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Common Problems with 2008 Jeep Compass

Retrospectively, the 2008 Jeep Compass had 94 complaints, and 24% of issues had something to do with SUSPENSION problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2008 Jeep Compass?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2008 Jeep Compass fall into the category of SUSPENSION. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

SUSPENSION 23 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 12 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 11 ENGINE 11 POWER TRAIN 10 STEERING 9 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 4 STRUCTURE 3 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 3 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2 SERVICE BRAKES 2 AIR BAGS 1 WHEELS 1 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 1 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 1

Worst 2008 Jeep Compass Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

SERVICE BRAKES
2008 Jeep Compass July 15, 2019 Victims: 1 Mileage: 200000 miles

When filling the gas tank all the way up. the car locked up steering was uncontralloble brakes were locking on and off like jumping and almost hit an...

SERVICE BRAKES
2008 Jeep Compass May 29, 2014 Mileage: 40155 miles

The brake light switch shorted out causing the brake lights to fail, transmission to shift incorrectly (stuck in wrong gear), and melt electrical wire...

SUSPENSION
2008 Jeep Compass December 27, 2011 Mileage: 68000 miles

Had to have ball joints and tie rods replaced in dec 2013. wheel bearing replaced jan 2014 and now am told need new transmission. *tr