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Recalls are issued for a make, model and model year. Whether the repair has already been done on one specific car is known only to its manufacturer and dealers. Check your vehicle's official status at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a dealer.
No US recalls found for the 2008 Jeep Compass.
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 208 - Occupant Restraint Systems. The bilingual airbag visor warning labels may not have been installed during vehicle assembly. Correction: Owners will be provided with labels and installation instructions.
Owners filed 93 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Jeep Compass (3 crashes, 2 injuries reported). Among 20 model years of this model, it ranks #12 for the most complaints (median 143).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 30 | |
| Suspension | 26 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 13 | |
| Engine | 13 | |
| Power train | 12 | |
| Unknown or other | 12 | |
| Steering | 9 | |
| Electrical system | 4 |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2008 Jeep Compass.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Jeep Compass 4-DR. w/SAB | – | – | – | 4★ |
EPA ratings for each 2008 Jeep Compass version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass 2WD 2.0 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 23 | 27 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Compass 2WD 2.4 L Manual 5-spd | 23 | 28 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Compass 2WD 2.4 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 21 | 25 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Compass 4WD 2.4 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 21 | 24 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Compass 4WD 2.4 L Manual 5-spd | 22 | 27 | 24 | $2,800 |
Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.