2008 Jeep Compass recalls and problems

The 2008 Jeep Compass has 0 recalls and 93 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is structure.

2008 Jeep Compass
Photo: 2008 Jeep Compass by OSX, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2008 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 20 Compass model years — 12th most.

0recalls
93complaints
3crashes
0fires
2injuries
96,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Structure30
Suspension26
Engine13
Fuel System13
Power Train12
Unknown or other12
Steering9
Air Bags4
Electrical System4
Electronic Stability Control3

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2013: 2 complaints20132014: 9 complaints20142015: 15 complaints20152016: 23 complaints2016232017: 11 complaints20172018: 9 complaints20182019: 15 complaints20192020: 6 complaints20202021: 1 complaints20212022: 1 complaints20222024: 1 complaints20241

2008 vs. other Jeep Compass years

2007: 259 complaints20072008: 93 complaints2009: 44 complaints20092010: 71 complaints2011: 188 complaints20112012: 184 complaints2013: 80 complaints20132014: 308 complaints2015: 113 complaints20152016: 294 complaints2017: 229 complaints20172018: 951 complaints9512019: 333 complaints20192020: 143 complaints2021: 82 complaints20212022: 226 complaints2023: 49 complaints20232024: 55 complaints2025: 30 complaints20252026: 5 complaints20265

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2008. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2008 Jeep Compass have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2008 Jeep Compass. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Jeep Compass?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention structure (30), suspension (26), engine (13). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.