2008 Jeep Compass 4X4 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 47%of 47 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the suspension of the 2008 Jeep Compass 4X4, 47% of the 47 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was putting a set of rear brake pads on the vechicle when I noticed that the rear crossmember is rotted out. I did some research and found out this is a known problem with these vechicle. Chrysler has to promised to fix the 2007 models, when the 2007, 2008, and 2009 all suffer from the same problem. I have to pay$1500.00 out of my pocket for an 8 year old vechicle that should not be this rusted out.”
NHTSA complaint #10929992, filed 2016-12, 120,000 miles“Was under our 2008 compass while changing the serpentine belt and notice severe rust rot on the subframe. Can actually push my fingers through it. I see that the 2005 through 2007 models have a recall on the subframe but not the 2008 model even though they have the same problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10862909, filed 2016-05, 115,000 miles“I purchased my car new in 2007 with 98 miles on it. In 2011, with nearly 40,000 miles, both my front control arms needed replaced. I have since needed them (along with the tires) replaced at least 5 times. Granted, I now have over 140k miles on my car, but this is not something that should happen on a regular basis. I've had at least 3 mechanics tell me they have had numerous repairs made on other compass vehicles and to hold on to my receipts if there is a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10881692, filed 2016-06, 140,000 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10421646, filed 2011-08, 32,000 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10899254, filed 2016-08, 85,000 milesSuspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Jeep Compass 4X4
11 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsBody and structure
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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