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Jeep Compass

2007–2011 only

929 classified complaints 4 recalls

140,182 sold in the US for 2007–2011.

45 complaints on file
per 10,000 sold

2007–2011 Jeep Compass models have 929 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 4 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion, typically surfacing around 104,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2007–2011 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Jeep Compass report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

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Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2007–2011 only

Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion · Suspension 189 complaints · 13/10k sold

Median onset: 104,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 93 complaints · 6.6/10k sold

Median onset: 97,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 79 complaints · 5.6/10k sold

Median onset: 74,000 miles. 17.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Tank, lines and filler · Fuel system 75 complaints · 5.4/10k sold

Median onset: 95,101 miles. 4.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Control arms, ball joints and bushings · Suspension 75 complaints · 5.4/10k sold

Median onset: 46,451 miles.

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

Stalling and no-start · Engine 74 complaints · 5.3/10k sold

Median onset: 72,000 miles. 2.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Body and panel corrosion · Body and interior 44 complaints · 3.1/10k sold

Median onset: 102,250 miles.

More common in older model years.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 37 complaints · 2.6/10k sold

Median onset: 70,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

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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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How does 2007–2011 compare with other Compass years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2007–2011 model years. See the full Jeep Compass report for every year and full specs/safety data.