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2008 Jeep Compass 4X4 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 23 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2008 Jeep Compass 4X4, 49% of all 47 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest suspension complaint count among 3 Compass 4X4 model years. These complaints report 2 fires. Median mileage at failure: 50,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
23
49% of 47 complaints
All complaints this year
47
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
50,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Jeep Compass 4X4 suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 26, 2010, latest Aug 28, 2018.

2008 Jeep Compass 4X4 suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Aug 2010Sep 2011Jul 2012Aug 2014Mar 2016Aug 2016Aug 2017
23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2010 to Aug 2018; peak Sep 2011 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2008 Jeep Compass 4X4

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Compass 4X4 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200779 (51%)
  2. 200823 (49%)
  3. 20096 (40%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Jeep Compass 4X4 have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 23 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2008 Jeep Compass 4X4, 49% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 50,000 miles.
Which Jeep Compass 4X4 year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2007 Jeep Compass 4X4 has the most suspension complaints (79), compared with 23 for the 2008.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2008 Jeep Compass 4X4?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Jeep Compass 4X4 is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.