Major Problems with 2008 Jeep Compass Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2008 Jeep Compass

2008 Jeep Compass SERVICE BRAKES Victims: 1 Mileage: 200000 miles

2008 Jeep Compass SERVICE BRAKES Mileage: 40155 miles

2008 Jeep Compass SUSPENSION Mileage: 68000 miles

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Problems with SUSPENSION, BODY and FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Jeep Compass owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
SUSPENSION took into have front end alignment and was told ball joints and tie rods were bad. was without vehicle for...	23 ~ 73909 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep compass. while at an independent mechanic for repair the mechanic diagnosed that the...	19 ~ 82581 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM electronic throttle control lite comes on randomly when starting or driving locks the car in limp mode then abs lite...	12 ~ 84838 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER i took my vehicle in for state inspection and a "creaking" type noise. it was found to have the k...	11 ~ 81444 miles
ENGINE my husband was driving the speed limit which was 70mph. all of a sudden the car slowed down to 40mph....	11 ~ 134119 miles
POWER TRAIN cvt transmission causing whine upon acceleration and needs to be replaced at 70k miles. wheel hub assembly replaced at 70k	10 ~ 77492 miles
STEERING my jeep is unsafe has multiple issues according to jeep and after reviewing online seems this make and model has...	9 ~ 97734 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep compass. the contact stated that the sub frame was entirely rusted. the vehicle...	5 ~ 84000 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the brake light switch shorted out causing the brake lights to fail transmission to shift incorrectly (stuck in wrong gear)...	4 ~ 60661 miles
STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep compass. while pulling out of a parking lot the contact heard a loud...	3 ~ 75333 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL car drove fine. went to work for 8 hours. came out and the car wouldn't turn over. replaced the battery...	3 ~ 89018 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE upon state inspection it was noted that k frame was rusted through resulting in replacement of same and lf control...	3 ~ 52553 miles
SERVICE BRAKES the brake light switch shorted out causing the brake lights to fail transmission to shift incorrectly (stuck in wrong gear)...	2 ~ 120078 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL electronic throttle control lite comes on randomly when starting or driving locks the car in limp mode then abs lite...	2 ~ 43528 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION while driving the car started pulling to the left and right. pulled the wheel to check tie rod ends cv	1 ~ 105000 miles
WHEELS new nexxen n5000 tires placed on vehicle and front end aligned. with in 2 months tires showed uneven tire wear...	1 ~ 125000 miles
LOWER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep compass. while driving 25 mph the vehicle hit a pothole and began to...	1 ~ 74051 miles
AIR BAGS 2008 jeep compass. consumer seeks reimbursement for clock spring replacement. *smd...	1
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY stopped for an oil change was told that the sub frame was very rusted mechanic suggested i call chrysler he...	1 ~ 126000 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING the brake light switch shorted out causing the brake lights to fail transmission to shift incorrectly (stuck in wrong gear)...	1 ~ 40155 miles

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