| Issue ID | 853785 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10395981 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | COMPASS 4X4 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 11/04/11 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2007 jeep compass with approximately 52,300 miles needed left and right ball joints and right outer tie rod replaced at a cost of $510. Given the fairly low mileage and the fact that this auto is driven only on paved city and highway roads these repairs should not be necessary. Others have reported on the web similar repairs with ball joints/tie rods for this jeep model -- jeep should have a recall on this model for this defect. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 52300 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | OLD ORCHARD BEACH , ME |
| VIN pattern | 1J8FF57W37DXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
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