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2008 Jeep Compass Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 27 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2008 Jeep Compass, 29% of all 93 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest suspension complaint count among 19 Compass model years. Median mileage at failure: 96,500 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
27
29% of 93
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
96,500 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Jeep Compass suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 16, 2013, latest Feb 11, 2022.

2008 Jeep Compass suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month3Dec 2013Mar 2015Jan 2016May 2016Jul 2017May 2018Oct 2019
27 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2013 to Feb 2022; peak Jun 2016 (3).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2008 Jeep Compass

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Compass model year

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

  1. 200783 (32%)
  2. 200827 (29%)
  3. 200917 (39%)
  4. 20108 (11%)
  5. 201131 (17%)
  6. 201212 (7%)
  7. 20133 (4%)
  8. 201414 (5%)
  9. 20152 (2%)
  10. 20168 (3%)
  11. 201710 (4%)
  12. 201827 (3%)
  13. 20197 (2%)
  14. 20209 (6%)
  15. 20212 (3%)
  16. 202210 (5%)
  17. 20232 (4%)
  18. 20240 (0%)
  19. 20252 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Jeep Compass have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 27 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2008 Jeep Compass, 29% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 96,500 miles.
Which Jeep Compass year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2007 Jeep Compass has the most suspension complaints (83), compared with 27 for the 2008.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2008 Jeep Compass?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Jeep Compass 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.