| Issue ID | 899167 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10441638 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | COMPASS |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 28/12/11 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep compass. The contact stated that he could hear noises coming from under the vehicle while driving at various speeds over 35 mph. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop and the contact was informed that the tie rod assembly and all of the ball joints needed to be replaced. The tie rod assembly was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 31,824. Updated 02/0812 *bf the mechanic replaced the lower left control arm and lower right control arm. Updated 02/29/12 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 31824 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HOPEWELL JUNCTION, NY |
| VIN pattern | 1J8FF47W57DXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 04/08/10 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 35 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | DUTCHESS DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | POUGHKEEPSIE |
| Dealer's state code | NY |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 12601 |