NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2007–2010
Jeep Compass FWD complaints and VIN decoding
NHTSA lists 67 owner complaints for the Jeep Compass FWD from model years 2007 to 2010, and no vehicle recall campaigns filed under this model name. The 2008 model year drew the most complaints (32), and Suspension is the component owners name most often.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.
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- 67 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
- 4 model years with data (2007–2010)
- most complaints: 2008 (32 for that model year)
- top component: Suspension (24 complaints)
- 1 complaint reporting a crash (1.5%)
- 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
- 0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
- 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)
The 2008 model year has the most complaints: 32 of 67, or 47.8%. Next come 2007 (20) and 2010 (10). The fewest are for 2009, with 5 complaints.
| Model year | Complaints | Reporting a crash | Reporting a fire | Reporting an injury | Reporting a death |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| All model years | 67 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.
Suspension is the component named most often, in 24 complaints (35.8% of all 67), followed by Structure (12) and Electrical System (8).
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 24 | 35.8% |
| Structure | 12 | 17.9% |
| Electrical System | 8 | 11.9% |
| Unknown or Other | 8 | 11.9% |
| Steering | 7 | 10.4% |
| Air Bags | 5 | 7.5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | 6.0% |
| Power Train | 4 | 6.0% |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 3 | 4.5% |
| Engine | 3 | 4.5% |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 4.5% |
| Interior Lighting | 3 | 4.5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 4.5% |
| Wheels | 3 | 4.5% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 3.0% |
One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.
What NHTSA owner complaints mean
These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.
- They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
- Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
- Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
- One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
- Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.
Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.
Are there any recalls for the Jeep Compass FWD?
NHTSA lists no vehicle recall campaigns filed under the model name Compass FWD. NHTSA sometimes files versions of a model under other names, so check the brand’s other models too, and use NHTSA’s VIN lookup (opens in a new tab) for any particular vehicle.
Which Jeep Compass FWD model year has the most complaints?
The 2008 model year, with 32 of the 67 complaints in NHTSA’s file (47.8%). The next are 2007 (20) and 2010 (10). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.
What is the most common Jeep Compass FWD complaint?
Suspension is the component named most often: 24 complaints, or 35.8% of all 67. Structure (12) and Electrical System (8) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.
How many Jeep Compass FWD complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?
Of the 67 complaints, 1 report a crash, 0 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.
The Jeep models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Jeep VIN decoder with every Jeep model page, WMI code and VIN note.
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- Jeep Wrangler 1995–2026 · 82 recalls · 15,295 complaints
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- Jeep Liberty 2000–2012 · 30 recalls · 8,880 complaints
- Jeep Compass 2007–2026 · 27 recalls · 3,700 complaints
- Jeep Patriot 2002–2017 · 10 recalls · 2,789 complaints
- Jeep Commander 2005–2010 · 13 recalls · 2,752 complaints
- Jeep Renegade 2015–2023 · 13 recalls · 2,201 complaints
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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.