2007 Jeep Compass 4x4 steering problems

Filed Feb 17, 2019 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 150 miles · TX

Problems after fueling: after filling my vehicle up, without fail, the engine stalls, shuts off, violently jerks and/or decreases speed and then returns to regular driving conditions. I have changed the gas cap, gas stations and octane levels, as well as the amount of gas consumed, all without any resolve. Although I never tip off the gas tank, I will fill the gas tank and I experience erratic behavior without fail. It does not matter if I sit at the gas pump or drive away immediately, the vehicle will enter a distressing routine of jolting, and turning off. This has become a safety issue at times, the unpredictable behavior has happened in traffic while crossing busy intersections, driving down the highway as well as leaving the pump. If the vehicle is not in motion it will shut off completely. This occurs whether I'm still at the pump preparing to drive off, stopping at a stop sign, or while waiting traffic light. The jerking erratic behavior occurs anytime the vehicle is in motion. It does not matter if I'm going 5mph or 60mph. It always occurs withing 3 miles of filling up the vehicle. Time is not the remedy but rather distance as the vehicle my experience erratic behavior multiple times. This issue started 3 years ago and continues today. Please investigate this growing problem among jeep vehicles to avoid future major accidents or fatalities. Concerned jeep compass owner.

Filed Nov 15, 2018 · Steering, Suspension · 136,000 miles · MA

Had a lot of banging noises over bumps. After an inspection under car, found front & rear sub frames rotted out. Also rear wheel bearings bad, broken ABS tone rings. Rear suspension links seized to rear sub frame. I also had to replace front struts & sway bar bushings. (very poor for a 10 year old car)

Filed Jun 19, 2018 · Steering, Suspension · 13,000 miles · MI

"takata recall" every time I have to drive my 2007 jeep compass I am scared for my safety and the safety of my children. I have had the whole control arm and tie rods replaced in my jeep just a few months ago due to very loud squeeking in the rear end of the vehicle, it makes the sound when driving slow or fast, any tiny movement such as getting in and out of the vehicle while not running makes the loudest squeaking sound! Its like nails on a chalkboard! I already have to take it back in due to the same sound the fix lasted about 2 weeks! There is something majorly wrong with this make and model!

Filed Jun 2, 2018 · Body, Steering · MI

This has been a known problem a lot ( when I googled it ). This is 100% going to get someone hurt or multiple hurt !!! The front cross member and front sub frame is totally rusted out to the the point of affecting ( steering and stability ) !!! What are you guys waiting for ???????? Someone is going to get hurt with this serious safety issue !!!!!!!!!!!

Filed Feb 14, 2017 · Steering, Suspension · 45,000 miles · DE

Driving on a highway at 35 MPH and braking for a red light the jeep front end collapsed and the vehicle served to the left. Dealer inspection revealed the front crossmember broke due to corrosion. The rear crossmember was also corroded. The undercarriage of the vehicle sustained excessive & expensive damaged. Chrysler has no recall on this corrosion problem although it has issued an action under 23-012-14. Customer notification would prevent any possible accidents and undercarriage damage but no such notification is in effect. A service visit on 10/2016 with inspection did not alert the owner or dealer to this dangerous condition of corrosion of a critical structure of the vehicle.

Filed Dec 2, 2016 · Steering, Suspension · 120,000 miles · MI

The vehicle with approx 120000 miles on it in 11/2015 had the passenger side and drivers side ball joints replaced. In 4/2016 the passenger side ball joint failed and pulled out of the steering knuckle as I backed out of my driveway, I had it replaced. Two weeks later the driver side ball joint pulled out as I made a right hand turn into a walmart parking lot. The failure caused my strut to be bent, the inner and outer tie rods to be twisted around the half shaft drive axle, and the drive axle to be pulled out of the transmission. My lower control arm needed to be replaced as well. Luckily most of the damage was covered under my insurance. If it had happened on the highway I'd have needed a casket and an undertaker as well! Yesterday I went to get an alignment done - and to check as to what was making a clunking sound under the front end - I was told I need a new passenger side lower control arm, inner and outer tie rod ends and a new lower ball joint... Yet again! The third ball joint in two years!!! This auto I bought used for $8k is turning out to cost me twice that amount in repairs. I have not done a "carfax" on this vehicle to determine how many times the front end suspension items were replaced prior my purchase of this vehicle. However, having owned this car for only a year and a half, it has been in the shop nearly every two months for critical structural, or engine repairs. Why has there not been a safety recall on this vehicle ?!?! This car is a lemon!

Filed Dec 1, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 34,000 miles · VA

Update to complaint. Jeep dealer just called and they are replacing the fuel tank and charcoal canister was told this was a common issue and they had seen it before . The rollover valve in the fuel tank was bad and sticking open allowing fuel to dump into the evap system filling the charcoal canister with gas causing the stall . This is a major safety issue since a faulty valve wont shut off in the event of a crash causing a fire and can also cause a accident from stalling in traffic while in motion and the steering locking up. I have been in the auto repair business for 30 years at a dealership and seen a lot of issues but the federal safety agency really need to address this problem before someone is killed if they have not already. Jeep compass stalls after refueling in motion on highway, steering locks up when car stalls and makes jeep uncontrollable. Had jeep towed to dealer and they found a bad charcoal canister was "full of fuel" replaced canister drove for one week and refueled managed to go 1 mile and jeep stalled again at about 45 MPH . Got jeep stopped and restarted managed to get the last 1/2 mile home and it stalled again pulling in drive way and almost ran thru the front of my house before stopping. Extremely unsafe car returning back to the dealer service dept for the 3rd time . After reading online I have found this to be a common issue on the jeep compass some resulting in accidents from loss of control. I am finding the rollover valve is bad allowing fuel to be pushed back thru the evap system causing the stall

Filed Nov 29, 2015 · Fuel system, Steering · 34,000 miles · VA · crash

Jeep compass stalls after refueling in motion on highway, steering locks up when car stalls and makes jeep uncontrollable. Had jeep towed to dealer and they found a bad charcoal canister was "full of fuel" replaced canister drove for one week and refueled managed to go 1 mile and jeep stalled again at about 45 MPH . Got jeep stopped and restarted managed to get the last 1/2 mile home and it stalled again pulling in drive way and almost ran thru the front of my house before stopping. Extremely unsafe car returning back to the dealer service dept for the 3rd time . After reading online I have found this to be a common issue on the jeep compass some resulting in accidents from loss of control. I am finding the rollover valve is bad allowing fuel to be pushed back thru the evap system causing the stall

Filed Sep 8, 2015 · Steering · 113,774 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep compass 4x4. While driving at various speeds, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that it needed an alignment and the passenger side inner tie rod, front sway bar links, and struts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 113,774.

Filed May 1, 2015 · Body, Steering · 91,097 miles · OH

I had my vehicle in for regular maintenance and the mechanic informed me the front and rear subframe is rotten and have holes in them. He further stated this is not normal for a vehicle of this age and I should report the problem and call chrysler as this can cause serious problems.