Body problems of the 2008 Jeep Compass

Front and rear crossmember corrosion (x69 warranty extension) - 2008-2012 Dodge caliber & Jeep Compass/patriot- NHTSA id # 10140027 my daughter was recently given a 2008 Jeep Compass by a family member for her 16th birthday. We took it to our local auto serviceman who checked the car out, and made us aware of the warranty extension b/c the font crossmembers are rusted out. We live in ohio and would qualify for the warranty, yet the car is past the 10 year timeframe. Other than this issue, the car is in great shape, only 85k miles. I contacted the dealership and Chrysler about the issue, and both said they would not honor the warranty. My questions are, is there anything else I can do, and if this is done as an extended warranty, are all customers formally notified? why would the dealership not ever recommend the fix if they serviced the car, which according to this family member, never happened? there has been no accident, but the car rattles a little when driven, so I want to fix it before something does happen.

2008 Jeep purchased brand new in 2010. In 2019 with only 71,000 miles and now viisible rust on the vehicle, my mechanic advised that the subframe was rotted through with rust and was soft and the subframe needs replacing ($1,750). I contacted fca (fiat Chrysler automobile) and they told me the warranty expired and I would have to pay for it.

I recently had to replace the crossmember on my 2008 Jeep Compass in the front due to corrosion causing steering issues when turning (loud clunk sound). The cost is expensive and I may have to replace the rear crossmember as well. I was also unaware of this recall and never contacted by the dealership to come in for replacement.

I was driving along. Hit my brakes. And then my driver front wheel screeched and went into the wheel well. After I had it towed to a shop they said it was a rotted out sub frame. If this would have happened going highway speeds I would have wrecked and possibly not be alive now. I was luckily on a back road so there was not any injuries.

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Compass 4x4. When the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a wheel alignment, the technician discovered that the frame of the vehicle was completely rusted. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

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 rusting out. This is a known issue with this year, make, and model and was covered under an �extended warranty� bulletin that we were not told about and now that has expired and it is not covered anymore. I was told the bulletin expired 9/2017 so now 1 year and 7 months later my vehicle with only 112k miles is going to need an expensive fix or basically be junked. The 2007 vehicles had a recall and even though mine was manufactured in 2007 there is no recourse available.

I recently purchased a 2008 Jeep Compass took it in for oil change and tire rotation they informed me that my engine cradle,there words not mine,was completely rotted and needed replaced! I do alot of traveling taking monthly trips to alabama and also deliver caters for my job. I often have my grandkids with me as well. I went on line and seen hundreds of complaints the same as mine! this issue is a death trap and Jeep manufactures should be held accountable for this defect! these Jeeps are not even 10yrs old this should not be happening I am posting my photos of mine to show how bad this situation is.

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Compass. While driving various speeds, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the undercarriage was corroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

We have been told by two different auto mechanics that the frame of our 2008 Jeep Compass is severely corroded - much more severe than should be for the amount of years/miles it is.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that there was engine cradle corrosion. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they diagnosed that the engine cradle would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage was at 80,000. Ds.

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Compass. While the vehicle was at the dealer for routine maintenance, it was diagnosed that the cross member was rusted. The manufacturer was notified, but the vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that the subframe had holes and was corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine subframe needed to be replaced immediately. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 91,700.

2008 Jeep Compass 115,000 miles rotted subframe. I called Chrysler and they said there was nothing they can do. Thank you! what a disappointment especially since they are aware of this problem and are not fixing it on the 2008. Noise started while driving on 7/6/16.

Leaks from the map lights. I think it is coming from the moon roof.

Recently purchased a 2008 Jeep Compass from a private owner in ohio. We went for inspection as required in pennsylvania where we live. The Jeep failed because the cross member frame was almost completely rusted out. The service manager at the dealership said this is a defect in how the Jeep was manufactured. The placement of the air conditioner with the constant dripping and condensation plus the use of road salt in ohio caused the frame to corrode. Chrysler is aware of the problem and has recalled 2007 and older Jeeps but is not honoring the extended warranty on the 2008 and newer models even though they know there is a huge problem in the design. The repairs are going to cost over 1500. 00 dollars with no guarantee it wont happen again just by using the air conditioner. How many people have to complain or something bad happens before Chrysler will do something about the problem? every Jeep no matter what year should be covered under the recall.

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in for routine maintenance, the independent mechanic discovered that the sub frame of the vehicle had rusted and corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Compass. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle hit a pothole and began to decrease in speed. The contact observed a metal piece hanging under the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the subframe, rear cross member, and lower control arm were corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 74,051.

Sub frame rot, sub frame that supports the engine. Local Jeep service center said it was in need of repairs soon. Jeep recalled the 2007 Compass for just this issue, there's obvious defect. Others with 2008 Compass is reporting the exact same problem.

My Compass creaks and rattles loudly over bumps. Took it to a garage and they notified me that the subframes were rotted requiring replacement of the subframes, but also replacement of the control arms, links, as well as the need for an alignment. This car is only 7 years old and should not have this problem. I have seen the recall for the same problem with the 2007 Compass and have seen many instances for the 2008 Jeep Compass on safercar. Gov and elsewhere on the internet. It is clear that the issue that plagued the 2007 model year is the same with the 2008's. I would like to know if the 2008 Jeep Compass subframe is the same component used in the 2007 model. If yes, I can't understand why they would not have also recalled the 2008 models.

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Compass 4x4. The contact stated that while having the vehicle serviced for an oil change, it was discovered that the front sub frame was partially rotted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the entire front sub frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 128,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Compass. While at an independent mechanic for repair, the mechanic diagnosed that the front cross member was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 89,000.

39000 miles and so many suspention problems control arms,ball joints,tie rods,struts hoping my family doesn't die in this vehicle what I see in the news about Chrysler lately scares the hell out of me trying to keep this vehicle off freeway don't know where to turn Chrysler says there is no problem but going on line there are so many others having the same experience with their Jeeps I don't believe what they say they tell me it's 4000 mi over warranty nothing can be done I'm afraid the wheels will fall off what the $#%^ can I do I don't have the l money to buy a new car or keep fixing this one I think it's a faulty design and so do numerous mechanics in the USA and canada something's messed up when parts prematurely go bad and if you look into it I'm sure you will see a pattern I babied this car since new hoping it would last twenty years don't know if any one has died but I think to myself its probable being so many complaints I have read any kind of help available this is my forth Jeep and I never have seen anything like this with the ten or so cars I have owned hope you can help! before something bad happens where can I turn driving this is frightening and I couldn't sell this to another family after what my mechanic has told me about these kind of Jeeps please help! what would you do what should I do thanks.