2008 Jeep Compass 4x4: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Jun 30, 2016 · Suspension · 140,000 miles · PA

I purchased my car new in 2007 with 98 miles on it. In 2011, with nearly 40,000 miles, both my front control arms needed replaced. I have since needed them (along with the tires) replaced at least 5 times. Granted, I now have over 140k miles on my car, but this is not something that should happen on a regular basis. I've had at least 3 mechanics tell me they have had numerous repairs made on other compass vehicles and to "hold on to my receipts" if there is a recall.

Filed Oct 26, 2015 · Body · 104,000 miles · MA

My compass creaks and rattles loudly over bumps. Took it to a garage and they notified me that the subframes were rotted requiring replacement of the subframes, but also replacement of the control arms, links, as well as the need for an alignment.this car is only 7 years old and should not have this problem. I have seen the recall for the same problem with the 2007 compass and have seen many instances for the 2008 jeep compass on and elsewhere on the internet. It is clear that the issue that plagued the 2007 model year is the same with the 2008's. I would like to know if the 2008 jeep compass subframe is the same component used in the 2007 model. If yes, I can't understand why they would not have also recalled the 2008 models.

Filed Sep 22, 2014 · Suspension · 44,000 miles · OR

Ball joints went bad at 44000 miles!

Filed Aug 11, 2014 · Suspension · 40,000 miles · LA

Ball joints needed to be replaced.... I purchased 4 brand new tires around the end of 2012. The front two tires were so bad due to the ball joint/bearings I had to purchase two new front tires in april 2014. That's when I actually noticed it. I'm sure they needed replacement sooner than that. I was told both ball bearings and something called a hub barring to both the left and right wheel were so bad they were surprised I made it this long without the wheel locking up on me. I'm $1800.00 in the hole due the this problem. I'm now seeing this is a serious problem with jeep compass. They need to do something to accommodate all of their customers for this ongoing problem. I want some answers!!!

Filed Jun 3, 2014 · Body, Steering · 39,000 miles · CA

39000 miles and so many suspension problems control arms,ball joints,tie rods,struts hoping my family doesn't die in this vehicle what I see in the news about chrysler lately scares the hell out of me trying to keep this vehicle off freeway don't know where to turn chrysler says there is no problem but going on line there are so many others having the same experience with their jeeps I don't believe what they say they tell me it's 4000 mi over warranty nothing can be done I'm afraid the wheels will fall off what the $#%^ can I do I don't have the l money to buy a new car or keep fixing this one I think it's a faulty design and so do numerous mechanics in the USA and canada something's messed up when parts prematurely go bad and if you look into it I'm sure you will see a pattern I babied this car since new hoping it would last twenty years don't know if any one has died but I think to myself its probable being so many complaints I have read any kind of help available this is my forth jeep and I never have seen anything like this with the ten or so cars I have owned hope you can help! Before something bad happens where can I turn driving this is frightening and I couldn't sell this to another family after what my mechanic has told me about these kind of jeeps please help! What would you do what should I do thanks

Filed Feb 15, 2013 · Steering, Suspension · 23,973 miles · MI

The vehicle was bought brand new in 2010. Went to the dealership to get one of the tires replaced. The automotive mechanics found multiple problems in the control arm and the ball joint of the wheel. The mechanic told me that the problem is very common to jeep compass. I just want to file a complaint because the problem is not suppose to occur unless the vehicle is driven all the time or always driven to very far destinations. In this case, it is not. I understand that this type of problem might be cause by something else, like bumps on the road, or a heavy object hit on the road. I do not recall any incidents with my jeep compass that could cause this problem. The vehicle was brand new and not suppose to have that kind of problem that could potentially harm my family and myself.

Filed Jul 10, 2012 · Suspension · 53,850 miles · MO

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

Filed Jul 10, 2012 · Suspension · 65,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep compass. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a routine oil change when she was informed that the upper control arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that warranty would cover the repair costs. The failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 66,000.

Filed Apr 4, 2012 · Steering · 99,512 miles · MI

Left front tie rod failed while turning out of a driveway.

Filed Jan 4, 2012 · Steering, Suspension · 50,000 miles · PA

The steering began to pull sharply to the side. When the jeep was taken to the shop, the mechanic was able to get the part immediately from the dealer because the part was kept in stock because it is so often replaced. The mechanic said that lower ball joints typically last at least twice as long as these and that continued driving without replacement could have resulted in losing complete steering control. He said he believed the lower ball joints to have a serious design flaw. Upon researching online, I found that many other owners had the same problem, having to replace their lower ball joints with even fewer miles and more frequently. This could easily result in an accident. There should at least be a safety notification sent out to alert other drivers of the danger caused by this design flaw. When I wrote to chrysler, I received a letter asking me to call to discuss the matter. When I called the customer service representative was unwilling to admit to a fault in the product.

Filed Oct 11, 2011 · Suspension · 18,970 miles · MD

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.

Filed Sep 23, 2011 · Steering, Suspension · 38,417 miles · NY

Our 2008 jeep compass has ball joint and tie rod end failure.