2008 Jeep Compass 4X4 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 6%of 47 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2008 Jeep Compass 4X4, 6% of the 47 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2008 Jeep COMPASS 4X4. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle jerked to the right. Sparks and flames appeared from the rear of the vehicle. The flames extinguished themselves and the contact parked the vehicle at her residence. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake assembly, four wheel drive, and bearing seized. The front axle failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained inoperable. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 171,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10839522, filed 2016-03, 171,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Jeep COMPASS 4X4. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the contact applied pressure to the brake pedal but the brakes would not respond. The contact stated the failure occurred three times. The contact stated there was approximately an inch of snow on the ground when the failure occurred the first time and she had activated her four wheel drive. The failure only occurred when there was snow on the ground. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians checked the codes but were unable to diagnose the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 22,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10383066, filed 2011-02, 22,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Jeep compass sport 4x4. The contact stated that when attempting to decelerate in snowy weather, the brakes would not function properly and would exhibit an abnormal noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection but the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The failure recurred and the dealer advised that the rear lower ball joints, which were fractured and causing the tires to wear prematurely, would need replacing. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10384199, filed 2011-02, 20,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10032005Aug 5, 2009Jeep: full esp off function. Involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the anti lock brake/electronic stability module (abs) with new software.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3 | 6% |
| 2007 | 4 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2008 Jeep Compass 4X4
22 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Jeep Compass 4X4
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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