2008 Jeep Compass: ball joint or control arm failure

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 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 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.

Filed Jun 13, 2016 · Body, Suspension · 80,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep compass. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in for routine maintenance, the independent mechanic discovered that the sub frame of the vehicle had rusted and corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000. Updated 08/30/16*lj the consumer stated the engine support corroded near the middle subframe and side rail by the control arm. Updated 10/19/16.

Filed May 3, 2016 · Suspension · 125,500 miles · MI

I have had my 2008 jeep compass for approximately 14 months, and just recently I thought I had a tie rod that needed to be replaced. There was a very loud knocking sound coming from the front drivers side and the car pulled hard to the left. I took it to be inspected and as soon as the mechanic got it up on the lift he immediately set it back down. The front subframe is so badly rusted through he was afraid that the transmission or engine would fall through. I am currently out of a car as the mechanic deemed it extremely unsafe to drive and would not let me drive the car back home. There is currently a recall for the subframe on the 2007 model year, my car was manufactured in 12/2007 so I have reason to believe that my car was made with parts affected in the recall of the 2007 model year.

Filed Apr 5, 2016 · Body, Suspension · 66,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep compass. While pulling out of a parking lot, the contact heard a loud noise near the front driver side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician noticed that underneath the vehicle, the subframe, control arm, and crossmember bar were corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, the fuel filter was corroded and not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000.

Filed Jan 31, 2016 · Suspension · 101,000 miles · MI

I took my jeep compass in for a routine oil change when the mechanic discovered that the subframe (cross member and control arm) which secured the engine and transmission was completely rusted through. The mechanic asked me to take a look. The hole was so large I could put my hand in it and the crack ran along the entire crossmember. He cautioned me to not drive it until it was replaced, saying that the engine and transmission could fall out at any time and could lead to a very serious if not fatal accident. Also noted was play in the right outer tie rod and right lower ball joint. My vehicle had just turned the 100k mile mark. I am the original owner and have routine maintenance performed. If I had not take to a local mechanic, this may have not been discovered resulting in serious consequences. Calls to chrysler customer service eventually resulted in a reduction in the cost of parts (2007 compass was recalled for same issue). My bill is still over $1,000 and would like chrysler to cover the cost of labor and parts. The replacement parts used were from the 2007 recall. This is unsafe and should not be happening to a vehicle 7.5 years old. I was told it was because salt is used on the roads. If that's the case, they should issue a disclaimer or safety warning when selling jeeps in areas that have snow and salt. I am very concerned that I had been driving for months, if not longer, in a very unsafe vehicle.the jeep compass 2007 was recalled and chrysler pacifica for the exact same problems. Apparently, not enough complaints have warranted a 2008 recall.

Filed Aug 27, 2015 · Suspension · 60,000 miles · OH

Noises and uneven tire wear in may of 2013, needs ball joints. (60000 mi). Same thing in aug. 2015 (85000 mi). And now k frame is rusting out.

Filed Aug 6, 2015 · Body · 65,547 miles · NY

I had my jeep in for it's yearly inspection. During the inspection, the mechanic discovered my control arms needed to be replaced. I had just had them replaced during the previous year's inspection. He also found that the front driver's side subframe is rusting through. I contacted the dealer (I've had the car for just over two years) and was only told there is not open recall.

Filed Jun 20, 2015 · 115,532 miles · WI

I took my 2008 jeep compass in for service and the technicians found through rust in the engine cradle, control arms, and tie rods. I had to have these components replaced at a cost of $2900. This car is lightly used, stored in a garage and only has 115532 miles. This is clearly a manufacturer / design defect to have major structural components through on a car that is only 7 years old. I have photographs of the effected parts that I would be happy to submit as evidence.