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full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2007 Jeep Compass powertrain problems
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Failure mileage
Complaints
32
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$2,500
1crash
When does it fail?
Of the 32 powertrain complaints filed for the 2007 Jeep Compass, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.
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150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Owners have filed 32 powertrain complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
No new NHTSA powertrain complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 16 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering powertrain on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
Owners of 2007 Jeep Compass describe a powertrain riddled with failures that create safety hazards. The most common complaint is sudden loss of acceleration—vehicle jerks, dashboard warning lights illuminate (electronic throttle control, stability control), and the engine won't respond to the gas pedal, leaving drivers going 20–30 mph on highways or unable to merge. One owner lost all power while traveling 25 mph with a 6-month-old child aboard; dealership replaced the PCM but the problem persisted.
Transmission failures are frequent and expensive. Automatic and CVT transmissions fail to engage, slip during acceleration, overheat on highway drives, or suddenly lose all power while crossing intersections. Multiple owners report transmission replacement at 40,000–70,000 miles—far earlier than expected. One person had the transmission replaced twice; another replaced it again at 131,000 miles after the first repair failed. Replacement parts are back-ordered 30+ days, leaving owners stranded.
Manual transmission issues include premature slave cylinder failure (leaking profusely at 38,000 miles, even at 400 miles on a brand-new vehicle) and clutch seizure. One driver crashed into a ditch after the transmission wouldn't downshift at 65 mph.
Engine stalling is persistent. Vehicles stall without warning while driving, idling, or in reverse. One owner reports year-long stalling problems; another's vehicle stalled after refueling repeatedly despite fuel system service. Dealers admit unfamiliarity with the transmission and reset fault codes without fixing root causes. Chrysler states they won't intervene until problems worsen.
Same Jeep Compass powertrain reports on nearby years: 2008
Failure modes owners describe
Electronic throttle control / power loss during acceleration
Vehicle loses power, unable to accelerate beyond 20–25 mph despite pressing gas pedal. Electronic throttle control indicator light flashes. Engine runs rough, vehicle jerks or hesitates to shift. Occurs at highway and city speeds.
When: Variable; some failures reported early in vehicle life (10,000 miles), others at higher mileage (70,000–140,000 miles). One incident occurred 6 months into ownership.
Symptoms owners cite: Loss of acceleration; engine won't respond to throttle; Electronic throttle control light illuminates (flashing); Stability control / slide protection lights illuminate; Engine runs rough, feels like it will stall or die; Vehicle jerks or hesitates when shifting; RPM gauge stops working while engine is running; Vehicle idles into traffic when transmission stops responding
Codes mentioned: PCM (Powertrain Control Module) errors detected on diagnostic scan, Computer errors stored in PCM
Repairs/costs cited: PCM replacement attempted in at least one case but problem persisted. Codes reset and cleared at dealership without solving underlying issue. Dealers unable to pinpoint root cause; at least one owner reported repair costs growing due to multiple failed diagnostic attempts.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Chrysler stated they will not address problem until it worsens. No recall issued despite complaints describing common occurrence across 2007 Compass models.
Transmission failure and CVT issues
Automatic or CVT transmission fails to engage, slips, makes noise, or suddenly loses all power. Vehicle jerks, hesitates to shift, or experiences complete loss of drive while accelerating from stops or highway speeds. Transmission overheating reported on extended highway driving.
When: 42,000–199,000 miles. Some failures reported as early as 38,000 miles (manual transmission slave cylinder); CVT failures range from 42,000 to 137,000 miles.
Symptoms owners cite: Transmission won't engage after coming to stop; Sudden loss of power while driving; RPMs spike to maximum; Vehicle jerks and hesitates when shifting, feels like it will stall; CVT transmission makes grinding or winding noise; Transmission fluid leaking; low fluid level despite no damage visible; Transmission overheating light illuminates; vehicle speed limited to 20–30 mph; CVT slips during acceleration, stumbles pulling from stop; Complete loss of drive while crossing intersections or merging
Codes mentioned: Transmission overheating fault (light illuminates), Check Engine light during transmission failure events
Repairs/costs cited: Full transmission replacement required in multiple cases. Replacement costs $750–$1,000+ out-of-pocket for owners. Salvage yard transmissions used due to 30-day backorders on new units. One owner replaced transmission twice (at 68,000 miles and again at 131,000+ miles). Manual transmission: slave cylinder replacement at 38,000 miles cost owners repair fees despite early failure.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Chrysler refused to pay for CVT replacement until owner agreed to share costs. No recalls issued. Dealers unable to service CVT; one owner advised parts were on back order indefinitely. Lifetime powertrain warranty initiated after one owner's purchase, leaving early-failure owner responsible for full cost.
Engine stalling and rough idle
Vehicle stalls without warning while driving at low speeds, at stop lights, or in reverse. Engine runs rough; some stalls occur when vehicle is idling or clutch is engaged. Vehicle may jerk violently enough to lock seatbelts.
