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2008 Jeep Compass 4X4Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 47 owner complaints about the 2008 Jeep Compass 4X4, most often about the suspension. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints474 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage50kSuspension, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 28, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Jeep Compass 4X4 has problems

47 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Suspension221
Steering110
Fuel/propulsion system60
Structure60
Power train51
Electrical system31
Air bags21
Engine and engine cooling20
Service brakes, hydraulic20
6 other systems72

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2008 Jeep Compass 4X4 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Mileage at failure

When do suspension problems start?

50kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 21 suspension complaints. 71% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
4under 30k miles15under 100k miles6100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2008 vs. every other Compass 4X4 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Compass 4X4 median. How we score

'07'08'09
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Compass 4X4 owners report

Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

RECEIVED THE FEBRUARY 15, 2017 LETTER ABOUT THE WARRANTY EXTENDED TO 10 YEARS/ UNLIMITED MILES ON THE FRONT AND REAR CROSSMEMBERS. AT THE TIME OF THE LETTER THE CONDITION MENTIONED HAD NOT BEEN EXPERIENCED. THE CONDITION DID PRESENT ITSELF AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR INSPECTION. BOTH THE FRONT…
Complaint 11052473 · Dec 5, 2017 · 105,000 miles
THE GAS TANK WILL NOT TAKE GAS. I HAD THE CATALYT. COVERTER FIXED. THE VALVE INSIDE THE GAS TANK DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY, AND MY RESEARCH ONLINE SHOWS THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH JEEP COMPASSES.
Complaint 11019185 · Aug 23, 2017
THE REAR CROSSMEMBER/KFRAME IS COMPLETLY ROTTED THRU. ALMOST ALL OF THE SUSPENSION PARTS ARE VERY RUSTY AND NEEDS REPLACED. I DID NOT FIND OUT IT WAS THIS BAD UNTIL I HEARD A THUMPING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VECHICLE. DID RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET AND DISCOVERED THAT THIS IS A COMMON AND…
Complaint 10956741 · Feb 24, 2017 · 124,500 miles

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