2008 Jeep Compass Jeep Compass 2008

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2008 Jeep Compass repairs by problem area

Engine (11%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (53%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (0%)

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2008 Jeep Compass suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (21%)

$500 - $999 (21%)

$100 - $499 (32%)

< $100 (26%)

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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Jeep Compass 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD

39060 mi

C $1100
ball joint missing, new rear brakes 

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2008 Jeep Compass 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD

26660 mi

C $170
Slight intermittent clunk from the front end while driving. Dealer checked it out to find play in R/ F tie rod slightly out of tolerance. Replaced part under warranty. All good, great job by dealer. 
25760 mi

C $1200
Right front ball joint was worn. Needed to replace the entire lower control arm (part from Chrysler) and do a wheel alignment. Also had new front brakes, rears serviced and oil change done on the same repair order. 
41640 mi

C $720
Ball joint/lower control arm assembly. 
64480 mi

C $600
Replaced Ball Joints with after market parts.  
69440 mi

C $500
Replaced 2 front bushings with after market parts. 
82060 mi

C $1000
Replaced Ball Joint & Alignment. 
81000 mi

US $90
Clunking noise from front suspension, diagnosed as bad stabilizer link. Replaced both stabilizer links. 

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2008 Jeep Compass 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

15500 mi bumper - jounce replaced on right and left sides. Worn out or defective. There was noise and some looseness when going over slight bumps such as manhole covers. Now repaired everything is much better. 
28600 mi Dealer replaced both front struts as one was in very poor condition. 
32240 mi needed both control arms replaced. 
51460 mi Left tie-rod needed replacing. 

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2008 Jeep Compass 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD

29760 mi Tie rod ends worn out. both sides. 
46500 mi

C $1200
lower control arms where replaced and front end alignment done 
85560 mi

C $800
left front ball joint and both lower control arms in front end 
105400 mi

C $130
right outer tie rod end replaced 
107000 mi

C $300
left front wheel bearing was replaced 
114800 mi

C $300
upper control arms replaced 
116300 mi

C $300
front struts replaced 
131440 mi

C $280
right front wheel bearing was replaced 

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