2008 Jeep Compass Fwd problems, complaints & recalls

2019-04-10 · Structure:body · 112,000 mi

“our 2008 jeep compass has a clunking noise on the driver's side near the front wheel when driving and turning the wheel. we took it to a mechanic and he stated the subframe is heavily corroded and is rusting out. this is a known issue with this year, make, and model and was covered under an 'extended warranty' bulletin that we were not told about a…”

2019-02-26 · Unknown Or Other · 70,000 mi

“i recently discovered when bringing my 2008 jeep compass to a mechanic that my entire subframe is completely rotted out. the subframe is so rotted out that he suggested getting it towed home because the wheel might completely fall off if i hit a pot hole hard enough. the body on my jeep is nearly flawless and the engine only has 70,000 original mil…”

2018-11-15 · Suspension · 95,240 mi

“in august 2018, i was informed by a reputable auto repair shop that another auto repair shop that did work on my vehicle less than a month prior, "turned off" the check engine light. i went back to that mechanic and they advised that it is impossible to do so, because its all in one panel. on 11/11/18, all exterior lights on the vehicle stopped wor…”

2018-10-26 · Suspension

“my front/rear crossmembers are rusted badly and sway bar rusted off. i bought this from a private seller in end of 2016,i was just informed from mienieke about the issue and that there is a 10 year recall on this. i went to dealership and they said recall warranty exp may 2018. i was never informed in a timely manner about the recall to get it fixe…”

2018-09-05 · Unknown Or Other · 120,000 mi

“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. if this would have happened going highway speeds i would have wrecked and possibly not be alive now. i was luckily on a back road so there was not any injuries.…”

2017-02-27 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 109,000 mi

“everything i fill the gas tank as soon as i leave the station the car spits ans sputters and jerks then stalls this is dangerous because when the car stalls the steering stops working properly while the car in in motion…”

2016-11-15 · Unknown Or Other · 105,000 mi

“front sub frame rotted thru front end of car fell apart. no warning. driving thru parking lot, thank god not on highway. should not have rotted like that on 9 year old car someone could've been killed. called jeep they refuse to pay for new subframe even though they cover 2007 subframes rotting. there should be a recall before people get killed. co…”

2016-09-17 · Suspension · 84,000 mi

“i took my car to a licensed auto repair shop due to a rattle come to find out that the subframe is rusted. the car only has 84000 miles on it and now i dont feel safe. since purchasing it i have had to put a water pump, power steering pump on new bearings in the front and. front suspension. the car has been to the dealer for regular maintenance …”

2016-04-21 · Exterior Lighting · 75,000 mi

“overtime it rains my front dome light fills with water and it drips/leaks/gushes out. brought it in several times, they "clean the filters" but it continues to happen. this has happened since october of 2008 when i bought the vehicle. i now drive with a towel to hold over light or i lay it across under light to catch the water. this is very dis…”

2016-04-21 · Structure:body · 111,000 mi

“i took my vehicle in for an oil change to a local place (not dealer). he told me that the cradle/k frame was extremely rusted and looked dangerous to drive, he recommended i take it to the dealer and see if it could be repaired there at no charge to me, he said an 8 year old car should not have that much rust. i made an appointment at gandrud jee…”