| Jeep Compass in Ontario, Canada Aug 2013 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Aug 2013 151280 mi C $453 |
The front right control arm and ball joint were worn out and needed replacement. Seized front left caliper | ||
| Oct 2013 152820 mi |
Kept getting engine code B0001 Camshaft Lubrication too low. The cam shaft sensors were replaced, oil supply valves for cam shaft lubrication were replaced under TSB from Daimler-Chrysler, PCM reprogrammed, Code was corrected. | ||
| Nov 2013 153720 mi C $900 |
Front right drive shaft complete replaced with new design by Chrysler, not covered under warranty. Shaft had striped at transmission drive box, and CV joint damaged. New design is straight shaft without intermediate CV Joint. | ||
| Mar 2014 156860 mi |
Right Front lower control arm replaced again | ||
| Jun 2014 161200 mi C $964 |
Replaced front struts, strut mounts, right lower control arm (ball joint worn out), and alignment | ||
| Aug 2014 163060 mi C $896 |
The throttle position sensor was giving improper reading, which caused rough engine and power loss, but since sensor is embedded in the entire throttle casting they had to put a new one on instead of just a sensor. | ||
| Jeep Compass in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2013 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Jan 2017 91000 mi US $870 |
Rear brake calipers replaced. Calipers had completely rusted out and frozen. Ball joints. Left one fell out onto floor as they started to take that side apart. PA roads are harsh and I drive fairly conservatively as this car has had a consistent flow of suspension repairs. Right front strut. Complete assembly. Spring was broken, strut worn out. Back to the comment on PA roads. Third strut replaced on this car: one left, one right previously. | ||
| Jeep Compass in Wisconsin, United States Apr 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 2009 55000 mi US $90 |
Tie Rods ends replaced . They were slightly loose and noisy. | ||
| Jeep Compass in California, United States Feb 2011 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jun 2011 37000 mi |
In-tank fuel pump failed outright. Chrysler replaced the pump for only a co-pay of $100. The repair was quoted by a dealer at $678! They made the decision based on the fact that the mileage was almost within the original 36,000 mile warnty. | ||
| Nov 2013 58100 mi US $80 |
Dealer diagnosed the MIL as being the short-runner actuator problem. Ordered part myself, installed, but no effect. Determined that air control valves were sticking. Used 5 containers of Chevron Techron in gas. Now all ok. Saved $$. | ||
| Oct 2014 66300 mi US $411 |
Short runner actuator failed and was showing MIL for some time. Self fix not working. Actuator has open coil. Car now accelerates more rapidly and smoothly. | ||
| Jul 2015 73000 mi US $400 |
Engine was sluggish. Gas mileage was poor. Could not self repair. Took to dealer for diagnose and repair. Dealer determined (code P0171/P0131) that the Upstream O2 sensor was bad. Replaced sensor and now vehicle runs normal. | ||
| Oct 2015 75000 mi |
Engine was sluggish. Gas mileage was poor. Could not self repair. Poor gas mileage. OBDII reports 0171 and 0172. 0172 is engine running rich. Researched sensors and attempted to test some. No results. Problem seems to be intermittent.No fix. | ||
| Nov 2015 75700 mi US $158 |
OBD171/172, Rich/Lean condition as observed in October. Dealer replaced MAP sensor (out of spec). Now Compass is running well, 25mpg as opposed to 22mpg. I had also previously replaced sparkplugs (fouled). | ||
| Apr 2017 91000 mi US $2200 |
Alternator whine, de-coupler failure. Replaced front left wheel bearing. Replaced steering rack. Aligned front end after replacement of steering rack | ||
| Jun 2017 92000 mi US $198 |
Had broken windshield replaced. Chiped glass developed into a larger break due to hot weather. | ||
| Feb 2018 99000 mi US $50 |
MIL on and OBDE showed 0171, 0172, 0173. Exhaust was smelly. Accellerater was sluggish. Some lugging when engine cold. First replaced the MAP with no ready result. Next replaced the O2 sensor. Immediately the exhaust was normal (hot and wet with no or little odor). Could not clear codes so drove for a day after which the OBDE codes self-cleared. Repair was successful! Back to normal now. | ||
| Jeep Compass in Quebec, Canada Mar 2010 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Jul 2010 41000 mi C $488 |
After March repair, needed a wheel alignment. When Jeep taken to a tire garage; the inside tie rods needed to be replaced. Extended warranty covered the replacements, and had a wheel alignment $100.00. Air, plugs, fuel injection done too. A/C wasn't very cool. Dealership checked and replaced the seals. New plugs, injectors and clean intake valves and oil change. | ||
| Nov 2011 58960 mi C $525 |
Ball joints, and tie rod problems was found while installation of winter tires and wheel alignment. Jeep dealers were closed on Friday afternoon, therefore, unable to contact for warranty. | ||
| May 2012 67860 mi C $400 |
Initially it sounded like the flywheel an starter. Wouldn't engage, clattering noise when turn key. Towing, parts and labor included. To replace starter as casing was cracked and prevented the Benix to engage and damaged 2 flywheel teeth. | ||
| Jul 2012 69420 mi C $428 |
After the starter and flywheel repaired, a noise fr the engine got louder, thinking it was the "whirring" noise that is from the flywheel. Had dealer investigate; alternator bearing; estimate $ 800! CAA garage estmate: $430! Now: keep/sell? | ||
