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Jeep Compass FWDModel year report

2008 Jeep Compass FWD Problems

Complaints
32filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
54,000miles, 29 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2008 Jeep Compass FWD (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 32 consumer complaints for the 2008 Jeep Compass FWD. The part named most often is suspension, with 15 complaints (47% of the total), followed by steering (6) and body and structure (6). 29 of the complaints include a mileage, and 45% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 54,000 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 33 technical service bulletins for this model year.

Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Electronic stability control (1), Engine (1), Fuel system (1), Tires (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Suspension: “My Jeep compass is only 4 years old and the lower control arms and the tie rods need replaced. So far it has cost me $500.00 and I am not done yet. With a name like Jeep I would think it would be a better built vehicle. I can see this happening after 10 years with some off roading. To me this is not normal wear and tear and I would think unacceptable for an american made vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #10475328, filed 2012-09, 34,000 miles

Steering: “I was driving along. Hit my brakes. And then my driver front wheel screeched and went into the wheel well. After I had it towed to a shop they said it was a rotted out sub frame. If this would have happened going highway speeds I would have wrecked and possibly not be alive now. I was luckily on a back road so there was not any injuries.”

NHTSA complaint #11124658, filed 2018-09, 120,000 miles

Body and structure: “I took my vehicle in for an oil change to a local place (not dealer). He told me that the cradle/k frame was extremely rusted and looked dangerous to drive, he recommended I take it to the dealer and see if it could be repaired there at no charge to me, he said an 8 year old car should not have that much rust. I made an appointment at gandrud Jeep (green bay, wi) today and they confirmed the cradle/k bar was thoroughly rusted and had a large crack in it. …”

NHTSA complaint #10860750, filed 2016-04, 111,000 miles

Brakes: “The rotors on my Jeep compass were manufactured too soft, so they are warping now. Dealer said that I have 40% brake pad left, but the reason the rotors are bad is because the rotors were manufactured to soft, and now there is a service bulletin out to put more durable rotors on the vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #10377192, filed 2011-01, 46,900 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

45% of the 29 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 36,000 and 87,000 miles.

3%0–107%10–2534%25–5017%50–7517%75–10021%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (29 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 54,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

201172013201520172019
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2008 Jeep Compass FWD in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 33 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 33 bulletins →

Other model years of the Jeep Compass FWD

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20101036,5000———Not enough data
2009571,5000———Not enough data
20083254,0000——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Stable
20072084,0000———Stable

All Jeep Compass FWD model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008 Jeep Compass FWD have?

NHTSA recorded 32 consumer complaints for the 2008 Jeep Compass FWD as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2008 Jeep Compass FWD is reported most often?

Suspension is named most often, in 15 complaints (47% of the total), followed by steering with 6.

Has the 2008 Jeep Compass FWD been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2008 Jeep Compass FWD reported?

Among the 29 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 54,000 miles and the middle half falls between 36,000 and 87,000 miles; 45% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.