general problems of the 2008 Jeep Compass

Three problems related to structure have been reported for the 2008 Jeep Compass. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Structure problem

Failure Date: 03/24/2016

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Compass. While pulling out of a parking lot, the contact heard a loud noise near the front driver side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician noticed that underneath the vehicle, the subframe, control arm, and crossmember bar were corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, the fuel filter was corroded and not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000.

2 Structure problem

Failure Date: 09/15/2010

After a heavy rain, the map lights become filled with water and leak.

3 Structure problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2009

I have had the same problem with the water coming in through the map light, my 2008 Jeep Compass has been to the dealer 3 time's, the whole sun roof and everything around it has been replaced, I was told too much insulation was put in by the door area. Who knows the real problem.


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