2007 Jeep Compass: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Aug 29, 2020 · Suspension · 130,000 miles · IA

The hole frame is rusted and broke up front. Ball joints are popping and not bad. The sway bars are popping and not bad. Reading brakes but are good. But all in all frame bad rusted out and busted.

Filed Sep 13, 2019 · Suspension · 152,000 miles · PA

Inspection after clunking from the front of the vehicle revealed severe rot and corrosion of the subframe with the mounting for the anti-roll bar completed broken away from the subframe. Also severe corrosion around the lower control arm mounting appeared to be close to the failure point. Took the vehicle to the jeep dealer who stated that the 10 year extended warranty had expired and that I should not drive the vehicle due to safety concerns. Found fca internal warranty document id-14-02 for the subframe corrosion issue dated 5/19/14 which refers to fca service bulletin 23-012-14 and states that all dealer personnel are to be made aware of this bulletin. I have a receipt for other repairs from an fca dealer dated 7/28/14, 2 months after the warranty bulletin date and there was no notification given about the inspection mandated under the warranty and nothing noted on the receipt. Thus there was no way for me to know about this waranty and safety issue which I am now told has expired for my vehicle. Per dealer instruction, I called fca customer care and was also told the warranty for my vehicle had expired and my only choice was to pay for repairs myself. In scrolling through the complaints already noted in the federal safety agency site, I see numerous mentions of this problem with many indicating complete subframe and suspension failure with injury only being prevented by the slow operating speed at the time of the failure. This problem is a manufacturing defect where improper materials and/or coatings were used by fca on these components. For reference my 1998 dodge neon has no such problem after 21 years as it used galvanized coating on this critical component. Fca needs to issue a recall and pay all associated costs for this safety related issue and be liable for any injuries resulting from these failures.

Filed Jul 7, 2018 · 170,000 miles · MI

Replaced front tie rods, sway bar links and passenger side control arm 1 year ago. Noticed lots of noise and vibration coming from under the front of the car. Brought it to the dealer was told it needed driver side control arm and rear control arms but the cross member and sub frame were so rusted out he told me that the vehicle would still be unsafe to drive even with new parts. The cost of replacing the cross member and sub frame would more than exceed the value of the vehicle

Filed Jun 19, 2018 · Steering, Suspension · 115,737 miles · IL · crash

While coming to a stop, at a light in heavy rush hour traffic, upon applying the brakes felt sharp jerk in steering with a loud snap noise. Not knowing what it was when light changed and I proceeded forward aprox. 2-3ft when car came to a sudden stop jerking to the left. Immeadiately placed car in park and looked out driver side window to see front left wheel angled back aprox 35 degrees and jamed into fender well. Called tow company and police arrived to direct and divert traffic, no police report made by police because no injuries or other vehicles involved. Tow truck driver & police both stated I was fortunate, because had I been going down the road when it happend it could been very serious and/or fatal to not only me but others as well. Car towed to nearest repair shop were it was discovered that subframe assembly had actually rusted/rotted through on left front end of vehicle and broke with everything attached to it (steering linkage, left axle, tie rod, etc.) coming loose. Researched online and found there hand been a service bulletin 23-012-14 issued for front and rear crossmember corrosion and looking at other forums (ie myjeepcompass.com) and safecar.gov as well. Contacted jeep customer service given case #34535927.had to pay to have car towed again, this time to a jeep dealer to inspect and confirm subframe failed. When I asked why there wasn't a recall instead of just a service bulletin that nobody sees except the dealer I could not get a straight answer. Jeep did agree to cover crossmember replacement after confirmed, but not to pay for the parts that were damaged from the failure of the crossmember which came to $844.81 I had to pay. I think that would be a small price for them to pay in light of what the cost could and would have been to them for serious injuries and/or fatality related to their known defect. Now I get stuck paying for their defect.

Filed Jan 3, 2017 · Body, Steering · PA

2007 jeep compass. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle k-frame replacement/repairs due to corrosion- repairs were performed before consumer was notified of extended warranty for corrosion problems. *smd the inner tie rod end and front sway bar link were replaced.

Filed Dec 2, 2016 · Suspension · 110,629 miles · NY

The front left side has come apart 2 times from the ball joint and a frame. Today it felt and sounded the same I took it in to a shop immediately because I did not want the front tire coming of again. The mechanic put it up on the lift and came and got me. The engine cradle is totally rotten this is were all of your front end part are held in place. The said thing is I still owe 2 more years on this jeep what can I do!!??.

Filed Oct 21, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · 57,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep compass. After refueling the vehicle and driving at a low speed, the vehicle stalled. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. In addition, the passenger side head lamp failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the tipm for the head lamps needed to be replaced. In addition, the front ball joints and struts were corroded and also needed to be replaced. The technician was unable to diagnose why the vehicle stalled. The struts and ball joints were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 57,000.

Filed Aug 29, 2016 · Fuel system, Lights · 175,000 miles · VA

When filled up with fuel, car stalls out and cuts off. I have replaced all of the bearings and car still makes a roaring noise with the axle. Upper control arms are completely damaged. Battery light continues to come on and headlight was replaced but does not stay on. Light stays on indicating vacuum hose issue. 4 wheel drive light stays on.

Filed Jul 19, 2016 · Driver assistance, Steering · 61,000 miles · WI

While driving, I started hearing some bumping underneath my compass and a day later it knock and driving rough. I made it to work and immediately call tow. A day after the tow, I received a call from the repair shop and was told that my sub frame had rusted through and broke. I only had the vehicle for two tears and a few months, and still paying for it. I contacted jeep corp. And was told the was nothing they could do for me. My fidelity warranty states what they cover, but when I contacted them they told me that after five years they deems the bad tie rods as wear & tear. I was never told that when I purchased the service contract. If my prayers aren't heard, then I must pay $2700 out of my pocket.

Filed Sep 24, 2015 · Acceleration, Brakes · 146,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep compass. While driving at approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle experienced acceleration failure. The vehicle accelerated when the brake pedal was depressed. It was also difficult to view the odometer. The contact stated that this was a recurring failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician was unable to find a failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 146,000. In addition, on september 15, 2013, the power steering failed and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle stalled, but was able to restart. The contact stated that this was a recurring failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the control arm and bushing failed. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 153,000.

Filed Aug 24, 2015 · Suspension · 110,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep compass. While driving 35 MPH and making a right turn, the ball joint axle detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the ball joint axle and the control arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Aug 8, 2015 · Suspension · 87,378 miles · WA

I bought this car in 2008, it is a 2007 jeep ( 2014 or around). We had tires wearing out, and took it in for alignment and spent around $200 to fix tie rods and alignment. About a year later went in for oil change to dealer and they said my arm control in front of car ( 2) needed replacement. I get from reading on line and just that they knew that this was a possible problem, that this was a common thing. Since it is a safety issue, I am writing this to try and get this as a recall, I paid the almost $1.000 to fix ( my daughter, we share car) but could you look into this and see if it is occurring more then normal ( odds are it is) and what the weakness is in the control arms, and because it can so affect ones ability to control car, has to be put on a recall. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'