Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2008 Jeep Compass has 7 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
7
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2020 | ENGINE | BALANCE SHAFT MODULE HAS LEFT METAL IN OUR OIL.IT WENT BAD CAUSING OUR ENGINE TO GO DEAD WHILE WE WA... |
| Mar 18, 2016 | ENGINE | CAR HAS ~79,000 MILES. IT STALLS AFTER FILLING UP EVERY TIME. AFTER ABOUT 5-10 MINS OF KEEPING THE I... |
| Sep 24, 2015 | ENGINE | WHINING NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE OVER 65 MPH. HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION BEFORE. DID REGULAR ... |
| Apr 16, 2015 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMPASS. WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE LEAKED FUEL AND THE CHECK ENGINE... |
| Aug 15, 2014 | ENGINE | DRIVING AND ENGINE JUST SHUT OFF. JUNE 18,2014 DRIVING AND ENGINE JUST SHUT OFF. JULY 10,2014 DRIV... |
| Mar 29, 2012 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN | I STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT, BEGAN TO ACCELERATE WHEN LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND THE CAR STARTED SHAKING. ... |
| Apr 8, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMPASS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE VEHICLE ST... |