2008 Jeep Compass 4X4 Steering Problems

“The clock spring was going in the steering column. It started as a clicking noise when I turned the wheel. I was told it was the axle shaft and replaced it and still had the same noise. I took it to a garage and they found the clock spring was bad. He said that when these go your steering wheel will lock up. Also, upon calling Jeep for the part he found that this is a common problem.”

“My 2008 Jeep compass, with approximately 32,000 miles, required the lower ball joints to both be replaced or risk a serious potential safety hazard. These parts should have lasted at least twice as long as they actually did and the technician at the Jeep dealership I spoke with said this is a recurring problem on this model of Jeep with this specific part. We took the vehicle in to have it inspected because it was riding rough. …”

“The crossmember (subframe) is rotting away and when this part fails a serious crash may result. Jeep issued a bulletin (23-012-14) for 2007 compass for this same problem authorizing an extension to warranty for 10 years and if found to repair without cost to owner. Just call Jeep about my 2008 compass and they told me since original factory warranty has experied I would be 100% responsible for repair cost. First off, the crossmember should not rot away after onlky 8 yrs, second since they acknowledge 2007 had a problem , my 2008 should be included. …”

“39000 miles and so many suspension problems control arms,ball joints,tie rods,struts hoping my family doesn't die in this vehicle what I see in the news about chrysler lately scares the hell out of me trying to keep this vehicle off freeway don't know where to turn chrysler says there is no problem but going on line there are so many others having the same experience with their jeeps I don't believe what they say they tell me it's 4000 mi over warranty nothing can be done I'm afraid the wheels will fall off what the $#%^ can I do I don't have the l money to buy a new car or keep fixing this…”

“The vehicle was bought brand new in 2010. Went to the dealership to get one of the tires replaced. The automotive mechanics found multiple problems in the control arm and the ball joint of the wheel. The mechanic told me that the problem is very common to Jeep compass. I just want to file a complaint because the problem is not suppose to occur unless the vehicle is driven all the time or always driven to very far destinations. In this case, it is not. I understand that this type of problem might be cause by something else, like bumps on the road, or a heavy object hit on the road. …”