5.9% of complaints about the 2008 Jeep Compass 4X4 came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2008 vehicle — around the middle of the 262 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 7.8 yr in service. The most-reported system is suspension (22 complaints), typically at 6.8 yr or about 50,000 miles.
BALL JOINT ON THE 2008 JEEP COMPASS IS HAS GONE BAD AFTER JUST 50,000 MILES. OVER 1/2 " OF PLAY IN THE JOINT THAT COULD CAUSE SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL FROM THE VEHICLE CAUSING A DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMPASS 4X4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE SERVICED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,970.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMPASS 4X4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR ROUTINE SERVICE WHEN THE MECHANIC ADVISED THAT SHE NEEDED TO REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 53,850. UPDATED 08-01-12 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE BALL JOINT WAS REPLACED ON JULY 14, 2012 AT A COST OF $ 402.00. UPDATED 08/01/12