| Issue ID | 844177 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10382658 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | COMPASS 4X4 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 14/02/11 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2007 jeep compass lower ball joint failure at 53,654 miles. Completely unacceptable. Took my jeep in for routine maintenance and found my drivers lower ball joint very close to separating. Not only that but the vertical lower control arm bushing was separated from the arm !! Only reason there was not damage to my vehicle or my life was i had my compass serviced early for the 60k service. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 53654 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | UNCASVILLE , CT |
| VIN pattern | 1J8FF57W97DXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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