2008 Jeep Compass 4x4 problems, complaints & recalls

2018-08-28 · Unknown Or Other · 70,000 mi

“severe noise and frame rusted out!…”

2018-07-29 · Structure:body · 138,000 mi

“the rear end was making a clunking noise. took it into a mechanic who informed me the rear frame was rusted through and was close to breaking. he had to secure the rear end to the frame with ratchet straps to allow me to drive it to a mechanic who could fix it. only one bolt secured the rear end to the frame it was so damaged. had it broken off whi…”

2018-07-13 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 122,000 mi

“within 2 minutes after pumping gas car stalls and steering wheel locks and car shuts off. this happens at any situation after pumping whether stationary, in motion, on a city street or a highway, turning. this has happened on multiple occasions.…”

2018-05-31 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 135,000 mi

“when the gas tank is filled/topped off the car randomly stalls while driving. the car steering locks up and is very dangerous in traffic. it happens until the gas tank is less than full.…”

2018-04-16 · Structure:body

“tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep compass 4x4. when the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a wheel alignment, the technician discovered that the frame of the vehicle was completely rusted. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was…”

2018-03-23 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 110,000 mi

“gas tank want take gas when filling tank keep shutting off, i was told by dealer it was a valve in the tank.…”

2017-12-05 · Suspension · 105,000 mi

“received the february 15, 2017 letter about the warranty extended to 10 years/ unlimited miles on the front and rear crossmembers. at the time of the letter the condition mentioned had not been experienced. the condition did present itself and the vehicle was taken in for inspection. both the front and rear were recommended be replaced however was …”

2017-10-03 · Fuel/Propulsion System

“every time i fill my car with gas i expect the car to stall and turn off while i'm driving down the road. it's extremely dangerous and it happens every time. this is a known issue which jeep needs to issue a recall for and refuses to. it is extremely dangerous to have people driving on the road whose engines can shut off at any moment causing them…”

2017-08-23 · Suspension

“the gas tank will not take gas. i had the catalyt. coverter fixed. the valve inside the gas tank does not work properly, and my research online shows this is a common problem with jeep compasses.…”

2017-02-24 · Suspension · 124,500 mi

“the rear crossmember/kframe is completly rotted thru. almost all of the suspension parts are very rusty and needs replaced. i did not find out it was this bad until i heard a thumping sound coming from the rear of the vechicle. did research on the internet and discovered that this is a common and major problem.i was driving at highway speed when th…”