Model year
2008 Jeep Compass
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 93 complaints for the 2008 Jeep Compass (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 0 recalls and 79 complaints under COMPASS 4X4 and COMPASS FWD. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are SUSPENSION (25), STRUCTURE:BODY (20), ENGINE (13). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 22–25 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,700–$3,050, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2007 259 complaints
- 2008 93 complaints
- 2009 44 complaints
- 2010 71 complaints
- 2011 188 complaints
- 2012 184 complaints
- 2013 80 complaints
- 2014 307 complaints
- 2015 113 complaints
- 2016 293 complaints
- 2017 229 complaints
- 2018 946 complaints
- 2019 330 complaints
- 2020 143 complaints
- 2021 81 complaints
- 2022 225 complaints
- 2023 49 complaints
- 2024 53 complaints
- 2025 29 complaints
- 2026 5 complaints
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
93 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 3, fire flag on 0, injury field 2, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| COMPASS 4X4 | 0 | 47 |
| COMPASS FWD | 0 | 32 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass 2WD · 2L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 27 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| Compass 2WD · 2.4L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 28 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Compass 4WD · 2.4L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 24 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Compass 4WD · 2.4L · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 27 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| Compass 2WD · 2.4L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 25 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2008 Jeep Compass at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.