2010 Jeep Compass: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Oct 4, 2019 · 61,500 miles · MA

Jeep compass has just over 61,000 miles, when turning to go up my driveway the control arm fell to the ground. I had to purchase new vehicle as this was unsafe to drive. The service department at lia jeep of northampton reported to me that I would keep continuing having other problems with underneath the car even if repaired as it was so bad. This is why I chose to get new vehicle. Metro jeep of chicopee, ma took is as a trade and will be towed there today. 10/4/19 I was very thankful that this did not happen at high rate of speed or I may not be typing this right now.

Filed Mar 13, 2017 · Body · 99,500 miles · OH

Front crossmember was found to be corroded. Along with the crossmember being corroded, the links, and arms attached to the crossmembers were also found to be corroded. There is an "extended warranty" that was issued by fca for the crossmembers only. My vehicle was taken for repair at a jeep dealership and the front crossmember was replaced only under the warranty. The passenger side lower control arm was also rusted out and broken during the repair as well as the links to the front crossmembers which broke when they were removing the warranty part. However, these parts were not covered under warranty, costing me over $200 to replace so far. An alignment was completed on the vehicle, but when it was picked up from the dealership it was pulling severely. An appointment was scheduled to take the vehicle back for alignment to be redone and found that the rear crossmembers were also corroded as well as the links and control arms in the rear. Vehicle sounds as if something could break every time a bump is hit, pulls significantly, and is concerning to drive, but I have been told that it is safe to drive. I do not feel safe, but I have been told by fca that the mechanic at the dealership knows more than I do even though they couldn't see the obviously corroded parts. I imagine that it will cost another couple of hundred dollars to replace the additional parts needed to fix the rear crossmember warranty. While I am grateful that fca has issued an extended warranty. The warranty is not inclusive of the entire problem and the parts are not being repaired I am being told until they have holes corroded through them. This does not make sense to me as I feel human safety should be priority! This does not appear to be the case. My other concern is that there is aso a warranty on this vehicle regarding the airbag and seatbelt which was issued several months ago with no repair.

Filed Jan 25, 2017 · Suspension · 42,000 miles · PA

The ball joint on the jeep has had to be replaced 2 times on the left. One time at 42,000 miles. The second time at 85,000 miles. Also the right sided ball joint and control arm had to be replaced. Failure of these components can lead to the wheel coming off and wrecks. Information on the internet and the mechanics I have spoken with say they have never seen these parts wear out as frequently as they are in this compass and there should be a recall.

Filed Sep 6, 2015 · Steering · 89,000 miles · VA

2010 jeep compass has front end problems that are non-fixable. Car doesn't hold an alignment (4 sets of front tires in 3 years), had total front end control arms, including joints, replaced. Need tire replacement now for outer wear. Car vibrates around 40 MPH and gets worst at higher speeds. Was told by two different mechanics that this is the norm and the compass front end and steering is bad. This vehicle also has the gas tank below the bumper and gets lower if you fill with gas. Known hazard but no recall or buy back.

Filed Jan 14, 2015 · Steering, Suspension · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 jeep compass. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle shook violently. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the tie rod end, the booster, and struts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jun 4, 2014 · Suspension · 36,554 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 jeep compass. The contact noticed that the inside of the tire tread was prematurely worn. The contact took his vehicle to a tire shop mechanic and was advised that the lower front control arm and ball joints needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 33,000. Updated 8/11/14

Filed May 18, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · 32,435 miles · PA

Took vehicle to mechanic for inspection.I was informed that one of the front ball joints and tie rod was bad. This vehicle has never been used off road! I have been on a number of jeep forums and it's apparent that the ball joints have been a big problem with these vehicles.I guess they are waiting for a serius accident accident and some one gets seriously hurt or worse killed before they make a recall like they did with the jeep liberty's!