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2007 Jeep Compass Electrical problems

Owners have filed 39 complaints about the 2007 Jeep Compass's electrical system with NHTSA - 9% of all its complaints, most recently on November 12, 2023. They describe 2 crashes, 3 fires and 1 injury. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.

Complaints
39
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Fires
3
Injuries
1
Deaths
0

Electrical complaints

Electrical systemAcceleration & cruise control

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...

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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. certain movement, light turns on and off.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Vehicle speed control · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11554762
SuspensionElectrical systemFuel systemFire

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

Filed Incident Suspension · Electrical system · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11388488
Electrical system

Electrical problem. Vehicle without warning lost complete electrical power while driving. The vehicle essentially shut off while driving and at a light. I have to get rid of the vehicle because it presents safety issues.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11364101
Electrical systemAirbagsDriver assistance

The tipm is failing caused me to stall at 70mph on a highway in traffic doors unlocked and then threw all electrical codes

Filed Incident Electrical system · Air bags · Electronic stability control (ESC)NHTSA 11301425
Electrical systemDriver assistanceEngine & cooling

Check engine light came on paid $800 dollars to resolve issues, I am still having problems with check engine light. A few sensors(oil, heating etc) were replaced, o2 sensors were replaced. I was told that it could be the vehicle's computer system. This is creating a very serious headache problem. I tried with numerous car repair shops and they don't seem to pinpoint the problem. They check the codes and their response is "it appears that this is whats wrong with it, but there is no warranty, that we can resolve the issues. Issues are happening while driving the vehicle is in motion

Filed Incident Electrical system · Electronic stability control (ESC) · EngineNHTSA 11170054
Electrical system

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...

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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.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11066711
Electrical systemLights

The tipm has a known defect. It has cause the left headlight, taillight, and blinker to malfunction as well as stall while traveling at high speeds. I was told by the jeep dealership that I would need to replace this at my own cost even though it is a highly known issue with their vehicles many of which have already been recalled.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 11023935
Electrical system

My machanic just told me the tipm is bad and needs replaced! He said it's a common problem that chrysler has tried to hide under the rug!!! I googgled this and you guys refuse toget the isse recalled! My airbags could just deply themselves while I'm driving!!! And you numbnuts don't find that alarming? I'm am going to blast this all over facebook...Everyday!!! Do your job & get this recalled now!!! Or you will see me on the news, pointing my finger at you nhtsa!

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10981394
Electrical system

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep compass. The contact stated that the horn randomly sounded for an extended period of time. The contact noticed that the owner's manual indicated that there was no fuse to connect and disconnect to prevent the noise. The dealer and manufacturer were unable to provide a solution. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10980484
Electrical systemLightsVisibility & wipers

It was like a ghost took over it scared me to death. My lights started flashing, blinker came on wouldn't go off, wipers were going full speed and the dash where it tells you south, north, east and west stop working. It's something definitely wrong with this car and reading the forums with the same issues should be a recall.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lighting · Visibility / wiperNHTSA 10967412
Electrical system

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...

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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.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10966620
Transmission & drivetrainElectrical system

I was trying to pull out of my driveway and it would hardly move forward, or pull ahead back in the driveway. Had it towed to the garage and they looked at it and said its wiring and transmission.

Filed Incident Power train · Electrical systemNHTSA 10966137
SuspensionElectrical systemLights

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep compass. After refueling the vehicle and driving at a low speed, the vehicle stalled. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. In addition, the passenger side head lamp failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the tipm for the head lamps needed to be replaced. In addition, the front ball joints and struts were corroded and also needed to be replaced. The technician was unable to diagnose why the vehicle stalled. The struts and ball joints were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 57,000.

Filed Incident Suspension · Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 10917738
Transmission & drivetrainElectrical systemFuel system

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...

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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. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken back to the dealer on 1/14/16 where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced again. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 131,483.

Filed Incident Power train · Electrical system · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 10823749
Electrical systemAirbagsBody, doors & structureBrakesCrash1 injury

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...

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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. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 02/12/16*lj the consumer stated the battery in the vehicle does not last long. Depressing the brake at a certain spot causes the vehicle to shut off, and the vehicle does not maintain important fluids. *Js

Filed Incident Electrical system · Air bags · Structure · Service brakesNHTSA 10786399
Electrical systemAcceleration & cruise control

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...

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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.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 10761952
Electrical system

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...

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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 *bf updated 9/23/15 *js

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10726208
Electrical systemFire

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.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10711832
Electrical systemLightsEngine & cooling

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...

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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.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lighting · EngineNHTSA 10695448
Electrical systemEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep compass. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled and all the warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the key needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000. The vin was not available.

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 10695349
Electrical systemFuel systemCrash

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep compass. The vehicle stalled after it was refueled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pressure sensor and the battery wires needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000. Updated 10/30/14*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was sold and there was no record kept of the vin number. Updated 4/23/2015 *js

Filed Incident Electrical system · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 10632821
Electrical systemEngine & cooling

I was driving into the parking lot at walmart and the car actually turned itself off. I coasted into the parking spot and waited a few minutes. I turned the ignition again and the car turned on and then turned back off. I call aaa and they towed the car to ntb. They hooked the car up and stated they couldn't find a problem. They started the car and it started fine. After I left, I got maybe 3 miles down the road and the car turned off. I called ntb and they were ice enough to come to where I was. They were able to...

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start the car; however, as soon as he backed up to turn around the car stalled again. He told me to leave the car, but it's hard to do that when they themselves don't know what's wrong and have no clue as to the cost. We sat for 10 minutes and the car started with no problem. I drove home with no more incidents. For the next 4 days nothing happened. On the 5th day, in traffic on 459n which is heavy and crazy, the car just shut off again almost causing the car behind me, who was too close anyway, to hit me. I pulled over and had the car towed home where it's sitting now. I have gone out to crank it and it turns over, but I'm not driving it. I have an appointment this saturday to take it to a jeep dealership on grants mills way to see if they can find exactly what's wrong wit this deathtrap. After looking at forums online, this is a huge problem. It's not just me. *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 10632088
Electrical system

Ignition failed to recognize key. Could not start vehicle. Had to invest money to replace ignition, key, and reprogram computer system. *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10631743
Electrical system

Without warning, my 2007 jeep compass completely died and would not start. I had it towed to a mechanic who initially thought it was the computer. After further testing, however, they determined that the totally integrated power module (tpim) was defective and had also fried out the computer, requiring that both parts be replaced for a total of nearly $2,000. Given that this is a defect that many jeep users are experiencing, the part is on back order and I've been without a vehicle for my 3 year-old daughter for...

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nearly 2 weeks. The jeep could have stalled out while driving or could have left us stranded. Chrysler needs to issue a recall on their faulty tpim's and replace all the damage that they cause! *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10630246
Electrical systemVisibility & wipers

While in bad weather conditions, wipers totally stopped working. Electrical issue. Car cannot be driven in rain conditions. *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical system · Visibility / wiperNHTSA 10607590

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