2008 Jeep Compass FWD Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the air bags of the 2008 Jeep Compass FWD, 3% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,100 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 contact owns a 2008 Jeep compass 4x4. The contact stated that she noticed that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance to the contact. The failure and current mileage was approximately 54,100. ...updated 05/22/13”
NHTSA complaint #10504532, filed 2013-03, 54,100 milesAir bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Jeep Compass FWD
15 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsInterior lighting
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Jeep Compass FWD
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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