2007 Jeep Compass 4x4: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Feb 25, 2019 · Suspension · 187,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep compass 4x4. While accelerating up to 60 MPH, there was a rattling noise detected from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the rear control arms needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 187,000.

Filed Feb 2, 2019 · Suspension · 139,000 miles · NC

While driving the driver side rear wheel suddenly tilted inward so when was rubbing wheel well. Got vehicle home less than 1 mile away and saw cross member rusted completely allowing upper control arm to move.

Filed Oct 10, 2018 · Body · MI

Brought my vehicle in for what I thought was a bad ball joint on the front driver's side. I was told my subframe is completely rusted out in that spot. It's so bad that the mechanic isn't sure he can actually fix it. I found out that this is so common that chrysler extended warranties for everyone, but didn't offer a recall. Not only that, but they only offered this for a set time of 120 months. You would think they would have notified people of this so they could have it repaired. Instead, those of us who happen to have an incident after the time frame are now out of luck and out of a lot of money to (hopefully) repair the problem. Disappointing to say the very least.

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 Oct 9, 2017 · Body, Fuel system · 110,000 miles · IN

I have had this jeep for little over a year and have had to replace the fuel pump, the drive chain, front control arms and now I am told that the subframe is rusted and apparently cracked as it makes awfully load noises in the back. I have contacted a jeep dealer to ck on the replacement of the subframe. I agree, do not buy a jeep.

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 Nov 4, 2016 · Suspension · 144,276 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep compass 4x4. While having routine maintenance performed on the vehicle, the contact was informed that the driver side lower control arm, shocks, and struts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 144,276.

Filed Jun 14, 2016 · Suspension · 170,000 miles · WV · crash

Front engine cradle/sub frame broke in half while driving on a city street causing loss of control and damage to additional parts including rack and pinion, control arms, etc. After examination of the engine cradle/sub frame by a mechanic and myself it was discovered that the engine cradle/sub frame had rusted so severely that broke in half under the normal weight and driving stresses of the vehicle. Examination of the rear sub frame shows the same signs of rust which include numerous holes approximately 1/2" +/- in diameter. The uni-body of the vehicle has no surface rust or more severe rust located on any area on the vehicle. The rust is solely isolated on the front engine cradle/sub frame and rear sub frame. This is a very dangerous and premature failure of a vehicle.

Filed May 6, 2016 · Body, Suspension · 66,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep compass 4x4. While driving at various speeds, the contact heard a clunking noise followed by the sound of metal scraping the road. The vehicle was pulled over and the contact noticed that the rear control arm and cross member failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000.

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 Aug 15, 2014 · Suspension · 79,120 miles · VA

Had vehicle in shop to do a routine oil change and tire rotation, was told that both lower ball joints were bad and they would not recommend driving vehicle was 40 miles from home with no way to get there had to drive they say it was unusual for both to go at that low mileage but the could not find a recall so I googled the problem there is numerous complaints of this. This is a safety hazard they need to recall before someone is hurt or killed.

Filed May 16, 2014 · Body, Suspension · PA

I'm just going to list the problems with dates to make it easier to get a visual of the problem! 2009 4x4 indicator light came on - oil leaking out of some 4x4 box/bearings missing went bad 50,000 miles can't remember the exact name of the part, but could call the dealer and find out what it was, 3/7/12 - cv nut lock covers needed replaced - rusted out, left outer tie rod replaced, 3/17/13 - both control arms replaced, 4/3/13 - right tie rod (inner and outer) replaced, 1/17/14, front engine cradle replaced, 3/28/14 - right wheel bearing replaced, both controls arms replaced again, axle replaced, 5/16/14 - notified that right tie rod needed replaced again. This is by far one of the most poorly designed vehicles that I have owned. It currently has 80,000 miles on it and all of the things replaced should not have needed replaced and not have needed to be replaced twice to boot! I would never again purchase or recommend purchase to anyone. Parts going bad this quickly is a danger to any other parts that may go unnoticed until it's too late!