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Jeep Compass 4X4

2007–2009 only

313 classified complaints

2007–2009 Jeep Compass 4X4 models have 313 classified complaints on record for these years specifically. The most common issue in this range is Control arms, ball joints and bushings, typically surfacing around 50,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2007–2009 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Jeep Compass 4X4 report for every year combined.

What breaks, and when — 2007–2009 only

Control arms, ball joints and bushings · Suspension 88 complaints

Median onset: 50,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $230–$700 nationally.

Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion · Suspension 65 complaints

Median onset: 108,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Tank, lines and filler · Fuel system 51 complaints

Median onset: 96,500 miles.

Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column · Steering 23 complaints

Median onset: 49,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $270–$510 nationally.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 10 complaints

Median onset: 85,000 miles.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 9 complaints

Median onset: 79,000 miles.

Body and panel corrosion · Body and interior 6 complaints

Median onset: 111,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Water leaks and seals · Body and interior 6 complaints

Median onset: 15 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2007–2009 model years. See the full Jeep Compass 4X4 report for every year and full specs/safety data.