| Issue ID | 977824 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10510029 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | COMPASS 4X4 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 29/04/13 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | In 2008 we purchased the 2007 jeep compass brand new. At the time it had a little over 100 miles on it. In 2009 it failed inspection due to worn tie-rod ends which were covered under warranty. At that time we had approx 35,000 miles on it. In 2013 at approx 98,000 miles the tie rods are worn again, thus we failed another inspection. Since owning the 2007 jeep compass we have gone through 3 sets of tires, needed new ball joints and now front struts also need replacement. Not sure if there is a defect in the front of the vehicle which is causing these parts to wear out quicker then normal. When i spoke with the dealership on these last set of tie rods he told me its because of the roads are bad. I don't believe that as i've owned 5 vehicles in my life time and only had to replace the tie rods once. |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | AUBURN, ME |
| VIN pattern | 1J8FF57W47DXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
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