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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (67%)

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Chart based on 6 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
Jerking in transmission and drive train  
39680 mi Brought the vehicule back due to jerkng in the transmission. The garage reported that the vehicule was okay. 

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2008 Jeep Compass 4dr SUV

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

84000 mi Shortly after putting in a replacement (used) transmission...maybe 10,000 miles later, the car would go over 60mph for a hour or so and then trans overheat light on and car slows to 10mph. Could go 50 or so for first 2 hours but then it would overheat. 
24540 mi Gearshift safety solenoid wires frayed and became disconnected, was unable to get vehicle out of Park. 

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2008 Jeep Compass 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD

310 mi Squeak in clutch was repaired under warranty. There was a tbs out about it. They just lubed the clutch return spring. 

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2008 Jeep Compass 4dr SUV

158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD

62300 mi

US $400
Bad trans. Line 

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2008 Jeep Compass Transmission Problems

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