Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2008 Jeep Compass has 13 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
13
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The vehicle stalled when waiting for lights and at low speed turning after the fuel tank was filled ... |
| Jul 10, 2019 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | AFTER REFUELING WITHIN 1-2 MILES SPITS SPUDERS BUCKS, THEN STALLS! SAFTY IS AT ISSUE OF CAUSING A AC... |
| Feb 12, 2018 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I JUST GOT GAS AND WAS ABOUT TO PULL INTO TRAFFIC WHEN OUT OF THE BLUE MY ENGINE JUST STOPPED RUNNIN... |
| Dec 19, 2017 | POWER TRAIN | SUB-FRAME CROSS MEMBER IS COMPLETELY RUSTED AND DANGEROUS, CAR HAS LOST ALIGNMENT. LOST CONTROL BUT ... |
| Oct 3, 2016 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I FINANCE THIS JEEP IN 2014. ONLY HAD THE CAR FOR 2YRS. CURRENTLY MAKING PAYMENTS ON THE CAR. MY JEE... |
| Jun 1, 2016 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMPASS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEAT WA... |
| Jun 1, 2016 | POWER TRAIN | WHILE ME AND FIANCE DRIVE DOWN THE INTERSTATE AT ABOUT 65-70MPH ON A HOT DAY, THE TRANSMISSION FLUID... |
| Mar 26, 2015 | POWER TRAIN | MANUAL TRANSMISSION WENT. *TR |
| Jun 28, 2014 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING THE SPEED LIMIT WHICH WAS 70MPH. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR SLOWED DOWN TO 40MP... |
| May 29, 2014 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES | THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH SHORTED OUT CAUSING THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO FAIL, TRANSMISSION TO SHIFT INCORRECT... |
| Feb 1, 2014 | POWER TRAIN | CVT TRANSMISSION CAUSING WHINE UPON ACCELERATION AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT 70K MILES. WHEEL HUB A... |
| Mar 1, 2012 | POWER TRAIN | ON FREEWAY, SUDDENLY FELT NO POWER. CAR LOST POWER AND WOULD NOT GO OVER 20 MPH. GOT OFF FREEWAY, ... |
| Nov 10, 2009 | POWER TRAIN | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMPASS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON ANY INCLINE IN THE DRIVE POSITIO... |