2008 Jeep Compass 4X4 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 13%of 47 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 104,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 2008 Jeep Compass 4X4, 13% of the 47 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 104,000 miles.
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 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.”
NHTSA complaint #11114425, filed 2018-07, 138,000 miles“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…”
NHTSA complaint #10595717, filed 2014-06, 39,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Jeep COMPASS 4X4. The contact stated that while having the vehicle serviced for an oil change, it was discovered that the front sub frame was partially rotted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the entire front sub frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 128,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10748266, filed 2015-08, 128,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Jeep COMPASS 4X4. When the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a wheel alignment, the technician discovered that the frame of the vehicle was completely rusted. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #11088383, filed 2018-04Related service bulletins
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- 10220101Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Nov 20, 2019Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage…
- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10169249Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169245Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Jeep Compass 4X4
22 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBrakes
3 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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