2008 Jeep Compass 4X4 steering problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2008 Jeep Compass 4X4 — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The crossmember (subframe) is rotting away and when this part fails a serious crash may result. Jeep issued a bulletin (23-012-14) for 2007 compass for this same problem authorizing an extension to warranty for 10 years and if found to repair without cost to owner. Just call jeep about my 2008…”
filed Aug 29, 2016
“The clock spring was going in the steering column. It started as a clicking noise when I turned the wheel. I was told it was the axle shaft and replaced it and still had the same noise. I took it to a garage and they found the clock spring was bad. He said that when these go your steering wheel…”
filed Dec 7, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Compass 4X4 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Compass 4X4 | 36 | 23% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Jeep Compass 4X4
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.