2008 Jeep Compass FWD Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2008 Jeep Compass FWD, and owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2008 Jeep Compass FWD. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Jeep Compass FWD have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 62,833 miles. Complaints peaked in 2012 with 7 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Our 2008 jeep compass has a clunking noise on the driver's side near the front wheel when driving and turning the wheel. We took it to a mechanic and he stated the subframe is heavily corroded and is”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 10, 2019 · Structure
“I recently discovered when bringing my 2008 jeep compass to a mechanic that my entire subframe is completely rotted out. The subframe is so rotted out that he suggested getting it towed home because t”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 26, 2019 · Unknown or other
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2008 Jeep Compass (Compass 2WD, Compass 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 22–25 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 21–23 / 24–28 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2/2.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios); Manual 5-spd |
Compare Jeep Compass FWD model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Jeep Compass FWD model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Jeep Compass FWD | 0 | 20 |
| 2008 Jeep Compass FWD | 0 | 32 |
| 2009 Jeep Compass FWD | 0 | 5 |
| 2010 Jeep Compass FWD | 0 | 10 |
Checking a specific 2008 Jeep Compass FWD
How do I know if my 2008 Jeep Compass FWD has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Jeep dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Jeep models
- Grand Cherokee29,093 complaints
- Wrangler15,984 complaints
- Cherokee14,838 complaints
- Liberty8,881 complaints
- Compass3,705 complaints
- Patriot2,790 complaints
- Commander2,752 complaints
- Renegade2,202 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.