2008 Jeep Compass Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 93 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,490miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 2008 Jeep Compass, 4% of the 93 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,490 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 pulled into a parking lot and noticed a muffled humming noise, located it under the hood near the steering wheel. It was coming from the t.I.p.m. Then my vehicle instrument panel lit up, interior overhead lights went out, door locks and security system stopped working, headlights went out, A/C stopped cooling, wipers, turn signals stopped. The car was still running, and the windows and sunroof worked. I tried to leave quickly to go home, but the car wouldn't come out of park because apparently that is electronic controlled also. …”
NHTSA complaint #10749524, filed 2015-08, 85,490 miles“Etc and traction control light come on for no reason resulting in immediate loss of power at speeds above 50mph. Extremely dangerous when in motion on highway. Issue also occurs while merging/ turning while accelerating, car is usually stationery first. This issue is wide spread in the Jeep community. Hopefully this hasnt killed someone already.”
NHTSA complaint #11003925, filed 2017-07, 117,000 miles“The brake light switch shorted out causing the brake lights to fail, transmission to shift incorrectly (stuck in wrong gear), and melt electrical wires inside the dashboard. The first symptom was the vehicle would not shift out of park. This can be overridden with a release switch. While driving the vehicle to the dealership for repair, the brakes light failed to engage when the brake pedal was pushed as well as causing extremely poor performance from the transmission. The transmission would not shift properly, which caused speed and control instability. …”
NHTSA complaint #10594871, filed 2014-05, 40,155 miles“I finance this Jeep in 2014. Only had the car for 2yrs. Currently making payments on the car. My Jeep just stop running on me. Took it in first problem the alternator had it replace. Then while driving it stop running again now I'm told it's my tipm. Which is gonna cost me over $1,000 to have that replace. Did some research on it. A lot of other ppl are complaining bout the same issue with the tipm. Something needs to be done bout this problem. To many issues with that same part. I had my Jeep tow 4 times.”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 40% |
| 2025 | 12 | 41% |
| 2024 | 18 | 34% |
| 2023 | 15 | 31% |
| 2022 | 104 | 46% |
| 2021 | 34 | 42% |
| 2020 | 66 | 46% |
| 2019 | 144 | 44% |
| 2018 | 379 | 40% |
| 2017 | 86 | 38% |
| 2016 | 62 | 21% |
| 2015 | 22 | 19% |
| 2014 | 36 | 12% |
| 2013 | 13 | 16% |
| 2012 | 24 | 13% |
| 2011 | 20 | 11% |
| 2010 | 7 | 10% |
| 2009 | 5 | 11% |
| 2008 | 4 | 4% |
| 2007 | 29 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2008 Jeep Compass
30 complaintsSuspension
26 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Jeep Compass
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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