| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2008 Jeep Compass repairs by problem area
Engine (11%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (53%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 38 repairs.
2008 Jeep Compass repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (16%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (26%)
< $100 (45%)
Chart based on 38 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Jeep Compass
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual AWD
| Jeep Compass in New Zealand Aug 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Oct 2008620 mi | Blown front speaker. | ||
2008 Jeep Compass 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Jeep Compass in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2013 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Jul 201369440 miC $2200 | New water pump, alternator, multi-function turn signal switch | ||
| Jeep Compass in Quebec, Canada May 2013 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Aug 201339060 miC $1100 | Jerking in transmission and drive train ball joint missing, new rear brakes | ||
| Sep 201339680 mi | Brought the vehicule back due to jerkng in the transmission. The garage reported that the vehicule was okay. | ||
2008 Jeep Compass 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| Jeep Compass in Maine, United States Mar 2015 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Apr 2016 | Shortly after putting in a replacement (used) transmission...maybe 10,000 miles later, the car would go over 60mph for a hour or so and then trans overheat light on and car slows to 10mph. Could go 50 or so for first 2 hours but then it would overheat. | ||
| Jeep Compass in Texas, United States Jun 2014 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Sep 201481000 miUS $90 | Clunking noise from front suspension, diagnosed as bad stabilizer link. Replaced both stabilizer links. | ||
| Jeep Compass in Ontario, Canada Aug 2009 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Nov 201024540 mi | Gearshift safety solenoid wires frayed and became disconnected, was unable to get vehicle out of Park. | ||
| Jan 201126660 miC $170 | Slight intermittent clunk from the front end while driving. Dealer checked it out to find play in R/ F tie rod slightly out of tolerance. Replaced part under warranty. All good, great job by dealer. | ||
| May 201129720 mi | TPS system would always light up and say to check the system, but the system seemed to work fine. | ||
| Jan 201226900 miC $1200 | Right front ball joint was worn. Needed to replace the entire lower control arm (part from Chrysler) and do a wheel alignment. Also had new front brakes, rears serviced and oil change done on the same repair order. | ||
| Oct 201241640 miC $720 | Ball joint/lower control arm assembly. | ||
| Jeep Compass in Ontario, Canada Aug 2008 - Nov 2015 | |||
| Apr 201035960 mi | Leather had cracked on Drivers Seat. | ||
| Sep 201164480 miC $600 | Replaced Ball Joints with after market parts. | ||
| Mar 201269440 miC $500 | Replaced 2 front bushings with after market parts. | ||
| Jun 201273160 miC $550 | Replaced alternator. | ||
| Dec 201395480 miC $150 | Engine warning light. Needed to replace the Temperature Sensor (for outside temperature) and clear a warning related to the Key/FOB. | ||
| Jan 201482060 miC $1000 | Replaced Ball Joint & Alignment. | ||
| Mar 2015109740 miC $1000 | Oil Pan had to be replaced. | ||
| Jul 2015116760 miC $250 | Fan relays. | ||
2008 Jeep Compass 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Jeep Compass in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2008 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jul 201015500 mi | bumper - jounce replaced on right and left sides. Worn out or defective. There was noise and some looseness when going over slight bumps such as manhole covers. Now repaired everything is much better. | ||
| Aug 201228600 mi | Dealer replaced both front struts as one was in very poor condition. | ||
| Dec 201232240 mi | needed both control arms replaced. | ||
| Jun 201550220 mi | Throttle Body had to be replaced. | ||
| Aug 201551460 mi | Left tie-rod needed replacing. | ||
2008 Jeep Compass 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| Jeep Compass in Ontario, Canada Apr 2008 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Apr 2008310 mi | Squeak in clutch was repaired under warranty. There was a tbs out about it. They just lubed the clutch return spring. | ||
| Mar 200918600 mi | Black rubber trim on back bumper was lifting off. | ||
| Sep 200929760 mi | Tie rod ends worn out. both sides. | ||
| Sep 201046500 miC $1200 | lower control arms where replaced and front end alignment done | ||
| Nov 201285560 miC $800 | left front ball joint and both lower control arms in front end | ||
| Apr 2014105400 miC $130 | right outer tie rod end replaced | ||
| May 2014107000 miC $300 | left front wheel bearing was replaced | ||
| Jul 2014112100 miC $250 | Switch for power windows was replaced | ||
| Oct 2014114800 miC $300 | upper control arms replaced | ||
| Nov 2014116300 miC $300 | front struts replaced | ||
| Feb 2016131440 miC $280 | right front wheel bearing was replaced | ||
2008 Jeep Compass 4dr SUV
158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Jeep Compass in Ontario, Canada Apr 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Apr 200912400 miC $65 | |||
| Jeep Compass in Kansas, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Apr 201462300 miUS $400 | Bad trans. Line | ||
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