When: Variable mileage; one manual transmission stalled at 400 miles (brand new). Reports span from early ownership to 100,000+ miles. Recurring issue; some owners report year-long pattern of stalling.
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle stalls without warning while driving or idling; Stalling recurs after refueling (fuel system issue suspected); Engine stalls with clutch in gear (manual transmission); Stalling occurs when decelerating or at complete stop; Vehicle jerks violently when stalling, seatbelt locks up; Engine stalls in reverse with clutch down; Rough idle after stalling event
Codes mentioned: Fuel cap pressure diagnostic (suggested by dealer in fuel-related stall)
Repairs/costs cited: Fuel cap replacement, fuel injection system flush, and tune-up performed but stalling recurred. Oxygen sensors and O2 harness replaced; failure recurred. Slave cylinder replacement in manual transmission case, but stalling issues not resolved in automatic transmission cases.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Chrysler stated they cannot diagnose until problems worsen. Dealer service advisors stated they are 'unfamiliar with the new transmission' in 2007 Compass.
Manual transmission slave cylinder failure
Slave cylinder fails prematurely, causing clutch to leak profusely and preventing gear engagement. Clutch becomes stuck, making shifts difficult or impossible. In one case, clutch stuck in reverse and forced vehicle to drive backwards.
When: 38,000 miles; another failure at 400 miles (extremely early). Failure not expected until much higher mileage on new vehicle.
Symptoms owners cite: Difficulty shifting into first or second gear at stops; Clutch becomes stuck; won't engage or disengage; Clutch master cylinder has air in system (requires bleeding); Air returns after bleeding; clutch becomes stuck in reverse; Profuse leaking from slave cylinder
Repairs/costs cited: Slave cylinder replacement performed. Parts were on back order, keeping vehicle in shop 9 days. Jeep did not cover full repair cost despite premature failure on new vehicle.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Jeep acknowledged issue but did not take full responsibility for costs. No recall or warranty coverage for early slave cylinder failure.
Clutch engagement and shifting issues
Clutch becomes stuck, preventing normal downshifting. Air enters clutch master cylinder. Gear shift lever moves to sixth gear without driver input.
When: 2,200 miles (very early failure); 106,000 miles.
Symptoms owners cite: Unable to downshift from sixth gear at 65 mph; Gear shift lever engages sixth gear without warning; Clutch stuck, preventing shift from third to fourth gear; Air in clutch master cylinder diagnosed
Repairs/costs cited: Air removed from clutch master cylinder at 106,000 miles, but failure recurred with clutch stuck in reverse. Vehicle involved in crash into ditch due to inability to downshift at highway speed.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Not documented in narratives.
Transmission stuck in park
Transmission gear selector becomes stuck in park position without warning, immobilizing vehicle. No warning indicators present.
When: 178,255 miles.
Symptoms owners cite: Gear stuck in park without ability to shift
Repairs/costs cited: Failure not diagnosed or repaired; vehicle status unknown.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealer not contacted; manufacturer not notified.
TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module) and electrical system failure
Electrical control module fails, causing loss of power to multiple vehicle circuits. Related to broader electrical system degradation.
When: Not specified; owner notes vehicle treated with care and is not old/high-mileage.
Symptoms owners cite: Loss of power to 2 of 2 outlet ports in vehicle; Multiple electrical failures occurring in succession (horn, wipers, struts, rotors, CV axle)
Repairs/costs cited: Not repaired at time of complaint; cross member was recalled and addressed.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Not documented; vehicle appears still under warranty based on care level noted.
Synthesized from 32 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
CVT transmission started making noise and not shifting at 42000 miles. No accident occurred but since Jeep/Dodge service departments are not authorized to perform maintenance on CVT transmissions it had to be replaced. Due to issues with Jeep/Dodge a new transmission would have been on backorder for a minimum of 30 days. I was not able to wait that long so I found a low mileage transmission in…
2007 Jeep compass. Consumer states problem with automatic transaxle and transmission overheat *tgw the consumer stated two of the three jeeps she owns were having the same problems. During high speed driving, on hot days the automatic transxale oil became extremely hot, and the transmission overheat light would illuminate and the vehicle would slow down slightly until the automatic transaxle…
On nov. 21 I took my Jeep compass to the dealership for repairs. All of the lights on the dashboard were illuminated. The car would not accelerate even though the pedal was all the way down. The car was jerking and acting like it was going to stall. The vehicle was pretty much going crazy. I was advised by the dealership that the diagnostic that the did on the PCM showed that there were computer…
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Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2007 Jeep Compass?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 32 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $2,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Across the 25 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most powertrain failures cluster between 53,000 and 128,000 miles, with the median around 70,393. A quarter of owners report trouble before 53,000; a quarter make it past 128,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2007/Jeep/Compass.
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