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2008 compass, 09/10/2019
2008 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I have had no engine problems! I have had no transmission problems! Front wheel drive, front disk, rear drum brakes. No rack and pinion problems Was not recalled for sub frame rusted out but dealer split cost on front one. Another dealer gave us rear one free and we installed. I have 168,000 miles on her. I drive 150 each day. Still get 25 mpg. Do your part and she'll do hers
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Fun & Reliable
ensoniqman, 04/12/2013
2008 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
We traded in our second Honda Hybrid for this 2008 Jeep Compass (had a 2003 and 2005 Honday Civic hybrid...transmissions and CV joint went out on both of them). I liked the styling of the Compass because it didn't really look like anything but a Jeep. Plus, I'm 5'11" and fit very comfortably in this Compass...unlike the Civic. Nice & comfy for road trips too; not alot of road noise. Using BF Goodrich tires and makes for a nice ride. Averaging about 32 to 33 mpg on the freeway when doing 60mph and using cruise control. No frills basic interior, typical utilitarian Jeep.
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Yellowberry35, 03/05/2016
updated 09/11/2017
2008 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
I rented this vehicle once upon a time and it felt like a great drive so I bought one thinking I would get the same kind of quality....HA!!!, what a joke. If this vehicle costs a lot less I wouldn't be unhappy, but it wasn't worth the money I spent. The stabilization in both front axles will go very easy and cost a lot to repair as well as the throttle body ( this is a common problem in Nearly all of these models ). I hear the the updated models have been improved ( I'll believe it when I see it). Other than that if you can tolerate the little maintenance here and there , you should be good to go otherwise I'll spend my money elsewhere ! REVIVED (Sep 2017): this car after the repairs is still hanging in there, it's been great on gas ( A fill up will last me roughly about a whole week ) i've only had to change the front sway bars since all the major repairs ( parts made in China ) otherwise my only problem is the sudden rise in rpm when going up a hill ( probably have to check the transmission )
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I like it!
Mission, 03/06/2010
2008 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Just picked up an '08 last weekend. So far I love it!. Fun to drive very comfortable and good on gas. I actually really enjoy the CVT transmission and when I need a change I go to autostick. You do not need any more power than this in a vehicle.
DONT BUY THIS P.O. S. .
Brittney, 09/30/2015
2008 Jeep Compass Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
23 of 28 people found this review helpful
THIS IS THE ABSOLUTE WORST VEHICLE I HAVE EVER OWNED. The sun roof leaks drastically when it rains or when I wash the vehicle. So much that the sun roof has stopped working, it leaks down on all electrical units underneath. The whole ceiling is water stained , and when it rains heavily the rain pours out of the ceiling light and the seats are covered ! Not considered a manufacturer defect, not covered under warranty or extended warranty. Passenger side back seat floor leaks all year long. The floor is continuously wet then frozen in the winter. Go through brakes like crazy , having to change every 3 months. ( I am not heavy on the brakes either) RUSTS LIKE CRAZY EVERYWHERE ! Overheated and blew thermostat, leaking anti freeze liquid, with only $75000.00 , this was covered under warranty. Does not hold its value at all. Thankfully I paid ahead on loan so I can at least break even when getting rid of this P. O. S ! 4 wheel drive stopped working when I first bought vehicle , the wires housing compartment melted and wires where fried. This was figured out after taking to the dealership 4 times . They kept saying the couldn't find the problem. Do not buy what ever you do ! Blind spots all over .
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