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Jeep Compass repairs by problem area
Engine (24%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (39%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (2%)
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Chart based on 170 repairs.
Jeep Compass suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (21%)
$100 - $499 (36%)
< $100 (31%)
Chart based on 58 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2017.5 Jeep Compass 4dr SUV
180-horsepower 2.4L I4 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 3000 mi | Vehicle alignment was probably off ever since I got it, suspect it was strapped down too hard on transport, didn't notice until winter came and I started driving on ice, it was very erratic. They found that the front wheels were toed in and the rear wheels were toed out. Corrected on the alignment rack and drove good in inclement weather for the rest of winter. |
2014 Jeep Compass 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 29600 mi | Right rear wheel bearing failed. Only problem noted to date, 36k miles. Under warranty. |
2012 Jeep Compass 4dr SUV
turbocharged 161hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
| 60140 mi $2300 |
Rear left wheel bearing damaged due to overheating by frozen caliper piston Both rear wheel bearings replaced |
2011 Jeep Compass 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 33480 mi C $70 |
Outer tie-rod ends replaced on both sides by self, then got an alignment |
| 37200 mi C $687 |
Inner tie-rod ends replaced on both sides Lower control arm with ball joint replaced on both sides Rear upper control arm replaced on both sides Front strut mount replaced on both sides |
| 40920 mi C $270 |
Replaced both rear struts |
| 40920 mi C $500 |
Replaced worn sway bar bushings and sway bar links Rear lower control arms replaced |
| 45260 mi C $71 |
Power steering pressure line burst, part replaced and fluid flushed. |
| 46500 mi | Both front lower control arms failed, replaced under warranty. Rear sway bar bushings replaced, wrong size installed last time. |
2011 Jeep Compass 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 64200 mi | clunking noise in front end. Needed ball joints, control arms Rear shocks, rear sway bar and new bushings. |
2010 Jeep Compass 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 117800 mi C $600 |
Re and re tir rods and lower control arms |
2010 Jeep Compass 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 64000 mi US $400 |
Rear strut assembly |
2009 Jeep Compass 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 70060 mi C $115 |
Sway bar links failed |
| 21080 mi C $1500 |
Front brake rotors and pads replaced. Rear brake serviced. Both front lower control arm replaced. 4 wheel alignment. |
2009 Jeep Compass 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 1000 mi | improper torque - front end. apple torque to cradle bolts, and lower control arm bolts |
2008 Jeep Compass 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 39060 mi C $1100 |
ball joint missing, new rear brakes |
2008 Jeep Compass 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 81000 mi US $90 |
Clunking noise from front suspension, diagnosed as bad stabilizer link. Replaced both stabilizer links. |
| 64480 mi C $600 |
Replaced Ball Joints with after market parts. |
| 69440 mi C $500 |
Replaced 2 front bushings with after market parts. |
| 72280 mi C $1000 |
Replaced Ball Joint & Alignment. |
| 26660 mi C $170 |
Slight intermittent clunk from the front end while driving. Dealer checked it out to find play in R/ F tie rod slightly out of tolerance. Replaced part under warranty. All good, great job by dealer. |
| 29240 mi C $1200 |
Right front ball joint was worn. Needed to replace the entire lower control arm (part from Chrysler) and do a wheel alignment. Also had new front brakes, rears serviced and oil change done on the same repair order. |
| 41640 mi C $720 |
Ball joint/lower control arm assembly. |
2008 Jeep Compass 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 15500 mi | bumper - jounce replaced on right and left sides. Worn out or defective. There was noise and some looseness when going over slight bumps such as manhole covers. Now repaired everything is much better. |
| 28600 mi | Dealer replaced both front struts as one was in very poor condition. |
| 32240 mi | needed both control arms replaced. |
| 51460 mi | Left tie-rod needed replacing. |
2008 Jeep Compass 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 29760 mi | Tie rod ends worn out. both sides. |
| 46500 mi C $1200 |
lower control arms where replaced and front end alignment done |
| 85560 mi C $800 |
left front ball joint and both lower control arms in front end |
| 105400 mi C $130 |
right outer tie rod end replaced |
| 107000 mi C $300 |
left front wheel bearing was replaced |
| 114800 mi C $300 |
upper control arms replaced |
| 116300 mi C $300 |
front struts replaced |
| 131440 mi C $280 |
right front wheel bearing was replaced |
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... |
2007 Jeep Compass 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT FWD
| 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 |
| 55000 mi US $90 |
Tie Rods ends replaced . They were slightly loose and noisy. |
| 91000 mi US $1700 |
Replaced front left wheel bearing. Replaced steering rack. Aligned front end after replacement of steering rack |
| 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. |
| 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. |
2007 Jeep Compass 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD
| 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. |
| 51000 mi US $75 |
outer tie rod ends needed replaced on both sides |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 29760 mi €350 |
Control Arm replaced |
| 58980 mi €300 |
tie rod replacement |
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 |
2007 Jeep Compass 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 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 |
| 172000 mi US $350 |
Worn out shocks, struts, control arms, alignment screws rusted. |
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