| Issue ID | 787883 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10328591 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | COMPASS 4X4 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 22/09/09 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have a 2007 jeep compass 4x4. Started out with banging noises coming from the front. I have replaced both struts (38000 miles). Noise was still there, found out that i needed a right front tie rod and lower control arm (45000 miles) replaced. A few months later i am now hearing squeaking noises and rattling. Just found out that i now have to have the left lower control arm replaced. Like all the other complaints that i have seen, the problems that i am having are the exact same. This is not right!! The car is under 50,000 miles (all highway) and should not be having these kinds of issues. I have never run into this with any other type of vehicle that i have owned. I think this needs to be investigated before something awful happens. My mechanic tells me that he sees alot of this with the compass and patriot models. Jeep used cheaper parts to make the vehicle affordable. Great, except the consumer will not buy another jeep product after this. I know that i won't. They need to own up to this and help it's customers with the repair issues. There are too many of them and they are all identical. Please investigate this issue. Severe safety issues going on here. I don't know how people can do business like this. Thank you. |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NORTH SMITHFIELD, RI |
| VIN pattern | 1J8FF47W77DXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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