2008 Jeep Compass 4X4 problems
NHTSA has received 68 complaints about the 2008 Jeep Compass 4X4, and 32% of them involve suspension. Next are steering (16%) and fuel system (9%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 68 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Suspension 32% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 7
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 70,000 miles 63 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 13 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 11 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 7 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 4 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 63 complaints that include odometer readings, half describe a problem before roughly 70,000 miles. For suspension specifically, the median reported mileage is about 50,000 miles (21 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 7 complaints mention a fire.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep compass. She stated that the air bag light illuminated intermitently off and on and there was a smell of wire melting. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the airbag detonator was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that there was no recall for the failure. The failure and current mileages were 72,000.
We purchased 4 goodyear wrangle tires in 2012 and experienced 2 blow outs and having issues with another. We contacted goodyear and they responded with warranty information.
After driving 311 miles form ocean city md, we stopped for a rest at 179 n plaza access rd, somerset, pa 15501. After an estimated 30 minute break, we returned to the jeep filled with smoke. Upon getting my family to safety, clearing the driver's around the jeep, calling 9-11, and pulling our luggage out of the jeep, I determined the rear carpet under neath the rear compartment was on fire. I removed it and extinguished it.
I stopped at a stop light, began to accelerate when light turned green and the car started shaking. I pulled into a gas station, at that point my car would no longer move while pressing on the gas pedal. I had to be towed to a local mechanic and was informed my transmission had failed.
The rear end was making a clunking noise. Took it into a mechanic who informed me the rear frame was rusted through and was close to breaking. He had to secure the rear end to the frame with ratchet straps to allow me to drive it to a mechanic who could fix it. Only one bolt secured the rear end to the frame it was so damaged. Had it broken off while I was driving, I probably would have been severely injured if not killed.
Other model years of the Compass 4X4
- 2008
- 2007