| Issue ID | 818299 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10357066 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | COMPASS |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 22/11/09 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2007 jeep compass control arms, right outer tie rod. I was hearing some squeaking when i hit a bump and a little grinding as i pulled up to traffic lights. I took the vehicle into get an oil change and asked for the mechanic to check it out. I was told the vehicle is unsafe to drive due to total failure of the control arms. Cost to fix: over $1000. With the control arms being such a common issue with this vehicle, jeep should really consider issuing a recall. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 72000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BAY CITY, MI |
| VIN pattern | 1J8FT47W37DXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 5 |
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