2008 Jeep Compass Problems, complaints & recalls

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. Very dangerous because the vehicle stalled in moving traffic suddenly. Also, there was a gasoline smell near the vehicle when parked. Several mechanics tried to find the issue but failed.

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! Now the vehicle only has130000 miles on it and the CVT worst transmission ever is going out which is 5000 to fix I can't believe there is no recall knowing these vehicles have and are know for bad transmissions so now I am not only out a vehicle I am out the money I spent on buying this vehicle not to mention what I have spent to fix it!

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 birthday. We took it to our local Auto serviceman who checked the car out, and made us aware of the Warranty Extension b/c the Font Crossmembers are rusted out. We live in Ohio and would qualify for the Warranty, yet the car is past the 10 year timeframe. Other than this issue, the car is in great shape,...

Vehicle stalls out after filling gas tank with fuel. It stalls while idling in park and it stalls while driving in traffic and when stopped with foot on the brake. After rome online searching, the problem seems to be the vapor/liquid separator valve in the top of the fuel tank not stopping the charcoal filter from being flooded with fuel. This has happened numerous times in the month since I purchased the vehicle. It last happened on 09/10/2020

I bought a used vehicle from a small private used dealership in las vegas nv believing it had 134000 miles when in reality they knew that was not the real mileage it has over 172,000 cant get my money back cz they say I bought it has is they tamper with the odometer and lie to me I was recently aware when I got insurance from geico it was there when I saw the truth about the vehicle true history and odometer the dealership name is emporio auto sales located 2685 n nellis blvd, las vegas, nv 89115. *Tr

My subframe has completely rotted out. My local dealer informed me it is out of warranty. I see thousands of people have the same issue which is why you extended the warranty but nobody informed us about it! The design of this model is flawed; the parts are inferior for a snowbelt state and to top it off the exhaust from the air conditioner leaks directly on the front subframe. 3 Separate mechanics have told me this should not have happened; I should not have to pay for parts you know are no good. Please tell me...

Balance shaft module has left metal in our oil.It went bad causing our engine to go dead while we was driving down interstate.

The jeep compass 2008 truck was on the highway and it turn on the airbag light and it started to turn it of and back on until it just left a solid airbag light. My vehicle hasn't in no accidents or any off rode use. *Tr

Air bag light stays on while driving. After shutting the car off and restarting, the airbag light still is on. I'm afraid that my airbags will not work if I am ever in an accident.

2008 Jeep purchased brand new in 2010. In 2019 with only 71,000 miles and now viisible rust on the vehicle, my mechanic advised that the subframe was rotted through with rust and was soft and the subframe needs replacing ($1,750). I contacted fca (fiat chrysler automobile) and they told me the warranty expired and I would have to pay for it.

Rear subframe rusted to the point of needing replaced. Car has only 97000 miles on it. There is no reason that the car should be this rusted, there needs to be a recall on the rear subframes, and add additional support to ensure the safety of the vehicle.

T-bone accident - 1 suv ran red light - hit jeep at ca. 50 Mph on passenger side, and hit other suv which was parallel to and left of jeep. Jeep traveled at ca. 20 Mp (green light) air bags did not deploy on jeep, did on other two suvs which were bigger suvs - jeep driver sustained many injuries since airbags did not deploy*dt *tr

When filling the gas tank all the way up. The car locked up steering was uncontralloble brakes were locking on and off like jumping and almost hit an oncoming car. Car shutoff and went turn back on until 5 minutes in was in full motion going 55mph on a city street. Scariest time I've ever been driving. Now that I have researched there is numerous complaints of the same instance happening to others. Having to do with when the fuel tank is all the way full. Literally could have died. Someone will get badly injured or death if this is not corrected.

After refueling within 1-2 miles spits spuders bucks, then stalls! Safty is at issue of causing a accident or getting hit!!!! Make jeep accountable! Happens evertime now 6 mos.

Brought my car in for a front end noise. Mechanic determined my front and rear crossmember especially the front were rotted out with holes. I received a letter from car company dated 2/15/2017 that car warranty was extended for ten years. The problem was not identified until 2019 I was told the warranty expired 12/2018. Car co. Said they would not cover. I see many complaints regarding this issue. I would think it should have been a recall, quite a safety issue we are left to suck it up. I would like to bring this to light. I feel the company is getting away with a dangerous expensive oops.

I can be at full speed my car would reduce speed or completely shut down in the middle of driving

I recently had to replace the crossmember on my 2008 jeep compass in the front due to corrosion causing steering issues when turning (loud clunk sound). The cost is expensive and I may have to replace the rear crossmember as well. I was also unaware of this recall and never contacted by the dealership to come in for replacement.

The car stalls, and jerks after I put in gas. When it stalls, the car turns off.

Our 2008 jeep compass has a clunking noise on the driver's side near the front wheel when driving and turning the wheel. We took it to a mechanic and he stated the subframe is heavily corroded and is rusting out. This is a known issue with this year, make, and model and was covered under an 'extended warranty' bulletin that we were not told about and now that has expired and it is not covered anymore. I was told the bulletin expired 9/2017 so now 1 year and 7 months later my vehicle with only 112k miles is going to need an expensive fix or basically be junked. The 2007 vehicles had a recall and even though mine was manufactured in 2007 there is no recourse available.

2008 Jeep compass. Consumer writes in regards to front and rear corrosion. *Ld *tr

The subframe is rotting out to the point it's dangerous to drive

Leaks from the map lights.I think it is coming from the moon roof.

Can't fill the fuel tank fast. There is an antisiphon ball valve in the tank that sticks. Takes forever to fill the tank

I recently discovered when bringing my 2008 jeep compass to a mechanic that my entire subframe is completely rotted out. The subframe is so rotted out that he suggested getting it towed home because the wheel might completely fall off if I hit a pot hole hard enough. The body on my jeep is nearly flawless and the engine only has 70,000 original miles. Is see on other sites there is a recall on all the compass models leading up to the 2007 model due to the subframe rotting out. I have also seen this is a common...

2008 Jeep compass. Consumer writes in regards to fuel tank issues. *Ld *tr