2008 Jeep Compass FWD Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 9%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2008 Jeep Compass FWD, 9% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,900 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 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“I've had brake noises from my 2008 Jeep compass since about 500 miles. I've taken it to the dealer over four times, and they have done nothing to fix the problem. The engine or transmission also makes a terrible noise/vibration when stopped for a light or other situation after it is warmed up.. The dealer said this is normal. I'm approaching 22,000 miles, and I bet they will find the problem when it hits 30,000. We will see if the extended warranty covers this stuff.”
NHTSA complaint #10452107, filed 2012-03, 500 miles“When the car pulls up to a stop light the entire vehicle shakes, and the idle drops. It drops from an normal idle 500-600 to below 500. Then shakes like a tractor.”
NHTSA complaint #10514911, filed 2013-06, 57,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10032005Aug 5, 2009Jeep: full esp off function. Involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the anti lock brake/electronic stability module (abs) with new software.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3 | 9% |
| 2007 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2008 Jeep Compass FWD
15 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsInterior lighting
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsAir bags
1 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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