2008 JEEP COMPASS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
135
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 JEEP COMPASS
The 2008 JEEP COMPASS has received a total of 135 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Suspension (25 complaints), Structurebody (20 complaints), and Engine (13 complaints).
Recalls for the 2008 JEEP COMPASS
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2008 JEEP COMPASS. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2008 JEEP COMPASS
135 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 JEEP COMPASS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptivemobility | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 vehicle when parked. Several mechanics tried to find the issue but failed.
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 I can’t believe there is no recall knowing these vehicles have and are know for bad transmissions so now I am not only out a vehicle I am out the money I spent on buying this vehicle not to mention what I have spent to fix it!
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 I can’t believe there is no recall knowing these vehicles have and are know for bad transmissions so now I am not only out a vehicle I am out the money I spent on buying this vehicle not to mention what I have spent to fix it!
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 us aware of the Warranty Extension b/c the Font Crossmembers are rusted out. We live in Ohio and would qualify for the Warranty, yet the car is past the 10 year timeframe. Other than this issue, the car is in great shape, only 85K miles. I contacted the dealership and Chrysler about the issue, and both said they would not honor the warranty. My questions are, is there anything else I can do, and if this is done as an extended warranty, are all customers formally notified? Why would the dealership not ever recommend the fix if they serviced the car, which according to this family member, never happened? There has been no accident, but the car rattles a little when driven, so I want to fix it before something does happen.
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 CHARCOAL FILTER FROM BEING FLOODED WITH FUEL. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES IN THE MONTH SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. IT LAST HAPPENED ON 09/10/2020
Safety Rating for the 2008 JEEP COMPASS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 JEEP COMPASS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 JEEP COMPASS
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 JEEP COMPASS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
2300717 — STEERING
This bulletin involves inspecting the front and rear crossmembers for perforation/rust through and if necessary, replacing the crossmember(s). Customers may describe a vibration at the steering wheel or may have been informed by a technician or state vehicle inspection that the front and/or rear crossmember is severely corroded.
23-007-17 REV. B — STEERING
Front And Rear Crossmember Corrosion (X69 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves inspecting the front and rear crossmembers for perforation/rust through and if necessary, replacing the crossmember(s). Customers may describe a vibration at the steering wheel or may have been informed by a technician or state vehicle inspection that the front...
23-005-13 — STRUCTURE:BODY
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 JEEP COMPASS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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