| Issue ID | 839693 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10377914 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | COMPASS 4X4 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 06/01/11 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep compass 4x4. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken in for routine maintenance when the contact was advised that the front lower ball joints were extremely loose and dislodging from the socket abnormally. The dealer was contacted who informed the contact that there were no recalls for the failure. The manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. The vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic. The failure mileage was 37,820. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 37820 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MARTINSBURG, WV |
| VIN pattern | 1J8FF47W97DXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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