2008 Jeep Compass FWD Interior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,190miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the interior lighting of the 2008 Jeep Compass FWD, 6% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,190 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.
“After any rain storm, the map lights become filled with water and leak. Repeated occurrence, has been to the dealer to be repaired three times (and counting). Water will spill out unexpectedly, even while driving. Have often been surprised by sudden gush of water, which is a major distraction and a potential safety hazard. Internet search revealed many other Jeep compass and Jeep patriot owners with the same problem under the same circumstances.”
NHTSA complaint #10369824, filed 2010-12, 16,379 milesInterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 10% |
| 2008 | 2 | 6% |
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 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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