2007 Jeep Compass 4X4 Fuel/propulsion System Problems
NHTSA component category: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How fuel/propulsion system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 156 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2007 Jeep Compass 4X4 overview page.
What owners report
“WHEN FUELING, THE NOZZLE FROM THE GAS PUMP IMMEDIATELY SHUTS OFF AS IF THE TANK IS FULL. IT TAKES A LOT OF EFFORT TO FUEL…”NHTSA complaint 10825246 — filed 02/09/2016
“EVERY TIME FOR THE LAST 10 FILL UPS THE CAR WILL STALL AND FINALLY QUIT, USUALLY IN TRAFFIC. IT WILL START RIGHT BACK BUT GOING…”NHTSA complaint 10820603 — filed 01/16/2016
“STALLS OR HESITATES AFTER FILLING THE TANK. ONCE GAS LEVEL GOES DOWN A LITTLE THE PROBLEM DISAPPEARS. FAULTY VAPOR/LIQUID SEPARATOR VALVE LOCATED AT THE TOP…”NHTSA complaint 10817465 — filed 01/03/2016
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Fuel/propulsion System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2007 Jeep Compass 4X4 have fuel/propulsion system problems?
Fuel/propulsion System is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2007 Jeep Compass 4X4: 35 of 156 complaints on file (22.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2007 Jeep Compass 4X4 have in total?
156 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 3 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 1 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's fuel/propulsion system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
