Does the 2008 Jeep Compass FWD have suspension problems?

NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2008 Jeep Compass FWD, 53% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 46,900 miles.

Which Jeep Compass FWD year has the most suspension complaints?

The 2008 Jeep Compass FWD has the most suspension complaints (17), compared with 17 for the 2008.

Is there a suspension recall for the 2008 Jeep Compass FWD?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Jeep Compass FWD is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2008 Jeep Compass FWD Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2008 Jeep Compass FWD, 53% of all 32 complaints for this model year. That is the highest suspension complaint count among 4 Compass FWD model years. Median mileage at failure: 46,900 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 17; 53% of 32 complaints
All complaints this year: 32
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 46,900 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2008 Jeep Compass FWD suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 19, 2011, latest Nov 15, 2018.

17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2011 to Nov 2018; peak Sep 2012 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2008 Jeep Compass FWD

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Compass FWD model year

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

20077 (35%)
200817 (53%)
20092 (40%)
20101 (10%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Jeep Compass FWD have suspension problems?: NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2008 Jeep Compass FWD, 53% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 46,900 miles.
Which Jeep Compass FWD year has the most suspension complaints?: The 2008 Jeep Compass FWD has the most suspension complaints (17), compared with 17 for the 2008.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2008 Jeep Compass FWD?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Jeep Compass FWD is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.