2007 Jeep Compass 4X4 Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/12/2026

33Steering complaints

21.2%Of all 156 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

SUSPENSION46 · 29.5%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM35 · 22.4%

STEERING33 · 21.2%

SUSPENSION:FRONT26 · 16.7%

STRUCTURE:BODY14 · 9%

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

“JEEP COMPASS STALLS AFTER REFUELING IN MOTION ON HIGHWAY, STEERING LOCKS UP WHEN CAR STALLS AND MAKES JEEP UNCONTROLLABLE. HAD JEEP TOWED TO DEALER AND…”NHTSA complaint 10807330 — filed 11/29/2015

“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…”NHTSA complaint 10762123 — filed 09/08/2015

“I HAD MY VEHICLE IN FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND THE MECHANIC INFORMED ME THE FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAME IS ROTTEN AND HAVE HOLES IN THEM…”NHTSA complaint 10714046 — filed 05/01/2015

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Jeep Compass 4X4 have steering problems?

Steering is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2007 Jeep Compass 4X4: 33 of 156 complaints on file (21.2%). 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 steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.