| Issue ID | 809493 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10349593 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | COMPASS |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 15/07/10 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep compass. The contact was reversing when an abnormal noise was heard from the front driver side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local automotive repair facility where he was advised that the lower ball joints were loose and would need to be replaced. The dealer was unable to service the vehicle stating that the vehicle was outside of factory warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 36,000 and the current mileage was 37,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 36000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MONROEVILLE, PA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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