Table 1 shows three common steering related problems of the 2008 Jeep Compass. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (13 problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering tie rod assembly (eight problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering problems | |
| Steering Tie Rod Assembly problems | |
| Steering Column problems |
When filling the gas tank all the way up. The car locked up steering was uncontralloble brakes were locking on and off like jumping and almost hit an oncoming car. Car shutoff and went turn back on until 5 minutes in was in full motion going 55mph on a city street. Read details...
While driving the car started pulling to the left and right. Pulled the wheel to check tie rod ends, cv shaft, control arm and found that the k-frame had rusted so bad that the control arm was loose. Read details...
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. Read details...