2008 Jeep Compass problems, complaints & recalls

2024-02-21 · Power Train

“the vehicle stalled when waiting for lights and at low speed turning after the fuel tank was filled up. multiple incidents had happened. no warning sign before the incident happened. very dangerous because the vehicle stalled in moving traffic suddenly. also, there was a gasoline smell near the vehicle when parked. several mechanics tried to find …”

2022-02-11 · Suspension

“i bought this vehicle in nov of 2021 took it to local mechanic who quoted me 1000 to fix it completely so i did a little at a time the suspension control arms and rockers completely bad! now the vehicle only has130000 miles on it and the cvt worst transmission ever is going out which is 5000 to fix i can’t believe there is no recall knowing these v…”

2021-12-14 · Structure:body

“front and rear crossmember corrosion (x69 warranty extension) - 2008-2012 dodge caliber & jeep compass/patriot- nhtsa id # 10140027 my daughter was recently given a 2008 jeep compass by a family member for her 16th birthday. we took it to our local auto serviceman who checked the car out, and made us aware of the warranty extension b/c the font cro…”

2020-09-10 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 159,000 mi

“vehicle stalls out after filling gas tank with fuel. it stalls while idling in park and it stalls while driving in traffic and when stopped with foot on the brake. after rome online searching, the problem seems to be the vapor/liquid separator valve in the top of the fuel tank not stopping the charcoal filter from being flooded with fuel. this has…”

2020-08-25 · Unknown Or Other

“i bought a used vehicle from a small private used dealership in las vegas nv believing it had 134000 miles when in reality they knew that was not the real mileage it has over 172,000 cant get my money back cz they say i bought it has is they tamper with the odometer and lie to me i was recently aware when i got insurance from geico it was there wh…”

2020-07-28 · Suspension · 100,000 mi

“my subframe has completely rotted out. my local dealer informed me it is out of warranty. i see thousands of people have the same issue which is why you extended the warranty but nobody informed us about it! the design of this model is flawed; the parts are inferior for a snowbelt state and to top it off the exhaust from the air conditioner leaks …”

2020-04-30 · Engine · 123,000 mi

“balance shaft module has left metal in our oil.it went bad causing our engine to go dead while we was driving down interstate.…”

2020-04-06 · Air Bags

“the jeep compass 2008 truck was on the highway and it turn on the airbag light and it started to turn it of and back on until it just left a solid airbag light. my vehicle hasn't in no accidents or any off rode use. *tr…”

2020-02-22 · Air Bags

“air bag light stays on while driving. after shutting the car off and restarting, the airbag light still is on. i'm afraid that my airbags will not work if i am ever in an accident.…”

2019-11-14 · Structure:body · 71,000 mi

“2008 jeep purchased brand new in 2010. in 2019 with only 71,000 miles and now viisible rust on the vehicle, my mechanic advised that the subframe was rotted through with rust and was soft and the subframe needs replacing ($1,750). i contacted fca (fiat chrysler automobile) and they told me the warranty expired and i would have to pay for it.…”