Table 1 shows one common wheel related problems of the 2008 Jeep Compass.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wheel problems |
New nexxen n5000 tires placed on vehicle and front end aligned. With in 2 months tires showed uneven tire wear with wires showing in areas. Submitted these defective tires under warranty for replacements. 3 months later at around 15,000 miles rear tire developed knot/bubble in the tire causing the car to bounce when driving. Replaced all 4 tires with different brand. I will never buy nexxen tires again.
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 Compass and they told me since original factory warranty has experied I would be 100% responsible for repair cost. First off, the crossmember should not rot away after onlky 8 yrs, second since they acknowledge 2007 had a problem , my 2008 should be included. Most importantly, since the failure of this part could result in lack of control and may cause a crash resulting in injury or death there should be a recall for all Jeeps to inspect and replace any parts showing severe rust and rotting.
The part is front and wheel hub bearings. Took my car in for repairs and they found that the front and rear hub bearings are deteriorated but no other part was. Was advised to take it to a Jeep dealership. I took it imperial Jeep in mendon, MA and they check it and could not explain why these parts are deteriorated. Said they had never seen this before. Contacted Jeep customer service and they offered to pay 50% but was not told that the offer was only valid for 30 days so when I called back which was past the 30 days, I was informed they would not honor the original offer. Not sure where I can go from here.
The vehicle was bought brand new in 2010. Went to the dealership to get one of the tires replaced. The automotive mechanics found multiple problems in the control arm and the ball joint of the wheel. The mechanic told me that the problem is very common to Jeep Compass. I just want to file a complaint because the problem is not suppose to occur unless the vehicle is driven all the time or always driven to very far destinations. In this case, it is not. I understand that this type of problem might be cause by something else, like bumps on the road, or a heavy object hit on the road. I do not recall any incidents with my Jeep Compass that could cause this problem. The vehicle was brand new and not suppose to have that kind of problem that could potentially harm my family and myself.
My 2008 Jeep Compass began making a loud noise a few months ago. I recently brought it in and had the control arms placed, ball joints, rear brakes and had an alignment. After I left the car began shaking on the highway and while breaking, I brought it back and was told that I now needed tie rods, which should have been noticed when they did the alignment. The Jeep has less then 55,000 and I only drive it 20 minutes to and from work. Jeep refuses to help me bc I am not the original owner, which I did not find out until recently. . The car was sold to me as a demo car, not a used car. I am pregnant and very nervous that this car is going to keep falling apart.