2007 Jeep Compass Jeep Compass 2007

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2007 Jeep Compass repairs by problem area

Engine (31%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (39%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)

Other (3%)

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2007 Jeep Compass suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (48%)

< $100 (28%)

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Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Jeep Compass

Engine not specified

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. 
98000 mi Bushings....I may trade in my car. Would not buy another compass... 

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2007 Jeep Compass 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT FWD

55000 mi

US $90
Tie Rods ends replaced . They were slightly loose and noisy. 
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. 
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. 
151280 mi

C $453
The front right control arm and ball joint were worn out and needed replacement. 
156860 mi Right Front lower control arm replaced again 
161200 mi

C $964
Replaced front struts, strut mounts, right lower control arm (ball joint worn out), and alignment 
91000 mi

US $870
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. 
91000 mi

US $1700
Replaced front left wheel bearing. Replaced steering rack. Aligned front end after replacement of steering rack 

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2007 Jeep Compass 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD

51000 mi

US $75
outer tie rod ends needed replaced on both sides 
106700 mi

US $160
Lower ball joints left & right worn. 
121700 mi

US $401
Left Front Wheel Bearing noise, shop replaced. 
139300 mi

US $300
Right Front Wheel Bearing noise, shop replaced. 
54000 mi

US $120
Ball joint on passengers side, and bushing on drivers. Replaced lower control arms. 
54000 mi

US $96
sway bar was link was loose. 
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. 
29760 mi

€350
Control Arm replaced 
58980 mi

€300
tie rod replacement 

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2007 Jeep Compass 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD

101680 mi

C $864
Lower control arm broke, took out the axle and tie rod 
112220 mi

C $1400
Replaced front struts 

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2007 Jeep Compass 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD

172000 mi

US $350
Worn out shocks, struts, control arms, alignment screws rusted. 
21080 mi

C $250
OUTER TIE ROD ENDS AND SUSPENSION STRUTS. 
24800 mi Front struts . . . seems these cars have week front ends. Tie rod ends changed at 30,000km  

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2007 Jeep Compass Suspension Problems

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