Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Jeep Compass owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
dashboard had check engine light on. transaxle indicator light turned on when i was driving about 65 mph on the freeway and slowed down and wouldn't accelerate. The large commercial truck behind me was unable to stop on time that it almost hit us behind. There was a construction on my right lane and cars on my left lane. it took me some seconds to reach the end of construction site in my right lane. A second or two more not changing lane to my right side would have hit me and my children. All the truck driver was able to do was pressed on the horn to make me aware that he is too close behind me. Changed of speed in a freeway that fast could have killed me and my kids. i have not been able to drive in the Freeway with this car and even if i get it fixed, I still won't feel safe to drive it. The car runs fine when the transaxle light doesn't come on. …
My 2007 Jeep Compass was just sitting in the yard not being driven was not hot and it just caught on fire by itself the fire department had to come and assist with put in the fire out the fire chief stated from his investigation that it was electrical problem from the lights and as I said the vehicle was not being operated and the lights was not on
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle caught fire. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a salvage yard. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileages was 98,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that there was liquid on both front floorboards of the vehicle. In addition, while driving at 30 MPH, another vehicle attempted to merge into the lane and crashed into the driver's side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained minor neck inquiries that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed, but was taken to a collision center for repairs. The vehicle was repaired for body damages. In addition, while approaching a stop, the brake pedal was depressed but there was an abnormal noise coming from the brake pedal. As the contact attempted to move forward, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The air bag warning light illuminated. The failure with the brakes recurred on numerous occasions. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle and pulling out of the parking lot at 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The failure recurred after refueling the vehicle. In addition, the contact also stated that there was a fuel odor emitting from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel cap needed to be replaced, the fuel injection system needed to be flushed and a tune up was needed. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. On another occasion, the contact stated that the transmission hesitated to shift gears and was jerking as if it was going to stall. The transmission was replaced on 6/30/13. The failure recurred and it was diagnosed that the oxygen sensors and the o2 harness needed to be replaced. …
My 2007 Jeep Compass horn would not stop blowing. The dealer disabled it and the car would go in the next day. Over 5 days it had to be jumped 4x as the Jeep was dead trying to get it to the dealership. It was not the battery and after 5 hours the dealership said it was a fixable because it needed a horn switch. The problem is that no one has a horn switch for it. The part is on back order..there are 527 orders for it with no delivery date in sight. You cannot drive the vehicle with the horn blowing or with it disabled or run the safety risk of needing the horn or the Jeep dying on you mid route. It has been at the dealership for 20 plus days. Jeep not having this part or dealers getting access to it is a safety issue. People will drive with the horn disabled if they have to have their car...what else are we/ they to do!!!???...updated 07/30/15 updated 9/23/15
I purchased the vehicle used in April 2016. In June 2016, my headlight stopped working correctly. It would turn on and off on it's own while I was driving. After about 6 weeks of the car being in and out of the shop, due to the light working on it's own and them not having the same experience I was having, they finally see what's been happening and they determined that the TIPM failed, and replaced it. Feb 2017, my wipers began turning on and off on their own, or just not working at all. They would go on while I was driving, not shut off when the car was shut off, and at times the switch would not even turn them on when I needed them. I brought the car back to the dealer, and they have again determined that the TIPM, which is less than a year old, has again failed. They have not determined what is causing the consistent failure of the TIPM, and have had it for a week now.
My vehicle started losing power intermittently. It would remain running, but would not respond to acceleration and the electronic throttle control light would flash. At first, this was an intermittent problem, solved by pulling over to the side of the road, turning the car off and restarting it. Eventually, this became an everyday occurrence, until eventually, the car would not even start due to this problem. I had to have it towed to the dealership, and they replaced the throttle body assembly, which solved the problem. I have noticed several recalls for this exact problem for my year and make and model, but the database states that my VIN number was not included in the recall. This is a safety issue, as I have had to pull over on the side of the road several times in fast-moving traffic on narrow shoulders.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Jeep Compass. While driving 30 MPH, the contact noticed that the engine, emergency brake, four wheel drive unavailable, and collision center indicators illuminated. The dealer (boardwalk Jeep, 1 bair island rd, redwood city, ca 94063) stated that they would need to keep the vehicle for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the technician was diagnosing the cause of the failure. The vehicle was kept from August 29, 2017 to November 4, 2017. The contact was informed that there was an electrical failure. The vehicle was repaired, but the engine indicator continued to illuminate. There were no recalls associated with the vehicle. The failure mileage was 3,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Jeep Compass. While driving at 65 MPH, all the lights on the instrument cluster panel failed to function and the headlights dimmed, which diminished the contact's visibility. In addition, two weeks later while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The engine warning light illuminated and fuel cap was displayed on the message board. The windshield wipers also activated independently and the radiator fans continued to function after the key was ejected from the ignition. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 172,000.
Electrical complaints in other Compass years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 2007 Jeep Compass?
NHTSA has 39 complaints about the electrical system of the 2007 Jeep Compass, 9% of the model year's 435 complaints. The component named most often is instrument cluster/panel (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Jeep Compass electrical problems?
No. NHTSA lists no electrical system recall for the 2007 Jeep Compass, though it has 4 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2007 Jeep Compass electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 91,000 miles, and 12% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 3 fires and 1 injury to electrical system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.