Jeep Compass 4x4 harsh shifting problems

Filed Sep 4, 2018 · Suspension · CT

I recently took my vehicle to a local shop because of loud clunking noises. They stated that the rear suspension is totally rotted out and the clunking was basically things shifting around underneath. He told me it was a real safety issue and said it is not safe to be on the road. He also stated the front is rotted as well.

Filed Jul 29, 2018 · Body · 138,000 miles · NC

The rear end was making a clunking noise. Took it into a mechanic who informed me the rear frame was rusted through and was close to breaking. He had to secure the rear end to the frame with ratchet straps to allow me to drive it to a mechanic who could fix it. Only one bolt secured the rear end to the frame it was so damaged. Had it broken off while I was driving, I probably would have been severely injured if not killed.

Filed Oct 7, 2017 · Suspension · 108,000 miles · MI

When coming to a quick stop at a traffic light on a very rough road surface, a loud clunk in the front end was heard. When the light turned green, the steering wheel had to be turned right to go straight, along with a loud tire squeal. We pulled into a parking lot to find the left front tire was contacting the rear of the wheel well. Inspection underneath revealed a rotted out subframe/crossmember which is split all the way across the back. It also has some leaking fluid coming down from above the crossmember while the engine is running. This is saturday and the incident was followed by a $135 flatbed trip to a dealership for what should be an interesting monday morning conversation about the horrific possibilities if this suspension had collapsed at speed.

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 Oct 7, 2016 · Suspension · 7 miles · VA

Started hearing clunking noise underneath the front. Took to mechanic immediately and he said my front crossmember was rusted out. He told me jeep compass had issued a extended warranty on the problem. T.s.b 23-012-14 is the service bulletin number. My mechanic advised me that it was not safe to drive and I was lucky to even get it there. I called my local chrysler dodge jeep dealer to get problem fixed. They told me it was under warranty and I arranged a tow to get it there. However about 10 minutes later the dealer said it would not be covered because it was not purchased in one of the salt belt states but was built in the time frame under warranty. It was bought in v.a. And was not covered, but west virginia is covered and that is only 62 miles or about a 50 minutes. In my opinion any jeep should be covered for the defect if they have the same problem especially if they was built at the same time. When I seen that part I could not believe how far gone it was. Scary really. My family living is just as important as all the other families in the salt belt states.

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 Apr 14, 2015 · Body, Steering · MA

So since I've purchased my vehicle. All I can hear is clunking noises as if there are no shocks or suspension to this 2007 jeep compass 4x4. I bring my vehicle for an oil change and the mechanic tells me that the front and rear sub frames are completed rotted. These sub frames from what I know is very dangerous if not taken care of. It holds your suspension together. Why isn't there a recall on this matter yet? Are they waiting for someone to die for them to make this issue a recall?

Filed Jul 28, 2013 · Suspension · 41,253 miles · KY

My 2007 jeep compass had been making clunking and squeaking noises when driving over small bumps at low speeds. There was also a loud grinding noise when turning the steering wheel to either side, also happening at low speeds. I took my vehicle to a mechanic who stated I needed to replace both lower control arms and ball joint assemblies and both outer tie rods ends. It was also stated I needed a new right strut. I was advised that my vehicle was not safe to drive and I was made to sign a paper stating they had told me this. At less than 42,000 miles these are parts that should not be malfunctioning and even more importantly not endangering my life.

Filed Mar 16, 2011 · Suspension · 56,702 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep compass 4x4. The contact was driving in reverse approximately 5 MPH in a residential driveway. The brakes were applied and the vehicle exhibited a loud clunking. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and they detected that the front lower ball joints were defective. The contact scheduled an appointment for the vehicle to be repaired. The failure mileage was 56,702. Updated 7/12/12 *cn updated 07/18/12

Filed Feb 16, 2011 · Suspension · 26,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep compass 4x4. The contact stated that the vehicle would exhibit an abnormal clunking noise from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that the coupling arms, bushings and bearings had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 26,000 and the current mileage was 35,000.