Complaints
135
Crashes
5
Fires
0
Injuries
4
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2008 Jeep Compass Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#125 complaints
SUSPENSION
Avg mileage:89,995 mi
#220 complaints
STRUCTURE:BODY
Avg mileage:92,296 mi
Crash-related:1
#313 complaints
ENGINE
Avg mileage:145,301 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Jeep Compass.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | 25 | — | — | 89,995 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 20 | 1 | — | 92,296 mi | |
| ENGINE | 13 | 1 | — | 145,301 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 13 | — | — | 107,005 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 12 | — | — | 96,865 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 12 | — | — | 99,542 mi | |
| STEERING | 9 | 1 | — | 97,734 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 5 | — | — | 84,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | 1 | — | 80,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 80,882 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 3 | — | — | 89,018 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 3 | — | — | 75,333 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 3 | — | — | 78,829 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | 1 | — | 120,078 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | 43,528 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 | — | — | 126,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 40,155 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 | — | — | 105,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM | 1 | — | — | 74,051 mi | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | 125,000 mi |
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