| Oct 2012 72540 mi |
Had jeep inspected with oil change. Report for brake repairs, bushings, maybe calipers. Job to be completed. | ||
2007 Jeep Compass 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD
| Jeep Compass in Michigan, United States Feb 2010 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Dec 2010 51000 mi US $100 |
When I took the car in for an oil change, just out of warranty, the tech told me I needed both outer tie rod ends. Nothing was ever mentioned prior to this. At 50K I decided to replace them myself, but never could feel any steering problem. | ||
| Mar 2011 53000 mi US $100 |
Engine light and tramsmission temperaure light came on, lost power, engine loss power, had to tow. Originally thought TCM, but turned out wire harness to TCM was broken due to corrosion. Billed $511.00. Engine light came on, just after first repair. Problem with intake manifold, replaced by Dealer. Charge $100, rest charge to good will. PCM replaced, no charge. Dealer noticed shoulder holster during write-up. After compliant, Chrysler returned $411 from first trip. Still cost $200 for Emission related repair, should have been covered by 8 year/80K miles Fed warrenty. | ||
| Dec 2012 77000 mi US $40 |
Engine light came on, Check w/OBD, one of two thermostats failed. Finding second thermostat bigest issue. Replaced, light off, gas milage dropped by five miles per gallon. Should have left light on, for the milage. | ||
| Jeep Compass in Greece Aug 2009 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Mar 2011 29760 mi €350 |
Control Arm replaced | ||
| May 2012 41120 mi €400 |
Alternator noise | ||
| Feb 2014 58980 mi €300 |
tie rod replacement | ||
| Jeep Compass in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Feb 2010 35000 mi |
Rear passenger side door would not open from inside or outside. Lock/handle mechanism needed replacing | ||
| Jeep Compass in Illinois, United States May 2012 - May 2012 | |||
| May 2012 51000 mi US $75 |
outer tie rod ends needed replaced on both sides | ||
| Jeep Compass in Virginia, United States Jan 2010 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Oct 2010 57000 mi US $100 |
Water Pump noise, replaced. | ||
| Nov 2010 59000 mi US $15 |
Brake pedal safety interlock switch failed, replaced. | ||
| Dec 2011 88000 mi US $80 |
CEL light illuninated w/code 0420 Cat Efficiency Bank 1. Cleaned throttle body & replaced spark plugs, air filter, & upstream o2 sensor. | ||
| Jul 2012 99000 mi US $160 |
Lower ball joints left & right worn. | ||
| May 2013 121700 mi US $401 |
Left Front Wheel Bearing noise, shop replaced. | ||
| Feb 2014 139300 mi US $70 |
Right Front Wheel Bearing noise, shop replaced. Driver side window regulator inop, replaced regulator assy. | ||
| Apr 2014 145000 mi US $847 |
Cat converter code p0420 cat efficiency at 14250 miles, cat assy replaced. | ||
| Jeep Compass in Michigan, United States Aug 2010 - Nov 2010 | |||
| Sep 2010 54000 mi US $120 |
Ball joint on passengers side, and bushing on drivers. Replaced lower control arms. | ||
| Nov 2010 54000 mi |
sway bar was link was loose. Put the car in drive, and tried to pull away from curb. The RPM's went up, the car hardly moved. I drove car for another block, and problem cleared up. 2nd time to happen in Nov.. | ||
2007 Jeep Compass 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Jeep Compass in Ontario, Canada Mar 2015 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Mar 2016 101680 mi C $864 |
Lower control arm broke, took out the axle and tie rod | ||
| Jun 2016 112220 mi C $1400 |
Replaced front struts | ||
2007 Jeep Compass 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| Jeep Compass in Virginia, United States Mar 2010 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Feb 2013 72700 mi US $800 |
Short or other problem in wiring. | ||
| Aug 2013 82000 mi |
couldn't fix short | ||
2007 Jeep Compass 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Jeep Compass in Colorado, United States Jan 2008 - Mar 2010 |
2007 Jeep Compass 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| Jeep Compass in Ohio, United States Jun 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jul 2007 395 mi |
Instrument Cluster; partial failure. Covered under warrenty (no cost) | ||
| Jeep Compass in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2015 - Oct 2018 | |||
| Jan 2015 124000 mi US $300 |
Catalytic converter | ||
| Mar 2016 145000 mi |
complete fail. transmission case cracked lost all fluid and destroyed itself clutch fail due to transmission fail | ||
| Oct 2016 147000 mi US $250 |
Alternator Bearing and idler pulley failing | ||
| Dec 2017 172000 mi US $350 |
Worn out shocks, struts, control arms, alignment screws rusted. | ||
| Jeep Compass in Quebec, Canada Jan 2008 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Feb 2010 21080 mi C $250 |
OUTER TIE ROD ENDS AND SUSPENSION STRUTS. | ||
| Sep 2010 24800 mi |
Front struts . . . seems these cars have week front ends. Tie rod ends changed at 30,000km | ||
| Jun 2011 31000 mi |
Sunroof drain blocked by maple tree seeds, probably cased by sunroof air deflector trapping the seeds and allowing them to fall into the sunroof channels. Very good dealer body shop to see that it be covered under my Gold Plan. | ||
2007 Jeep Compass 4-door
4-cylinder CVT AWD
| Jeep Compass in Missouri, United States May 2007 - Aug 2007 |
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