2008 Jeep Compass suspension problems

Filed Feb 11, 2022 · Suspension, Transmission · MO

I bought this vehicle in nov of 2021 took it to local mechanic who quoted me 1000 to fix it completely so I did a little at a time the suspension control arms and rockers completely bad! Now the vehicle only has130000 miles on it and the CVT worst transmission ever is going out which is 5000 to fix I can’t believe there is no recall knowing these vehicles have and are know for bad transmissions so now I am not only out a vehicle I am out the money I spent on buying this vehicle not to mention what I have spent to fix it!

Filed Jul 28, 2020 · Suspension · 100,000 miles · OH

My subframe has completely rotted out. My local dealer informed me it is out of warranty. I see thousands of people have the same issue which is why you extended the warranty but nobody informed us about it! The design of this model is flawed; the parts are inferior for a snowbelt state and to top it off the exhaust from the air conditioner leaks directly on the front subframe. 3 separate mechanics have told me this should not have happened; I should not have to pay for parts you know are no good. Please tell me you are going to stand behind your products! We own a company and have several jeep vehicles but if this is not fixed we will be trading them all in and will move to another vendor who will stand behind their products and wants to keep their customers safe! Even the local dealer said this was ridiculous and that you should be doing a recall on this!

Filed Oct 18, 2019 · Suspension · 97,000 miles · MI

Rear subframe rusted to the point of needing replaced. Car has only 97000 miles on it. There is no reason that the car should be this rusted, there needs to be a recall on the rear subframes, and add additional support to ensure the safety of the vehicle.

Filed Dec 18, 2018 · Suspension · 111,000 miles · CT

While in motion, a clunking noise was heard in rear end. Independent garage (zeller auto center,616 main st., torrinton, ct. 06790, 860‑489‑0204) diagnosed a rusted and rotted rear subframe. Internet check revealed other owners of this model experienced the same probem. Jeep issued an extended warrantee for 10 years from production date. No notice to vehicle owners! Contacted jeep (case #57633304) and they advised that extended warrantee for this car expired on 12/28/17 and they would not make an extension. They stated that a recall was not needed when an extended warrantee was issued. I think a recall is needed so that other owners of this vehicle can be warned of the rusting subframe problem before an accident and injuries occur.

Filed Aug 31, 2018 · Suspension · FL

Chrysler issued a recall for my vehicle in june: safety recall l27 / the federal safety agency 12v‑085 rear suspension lower control arms. It is now september and I've tried to have it fixed by 3 different jeep dealerships. None of them have the part, they all ordered the part, they all have not received the part. Chrysler's number for the recall is u42. Dealerships in south florida contacted: joey accardi, arrigo, and, worst of them all, schumacher. I am driving an extremely unsafe vehicle because the part is not available?? Ridiculous. But no one seems to care much about it. How can a manufacturer issue a recall and not have the responsibility to have the parts available to fix the issue? I have cut back my driving, in fear, but I have to use the car sometimes. It's been over 2 months now and no hope is in sight. I call every week to check if the part has arrived.arrigo is the one I am concentrating on, as they at least knew about the recall and were willing to order the part. What good is being advised of a recall when you can't do anything about it??

Filed May 31, 2018 · Body, Suspension · 100,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep compass. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a moderate vibration and stalled while being operated at 20 MPH. The wheels detached from the vehicle after it stalled. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. Prior to it being towed, the tow truck technician informed the contact that the frame separated from the vehicle. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Mar 3, 2018 · Suspension · OH

Takata recall. I have a 2008 jeep compass, purchased vehicle at the end of august 2017. I was just form about a month ago that my sub frame was rotted out and had a warranty on it from my local mechanic. I have then contact several jeep dealerships about this recall, have continued to tell me that this recall has expired and that I will not be able to get my jeep fixed. I was never informed by phone call email or anything by mail about this recall or I would have taken the opportunity to get this problem solved .

Filed Aug 1, 2017 · Steering, Suspension · 105,000 miles · OH

While driving the car started pulling to the left and right. Pulled the wheel to check tie rod ends, cv shaft, control arm and found that the k-frame had rusted so bad that the control arm was loose.

Filed May 9, 2017 · Steering, Suspension · 105,000 miles · VT

Front sub frame that holds control arms rotted right out could lose front tire

Filed Jun 17, 2016 · Body, Suspension · 74,051 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep compass. While driving 25 MPH, the vehicle hit a pothole and began to decrease in speed. The contact observed a metal piece hanging under the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the subframe, rear cross member, and lower control arm were corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 74,051.