2008 Jeep Compass Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 93 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 117,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2008 Jeep Compass, 3% of the 93 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 117,000 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.
“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“Car drove fine. Went to work for 8 hours. Came out and the car wouldn't turn over. Replaced the battery and starter. Still nothing. Called a dealer and they advised that it was the wireless control modular. After reaching in the internet looks like many 2008 Jeep Compass' have had this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10846368, filed 2016-03, 150,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 8 | 2% |
| 2018 | 25 | 3% |
| 2017 | 12 | 5% |
| 2016 | 15 | 5% |
| 2015 | 6 | 5% |
| 2014 | 19 | 6% |
| 2013 | 7 | 9% |
| 2012 | 5 | 3% |
| 2011 | 8 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 3 | 3% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
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 complaintsElectrical system
4 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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