| Issue ID | 763849 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10307888 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | COMPASS 4X4 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 04/01/07 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have a 2007 jeep compass with 55,000 miles, the lower ball joints and tie rod ends have to be replaced. In my opinion and the repair shops opinion this is extremely premature for replacement of these parts. The cost of replacement of these parts are not cheap either. I know i am not the only one with this same problems with this vehicle or the sister vehicle to this, the jeep patriot. I have read numerous other complaints on various websites about this same problem with jeep customers with less miles than mine. What really frustrates me the most is that chrysler will not even acknowledge the problem. And keep charging $800. 00 to repair this part that will happen again and again! This is a very dangerous problem. My vehicle was at the point where the ball joints and tie rod ends are about ready to break. Thanks for your time. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 55000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MOUNT MORRIS , MI |
| VIN pattern | 1J8FF47W47DXXXXXX |
| 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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