The 2007 Jeep Compass has 3 recalls, the most serious involving an accelerator pedal that can stick or bind, leaving the driver unable to reduce engine power by lifting off the gas.
The pivot bushings inside the pedal assembly can work loose if the bearing pocket is slightly oversized, allowing the pedal to catch in a partially pressed position. The braking system is designed to override the accelerator in this situation, but the vehicle may still behave unexpectedly before the driver applies the brakes. On the lighting side, the daytime running lamps on some vehicles were not correctly configured during assembly and may not illuminate at all, reducing the vehicle's visibility to other drivers in low-light conditions. There is also a documentation issue: the owner's manual for certain vehicles omits information about rollover risk and guidance for occasional off-road driving, leaving owners without important handling context for those situations.
At a glance
What can fail
The pivot bushings in the accelerator pedal may come loose, causing the pedal to bind or stick.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the accelerator pedal assembly at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
Daytime Running Lamps may not work because they were not properly set up during manufacturing, affecting compliance with lighting standards.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the lamps and update their configuration if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The owner's manual lacks information about higher rollover risk and occasional off-road operation features. The visor label directs owners to the manual for this information, creating a gap.
What the fix does
DaimlerChrysler will mail an addendum card to insert into your owner's manual and a bilingual visor label.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
