Complaints
135
per 10K Sold
53.3
US Sales
25,349
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 Failures
Avg mileage:89,995 mi
#220 complaints
Body Structure
Avg mileage:92,296 mi
Crash-related:1
#313 complaints
Engine Problems
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 Failures | 25 | — | — | 89,995 mi | |
| Body Structure | 20 | 1 | — | 92,296 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 13 | 1 | — | 145,301 mi | |
| Fuel System | 13 | — | — | 107,005 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 12 | — | — | 96,865 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 9 | 1 | — | 97,734 mi | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 5 | — | — | 84,000 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Suspension Failures
25
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
89,995
Body Structure
20
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
92,296
Engine Problems
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
145,301
Fuel System
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
107,005
Transmission / Drivetrain
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
96,865
Steering Defects
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
97,734
Structure:Frame And Members
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,000
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2008 Jeep Compass — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2008 Jeep Compass reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2008 Jeep Compass has 135 NHTSA complaints, 5 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Suspension Failures with 25 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2008 Jeep Compass?
Top reported problems: Suspension Failures (25 complaints, avg 89,995 mi); Body Structure (20 complaints, avg 92,296 mi); Engine Problems (13 complaints, avg 145,301 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2008 Jeep Compass?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 101,420 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2008 Jeep Compass?
NHTSA complaints for the 2008 Jeep Compass include 5 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 4 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2008 Jeep Compass have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2008 Jeep Compass as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2008 Jeep Compass?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Jeep Compass reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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