2008 Jeep Compass Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Compass years
- Fewer complaints than other years 12th of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 93 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Jeep Compass. That ranks 12th out of 20 Compass model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (30 complaints, 32%), typically at around 89,500 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 93owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Jeep Compass 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 30 | 32% | 89,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 26 | 28% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 13 | 14% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 13 | 14% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 12 | 13% | 90,658 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 12 | 13% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 9 | 10% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 4% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 4% | 85,490 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 3% | 117,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2% | 120,078 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2% | 43,528 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1% | 126,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 40,155 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | 125,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Jeep Compass recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Jeep Compass.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The vehicle stalled when waiting for lights and at low speed turning after the fuel tank was filled up. Multiple incidents had happened. No warning sign before the incident happened. Very dangerous because the vehicle stalled in moving traffic suddenly. Also, there was a gasoline smell near the…
I bought this vehicle in nov of 2021 took it to local mechanic who quoted me 1000 to fix it completely so I did a little at a time the suspension control arms and rockers completely bad! Now the vehicle only has130000 miles on it and the CVT worst transmission ever is going out which is 5000 to fix…
Front and Rear Crossmember Corrosion (X69 Warranty Extension) - 2008-2012 Dodge Caliber & Jeep Compass/Patriot- NHTSA ID # 10140027 My Daughter was recently given a 2008 Jeep Compass by a family member for her 16th birthday. We took it to our local Auto serviceman who checked the car out, and made…
Vehicle stalls out after filling gas tank with fuel. It stalls while idling in park and it stalls while driving in traffic and when stopped with foot on the brake. After rome online searching, the problem seems to be the vapor/liquid separator valve in the top of the fuel tank not stopping the…
I bought a used vehicle from a small private used dealership in las vegas nv believing it had 134000 miles when in reality they knew that was not the real mileage it has over 172,000 cant get my money back cz they say i bought it has is they tamper with the odometer and lie to me i was recently…
Other Jeep Compass years
← 2007 Compass · 2009 Compass →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Compass | 5 | 1 |
| 2025 Compass | 28 | 0 |
| 2024 Compass | 53 | 0 |
| 2023 Compass | 46 | 2 |
| 2022 Compass | 225 | 4 |
| 2021 Compass | 81 | 0 |
| 2020 Compass | 143 | 1 |
| 2019 Compass | 330 | 2 |
| 2018 Compass | 944 | 6 |
| 2017 Compass | 229 | 4 |
| 2016 Compass | 293 | 1 |
| 2015 Compass | 113 | 1 |
| 2014 Compass | 307 | 2 |
| 2013 Compass | 80 | 1 |
| 2012 Compass | 184 | 4 |
| 2011 Compass | 188 | 3 |
| 2010 Compass | 71 | 2 |
| 2009 Compass | 44 | 1 |
| 2008 | 93 | 0 |
| 2007 Compass | 259 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Jeep Compass?
Owners most often report structure, suspension, engine problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 30 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Jeep Compass?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Jeep Compass a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Compass model years, the 2008 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.