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2008 Jeep Compass Engine Problems

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 Jeep Compass, 16% of all 93 complaints for this model year. That is #13 highest engine complaint count among 19 Compass model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 123,000 miles.

Engine complaints
15
16% of 93
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
123,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Jeep Compass engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 31, 2014, latest Aug 25, 2020.

2008 Jeep Compass engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Jan 2014Aug 2014Aug 2015Apr 2016Feb 2018Apr 2019Apr 2020
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2014 to Aug 2020; peak Jul 2019 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2008 Jeep Compass

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Compass model year

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

  1. 200751 (20%)
  2. 200815 (16%)
  3. 20096 (14%)
  4. 201011 (15%)
  5. 201151 (27%)
  6. 201245 (24%)
  7. 201314 (18%)
  8. 2014116 (38%)
  9. 201543 (38%)
  10. 2016174 (59%)
  11. 201777 (34%)
  12. 2018492 (52%)
  13. 2019169 (51%)
  14. 202083 (59%)
  15. 202124 (30%)
  16. 202241 (18%)
  17. 202310 (22%)
  18. 20249 (17%)
  19. 20254 (15%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Jeep Compass have engine problems?
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Jeep Compass, 16% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 123,000 miles.
Which Jeep Compass year has the most engine complaints?
The 2018 Jeep Compass has the most engine complaints (492), compared with 15 for the 2008.
Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Jeep Compass?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Jeep Compass is classified under engine. 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.