2008 Jeep Compass FWD Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 19%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 111,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 2008 Jeep Compass FWD, 19% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 111,500 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.
“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“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“Our 2008 Jeep compass has a clunking noise on the driver's side near the front wheel when driving and turning the wheel. We took it to a mechanic and he stated the subframe is heavily corroded and is rusting out. This is a known issue with this year, make, and model and was covered under an 'extended warranty' bulletin that we were not told about and now that has expired and it is not covered anymore. I was told the bulletin expired 9/2017 so now 1 year and 7 months later my vehicle with only 112k miles is going to need an expensive fix or basically be junked. …”
NHTSA complaint #11195476, filed 2019-04, 112,000 miles“I have had the same problem with the water coming in through the map light, my 2008 Jeep compass has been to the dealer 3 time's, the whole sun roof and everything around it has been replaced, I was told too much insulation was put in by the door area. Who knows the real problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10370435, filed 2010-12“My front/rear crossmembers are rusted badly and sway bar rusted off. I bought this from a private seller in end of 2016,I was just informed from mienieke about the issue and that there is a 10 year recall on this. I went to dealership and they said recall warranty exp may 2018. I was never informed in a timely manner about the recall to get it fixed. This is my only car from my two children and myself. I need this fixed,I cannot afford a new car as I'm disabled and cant work anymore. Please help me. Please this isn't fair I want informed about this. I should've got the recall as the new owner. …”
NHTSA complaint #11142855, filed 2018-10Related service bulletins
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- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10169249Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169245Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Jeep Compass FWD
15 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsBrakes
3 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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