Body & structureSuspension
Filed Aug 28, 2018
SEVERE NOISE AND FRAME RUSTED OUT!
- NHTSA ID
- 11122999
- Incident
- Jul 2, 2018
- Mileage
- 70,000 mi
2008 Jeep Compass 4X4
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
Data refreshed
Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Aug 28, 2018
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview
Our database contains 47 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2008 Jeep Compass 4X4, most frequently naming the suspension, steering and fuel system categories. 30 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
View as table
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2010 | 1 | 1 |
| Aug 2010 | 2 | 3 |
| Feb 2011 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr 2011 | 1 | 6 |
| May 2011 | 1 | 7 |
| Aug 2011 | 1 | 8 |
| Sep 2011 | 2 | 10 |
| Oct 2011 | 1 | 11 |
| Jan 2012 | 1 | 12 |
| Apr 2012 | 2 | 14 |
| Jun 2012 | 1 | 15 |
| Jul 2012 | 2 | 17 |
| Feb 2013 | 1 | 18 |
| Jun 2014 | 2 | 20 |
| Aug 2014 | 1 | 21 |
| Sep 2014 | 1 | 22 |
| Feb 2015 | 1 | 23 |
| Jul 2015 | 1 | 24 |
| Aug 2015 | 2 | 26 |
| Oct 2015 | 1 | 27 |
| Dec 2015 | 1 | 28 |
| Mar 2016 | 3 | 31 |
| May 2016 | 1 | 32 |
| Jun 2016 | 1 | 33 |
| Aug 2016 | 2 | 35 |
| Dec 2016 | 1 | 36 |
| Feb 2017 | 1 | 37 |
| Aug 2017 | 1 | 38 |
| Oct 2017 | 1 | 39 |
| Dec 2017 | 1 | 40 |
| Mar 2018 | 2 | 42 |
| Apr 2018 | 1 | 43 |
| May 2018 | 1 | 44 |
| Jul 2018 | 2 | 46 |
| Aug 2018 | 1 | 47 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Suspension2233.8%
- Steering1116.9%
- Fuel system69.2%
- Body & structure69.2%
- Powertrain (other)46.2%
- Engine34.6%
- Electrical34.6%
- Brakes34.6%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
No recalls in our database for this model year
That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
Body & structure
Filed Jul 29, 2018
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 WHILE I WAS DRIVING, I PROBABLY WOULD HAVE BEEN SEVERELY INJURED IF NOT KILLED.
- NHTSA ID
- 11114425
- Incident
- Jul 2, 2018
- Mileage
- 138,000 mi
Fuel system
Filed Jul 13, 2018
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.
- NHTSA ID
- 11111101
- Incident
- Jul 10, 2018
- Mileage
- 122,000 mi
Fuel system
Filed May 31, 2018
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.
- NHTSA ID
- 11099016
- Incident
- May 30, 2018
- Mileage
- 135,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Apr 16, 2018
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 UNKNOWN.
- NHTSA ID
- 11088383
- Incident
- Apr 14, 2018
Fuel system
Filed Mar 23, 2018
GAS TANK WANT TAKE GAS WHEN FILLING TANK KEEP SHUTTING OFF, I WAS TOLD BY DEALER IT WAS A VALVE IN THE TANK.
- NHTSA ID
- 11081048
- Incident
- Feb 2, 2018
- Mileage
- 110,000 mi
Steering
Filed Mar 22, 2018
FRONT SUB FRAME RUSTED OUT.
- NHTSA ID
- 11080805
- Incident
- Jan 15, 2018
- Mileage
- 124,400 mi
Suspension
Filed Dec 5, 2017
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 INFORMED THE WARRANTY PERIOD IS FROM THE BUILD DATE WHICH WAS IN OCTOBER 2007 THEREFOR MISSING THE WARRANTY PERIOD BY A MONTH. IF THE LETTER STATED THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE AN INSPECTION COULD HAVE BEEN SCHEDULED BEFORE IT EXPIRED.
- NHTSA ID
- 11052473
- Incident
- Nov 30, 2017
- Mileage
- 105,000 mi
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
103954
ACTUATOR - A/C AND HEATER
104087
ACTUATOR - A/C AND HEATER
9100226
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website until this issue is resolved.
9100226
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website until this issue is resolved.
23-015-20
EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE
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08-049-20
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
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Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.