| Issue ID | 859752 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10403188 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | COMPASS |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 07/05/11 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Developed a noticable vibration. Took to dealer and was advised the ball joints needed replacement and the vehicle was dangerous to drive. When picked up the vehicle, invoice stated 2 lower arms and a tie rod were replaced. I have driven many vehicles over 100,000 miles and never have had to replace these parts. Therefore i feel they were either defective or poorly design ed and they should be subject to recall replacement or inspection. Vehicle was only driven on local streets. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 32930 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | PORTABLE SAFETY COMPLAINT FORM (PDF) |
| City and State | UPPER SADDLE RIVER, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 1J8FF47W17DXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | |
| Anti-lock brakes | |
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