2008 Jeep Compass Other or unknown Problems

“I just got gas and was about to pull into traffic when out of the blue my engine just stopped running. The radio and lights were still working but when I put my foot on the gas pedal I never moved. I had to restart the engine just to get going again. There was not even any warning lights on the dashboard and still aren't.”

“I took my 2008 Jeep Compass in for service and the technicians found through rust in the engine cradle, control arms, and tie rods. I had to have these components replaced at a cost of $2900. This car is lightly used, stored in a garage and only has 115532 miles. This is clearly a manufacturer / design defect to have major structural components through on a car that is only 7 years old. I have photographs of the effected parts that I would be happy to submit as evidence.”

“So this among other issues start late last year with our 2008 Compass. Was sitting at stop light and the vehicle just stalled out. Jeep started right up and was fine the rest of the day. My wife drives it more then I do and she says it stutters quite frequently and often tries to stall out. Most recently, it stalled out dropping the kids off in the drop off line. This time it took 1-2 minutes to re start. No engine light, no warning, nothing. Took it to a Jeep dealership that day for them to take it a look at it. …”

“Brought my car in for a front end noise. Mechanic determined my front and rear crossmember especially the front were rotted out with holes. I received a letter from car company dated 2/15/2017 that car warranty was extended for ten years. The problem was not identified until 2019 I was told the warranty expired 12/2018. Car co. Said they would not cover. I see many complaints regarding this issue. I would think it should have been a recall, quite a safety issue we are left to suck it up. I would like to bring this to light. I feel the company is getting away with a dangerous expensive oops.”

“I took my vehicle in for state inspection and a creaking type noise. It was found to have the k frame rusted through therefore failing state inspection. I was advised that this is the same body type (platform) used in the 2007 dodge caliber and the same part number. The 2007 dodge caliber was recalled due to this part failure which could cause the engine and other components to fall out of the car. It is obvious that chrysler knows about the issue as they recalled the 2007 caliber but unless forced is not taking care of this problem in other vehicles made using the same platform and parts. …”