Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2008 Jeep Compass recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2008 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Safety recalls0
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 hNo recall campaigns found for the 2008 Jeep Compass
NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.
Owner complaints by component172
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 63 | 37 |
| Structure | 42 | 24 |
| Steering | 26 | 15 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 20 | 12 |
| Power train | 17 | 10 |
| Unknown or other | 17 | 10 |
| Engine | 15 | 9 |
| Electrical system | 9 | 5 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 5 |
| Air bags | 7 | 4 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 5 | 3 |
| Wheels | 5 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 2 |
| Hydraulic | 3 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 |
7 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Power train
“The vehicle stalled when waiting for lights and at low speed turning after the fuel tank was filled up. Multiple incidents had happened. No warning sign before the incident happened.”
- Suspension
“I bought this vehicle in nov of 2021 took it to local mechanic who quoted me 1000 to fix it completely so I did a little at a time the suspension control arms and rockers completely bad!”
- Structure
“Front and Rear Crossmember Corrosion (X69 Warranty Extension) - 2008-2012 Dodge Caliber & Jeep Compass/Patriot- NHTSA ID # 10140027 My Daughter was recently given a 2008 Jeep Compass by a family member for her 16th…”
Other Jeep Compass model years
- 20124 recalls184 complaints
- 20113 recalls188 complaints
- 20102 recalls81 complaints
- 20091 recall64 complaints
- 20080 recalls172 complaints
- 20074 recalls435 complaints
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Other Jeep models
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- 2008 Commander4 recalls437 complaints
- 2008 Patriot0 recalls447 complaints
- 2006 Cherokee0 recalls17 complaints
- 2015 Renegade3 recalls512 complaints
- 2020 Gladiator7 recalls484 complaints
- 2022 Wagoneer10 recalls208 complaints
- 2022 Grand Wagoneer10 recalls63 complaints
2008 Jeep Compass recall questions
How many recalls does the 2008 Jeep Compass have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2008 Jeep Compass. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.
What is the most common complaint about the 2008 Jeep Compass?
Suspension is the most-reported component, named in 63 complaints out of 172 filed with NHTSA (37%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2008 Jeep Compass?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Jeep). That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Jeep dealer.
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