2007 Jeep Compass Engine Problems

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

37Engine complaints

14.3%Of all 259 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 engine ranks on this vehicle

SUSPENSION54 · 20.8%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM48 · 18.5%

ENGINE37 · 14.3%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM25 · 9.7%

POWER TRAIN23 · 8.9%

Share of the 259 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2007 Jeep Compass overview page.

What owners report

“I WAS DRIVING IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD THEN WENT OVER A SMALL BUMP AND MY CAR STOPPED. I LOST POWER STEERING AND ALL MY DASHBOARD LIGHTS…”NHTSA complaint 10616645 — filed 07/27/2014

“GOING INTO LEFT HAND TURN LANE TO TURN LEFT, COASTING, STOPPED AT BLINKING LIGHT TO TURN PROCEEDED AND CAR STALLED. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST…”NHTSA complaint 10607589 — filed 07/01/2014

“2007 JEEP COMPASS STALLS AFTER REFUELING. THIS OCCURS NOT ONLY THEN BUT ABOUT THREE TO FOUR MORE TIMES WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AFTER REFUELING…”NHTSA complaint 10587540 — filed 05/09/2014

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Jeep Compass have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2007 Jeep Compass: 37 of 259 complaints on file (14.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2007 Jeep Compass have in total?

259 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 6 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE 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.