MYRModel Year Report

2008 Jeep Compass FWD

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2008 Jeep Compass FWD
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:41:16.849Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
32
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2008

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Suspension

47% of complaints

Complaints per year

2007: 20 complaints 2007 2008: 32 complaints 2008 32 2009: 5 complaints 2009 2010: 10 complaints 2010
2007: 20 complaints 2007 2008: 32 complaints 2008 32 2009: 5 complaints 2009 2010: 10 complaints 2010
2007: 20 complaints 2007 2008: 32 complaints 2008 32 2009: 5 complaints 2009 2010: 10 complaints 2010

2008: 32 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
200720
200832
20095
201010

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Suspension

47% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing lower ball joint and front.

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My Jeep Compass is only 4 years old and the lower control arms and the tie rods need replaced. So far it has cost me $500.00 and I am not done yet. With a name like Jeep I would think it would be a better built vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-09-13

Had to have lower ball joints replaced. At only 26,000 miles all under normal driving conditions.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-06-18

Steering

22% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing tie rod assembly.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-09-05

Also filed under Structure

Structure

19% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing body and frame and members.

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After a heavy rain, the map lights become filled with water and leak.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-09-30

Also filed under Interior lighting

Service brakes

9% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

Wheels

6% · 2 reports

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →

  1. R
    2010-09-14Equipment10E043000 Marathon is recalling certain seat covers, brand superhides with part numbers 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, and 630, sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger…

    Remedy: Marathon will notify owners of record and replace the seat cover free of charge. The safety recall began on September 14, 2010. Owners may contact marathon at 1-800-735-2769.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2008 Jeep Compass FWD — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Suspension: 15 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 6 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 10E043000 · Equipment
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2008 Jeep Compass FWD reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Jeep Compass FWD?
The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 47% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2008 Jeep Compass FWD have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.