NHTSA lists 172 complaints for the 2008 Jeep Compass, 3 of them mention a crash and 4 mention a fire. 2 complaints mention an injury, with 2 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as JEEP COMPASS.
Complaints per 100k sold: 678.528. Units sold: 25,349; sales year: 2008; basis: calendar_year_us_sales_proxy_for_model_year. goodcarbadcar.net.
| System | Complaints | Share of this vehicle's complaints |
|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | 63 | 36.6% |
| STRUCTURE | 42 | 24.4% |
| STEERING | 26 | 15.1% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 20 | 11.6% |
| POWER TRAIN | 17 | 9.9% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 17 | 9.9% |
| ENGINE | 15 | 8.7% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 9 | 5.2% |
| AIR BAGS | 7 | 4.1% |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 5 | 2.9% |
| System | Subsystem | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | BODY | 29 |
| STRUCTURE | FRAME AND MEMBERS | 9 |
| SUSPENSION | FRONT | 6 |
| STEERING | LINKAGES | 3 |
| AIR BAGS | FRONTAL | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ENGINE | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT | ELECTRICAL | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
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63 manufacturer communications.
| System | Count |
|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | 13 |
| POWER TRAIN | 12 |
| STRUCTURE | 12 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 9 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 |
| SEAT BELTS | 4 |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 3 |
| STEERING | 3 |
Date: 2025-08-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders: Warranty, Mopar, customer pay and service contract. Order "68" part number for New unsold units only.
Date: 2025-08-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders: Warranty, Mopar, customer pay and service contract. Order "68" part number for New unsold units only.
Date: 2025-04-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
ACTUATOR - A/C AND HEATER
Date: 2025-04-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
ACTUATOR - A/C AND HEATER
Date: 2023-09-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use
Date: 2023-09-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, 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
Date: 2021-05-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
KEY, BLANK WITH TRANSMITTER Please note that after programming the new key integrated transmitter that Lock, Unlock and Remote Start will all function as expected but the Remote Start Cancel button requires a double (2x) button press versus the original single (1x) button press to cancel the remote
Date: 2021-05-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: PARKING BRAKE, SEAT BELTS.
KEY, BLANK WITH TRANSMITTER Please note that after programming the new key integrated transmitter that Lock, Unlock and Remote Start will all function as expected but the Remote Start Cancel button requires a double (2x) button press versus the original single (1x) button press to cancel the remote
Date: 2021-05-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
KEY, BLANK WITH TRANSMITTER Please note that after programming the new key integrated transmitter that Lock, Unlock and Remote Start will all function as expected but the Remote Start Cancel button requires a double (2x) button press versus the original single (1x) button press to cancel the remote
Date: 2021-05-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: PARKING BRAKE, SEAT BELTS.
KEY, BLANK WITH TRANSMITTER Please note that after programming the new key integrated transmitter that Lock, Unlock and Remote Start will all function as expected but the Remote Start Cancel button requires a double (2x) button press versus the original single (1x) button press to cancel the remote
None listed.
| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| COMPASS | 93 |
| COMPASS 4X4 | 47 |
| COMPASS FWD | 32 |
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