2008 Jeep Compass FWD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Compass FWD years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Jeep Compass FWD. That is the most of any Compass FWD model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is suspension (15 complaints, 47%), typically at around 43,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 32owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Jeep Compass FWD problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 15 | 47% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 19% | 54,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 19% | 111,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 9% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 6% | 68,620 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 6% | 78,700 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 6% | 18,190 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 6% | 70,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 3% | 54,100 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 3% | 95,240 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 3% | 57,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 3% | 109,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 3% | 57,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 3% | 46,900 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 3% | 500 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 3% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Jeep Compass FWD recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Jeep Compass FWD.
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Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Our 2008 jeep compass has a clunking noise on the driver's side near the front wheel when driving and turning the wheel. We took it to a mechanic and he stated the subframe is heavily corroded and is rusting out. This is a known issue with this year, make, and model and was covered under an…
I recently discovered when bringing my 2008 jeep compass to a mechanic that my entire subframe is completely rotted out. The subframe is so rotted out that he suggested getting it towed home because the wheel might completely fall off if i hit a pot hole hard enough. The body on my jeep is nearly…
In august 2018, i was informed by a reputable auto repair shop that another auto repair shop that did work on my vehicle less than a month prior, "turned off" the check engine light. I went back to that mechanic and they advised that it is impossible to do so, because its all in one panel. On…
My front/rear crossmembers are rusted badly and sway bar rusted off. I bought this from a private seller in end of 2016,i was just informed from mienieke about the issue and that there is a 10 year recall on this. I went to dealership and they said recall warranty exp may 2018. I was never informed…
I was driving along. Hit my brakes. And then my driver front wheel screeched and went into the wheel well. After i had it towed to a shop they said it was a rotted out sub frame. If this would have happened going highway speeds i would have wrecked and possibly not be alive now. I was luckily on a…
Other Jeep Compass FWD years
← 2007 Compass FWD · 2009 Compass FWD →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Compass FWD | 10 | 0 |
| 2009 Compass FWD | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 | 32 | 0 |
| 2007 Compass FWD | 20 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Jeep Compass FWD?
Owners most often report suspension, steering, structure problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 15 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Jeep Compass FWD?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Jeep Compass FWD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Compass FWD model years, the 2008 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.