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Shea O'Mejia, 08/26/2021
2008 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought my Compass new for about $30k. I am the kind of driver who is easy on the engine and brakes. My Compass has 307,000 miles on it and I've changed the brakes once. It's been faithful. Low maintenance with regular oil changes (full synthetic) and one tune up. I transport rescue dogs and can fit two large crates in the back with the seats down. I love my Compass! My only real complaint is the damn CVT transmission. Only a dealer or AAMCO can work on it....even to check the oil. I had my transmission replaced about 4 years ag at 180,000 miles and it cost about $5,000. I'll never get another car with a CVT transmission! The air conditioner (compressor and condenser) needed replacing recently but after 300,000 miles I call that wear and tear. All in all, it's been a great, dependable vehicle and over 1,500 dogs would agree with that! Some even tasted the back seat and decided foam is over-rated. So, go buy a Jeep and Adopt Don't Shop! LOL.
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southmax, 08/12/2010
2008 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I thought i loved the jeep compass, until i came to an incline, the truck goes backward instead of forward. Has anyone else had this problem with the 08 COMPASS? Other than the roll back, it seems to be a great little car. I reported the problem to Chrysler's headquarter, they had the car picked up about 20 minutes after i called.I am waiting to hear from them.
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A great suv
jc155, 06/12/2008
2008 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I wanted a SUV, but I didnt want to pay the big bucks to own an SUV. So I bought the compass. Very quiet SUV. Gets good gas mileage nothing spectacular. When it goes to shift, I actually cant hear it. My passengers have tried to listen for it but found it very hard to hear. The back seats are very roomy. I have no problem getting in with the seats all the way back and I'm (6"1' and 320 lb). Overall a great car to have.
The little Jeep that could
Bill house, 02/21/2008
2008 Jeep Compass Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
A great Jeep I love the looks. Way better than the Honda CR-V that my cousin just bought. A great snow vehicle. A Compass owner for life!
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Johnnie, 09/15/2015
2008 Jeep Compass Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have had this jeep for 1 week and the shop has had it more than me. I love jeeps but this one is a joke. After 1 week the front axle broke on this jeep. What a rip off. I am unhappy and disappointed with this jeep my van works better than this car.
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