2008 Jeep Compass 4x4 problems

Filed Aug 28, 2018 · Body, Suspension · 70,000 miles · NJ

Severe noise and frame rusted out!

Filed Jul 29, 2018 · Body · 138,000 miles · NC

The rear end was making a clunking noise. Took it into a mechanic who informed me the rear frame was rusted through and was close to breaking. He had to secure the rear end to the frame with ratchet straps to allow me to drive it to a mechanic who could fix it. Only one bolt secured the rear end to the frame it was so damaged. Had it broken off while I was driving, I probably would have been severely injured if not killed.

Filed Jul 13, 2018 · Fuel system · 122,000 miles · VA

Within 2 minutes after pumping gas car stalls and steering wheel locks and car shuts off. This happens at any situation after pumping whether stationary, in motion, on a city street or a highway, turning. This has happened on multiple occasions.

Filed May 31, 2018 · Fuel system · 135,000 miles · KS

When the gas tank is filled/topped off the car randomly stalls while driving. The car steering locks up and is very dangerous in traffic. It happens until the gas tank is less than full.

Filed Apr 16, 2018 · Body · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep compass 4x4. When the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a wheel alignment, the technician discovered that the frame of the vehicle was completely rusted. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Mar 23, 2018 · Fuel system · 110,000 miles · IL

Gas tank want take gas when filling tank keep shutting off, I was told by dealer it was a valve in the tank.

Filed Mar 22, 2018 · Steering · 124,400 miles · IL

Front sub frame rusted out.

Filed Dec 5, 2017 · Suspension · 105,000 miles · OH

Received the february 15, 2017 letter about the warranty extended to 10 years/ unlimited miles on the front and rear crossmembers. At the time of the letter the condition mentioned had not been experienced. The condition did present itself and the vehicle was taken in for inspection. Both the front and rear were recommended be replaced however was informed the warranty period is from the build date which was in october 2007 therefor missing the warranty period by a month. If the letter stated the date of manufacture an inspection could have been scheduled before it expired.

Filed Oct 3, 2017 · Fuel system · VA

Every time I fill my car with gas I expect the car to stall and turn off while I'm driving down the road. It's extremely dangerous and it happens every time. This is a known issue which jeep needs to issue a recall for and refuses to. It is extremely dangerous to have people driving on the road whose engines can shut off at any moment causing them to come to a complete standstill even in the middle of the highway. The problem is the vapor/liquid separator valve located at the top of the fuel tank. The valve is designed to prevent liquid fuel from entering the charcoal canister/emissions system. When the valve fails, liquid gas can enter the line and fill the charcoal canister. After refueling the PCM on the vehicle detects a change in fuel level. Then, when the engine meets certain temperature and driving criteria, the PCM issues a purge command to the charcoal canister to remove the stored gas vapors. It's at that point that all the liquid gas in the line gets sucked into the charcoal canister. The PCM expects to see gas vapors entering the intake manifold and it is prepared to adjust air/fuel mixtures to compensate. However, it is not prepared to see liquid gas coming into the intake. That's what causes the engine to stall. Unfortunately, the only fix is to replace the entire gas tank.

Filed Aug 23, 2017 · Fuel system, Suspension · MO

The gas tank will not take gas. I had the catalyt. Coverter fixed. The valve inside the gas tank does not work properly, and my research online shows this is a common problem with jeep compasses.