Overview & Reviews
The 2008 Jeep Compass gets a handful of equipment changes. Air-conditioning and chrome interior accents become standard in all models, and a navigation system is a new option for the Limited. Jeep has also made mild revisions to the engines and transmissions to promote smoother, quieter operation and introduced a limited lifetime powertrain warranty.
- Low price, small size and responsive steering make it easy to maneuver, lots of headroom.
- Cut-rate interior, sluggish acceleration coupled with noisy power delivery, excessive wind and road noise, harsh ride over bumps, not much cargo space.
User Reviews:
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roll-backs - 2008 Jeep Compass
By southmax - April 20 - 12:50 pmI 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 Chryslers headquarter, they had the car picked up about 20 minutes after i called.I am waiting to hear from them.
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COMPASS PROBLEM - 2008 Jeep Compass
By DMB69442 - March 7 - 2:50 amI have driven the car 1000 miles now and only one problem so far. Now and then it makes a whining noise for about a minute then goes away.This happens once a day. Has anyone else had this problem? Good gas mileage and fun to drive.A whole lot better than the 05 Equinox I traded in for it.
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Interior is terrible. - 2008 Jeep Compass
By Ben - November 29 - 8:10 amWhilst this vehicle is a very nice vehicle to look at the quality of the interior is terrible. My wifes car is just over a year old and the plastic skirting on the front chair has snapped off. The storage panels on both front doors are beginning to break off. Overall very cheaply made interior. About the only good thing going for this vehicle is the good gas mileage. If this is how jeeps are being manufactured now then this will be the last one that I purchase.
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rolling foward and back - 2008 Jeep Compass
By jackie hartley - September 26 - 11:03 ammy car has problems, it rolls back when on a hill, at a red light or stop sign, 10feet or more, so i have to give it the gas fast. it also rolls forward when in park and turned off, keys out, so i have to be real fast to run after it get in and put my foot on the brake. i get no help from the dealer, the car is unsafe to drive and they cant fix the problem. i was told he (the owner) quote, he just sells them he doesnt build them, end of quote.i was told to use the emergency brake all the time and be fast on the gas. thanks chrysler, i didnt buy a standard.61 years old and can run fast.
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Good Value for the Price - 2008 Jeep Compass
By D from Cascades - January 20 - 12:23 pmI have owned the Compass for about two months and have been impressed at its performance in bad weather conditions. We live in the Washington Cascades and this winter have had snow accumulation of 5ft on the ground. Needless to say my driveway has been a mess a lot of the winter and the Compass has never been stuck. I have confidence that it will plow through. The reviews say that the Compass is not a "true Jeep", but my driveway is rutted and graveled and very much off road and the Compass has peformed well. (actually as well or better than my 4X4 Pickup) Safety features are also great! My wife and son are the principal drivers and I have confidence they are protected.
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Love this baby Jeep - 2008 Jeep Compass
By schneikm - September 4 - 9:31 pmI bought my Jeep Compass used 2 years ago at 22,000 miles and Im at about 50,000 now. They didnt give me the option to select the correct model I have, mine is the 2.0L 4-cyl autostick. All I have had to replace so far is brake pads, and I probably need new tires soon. I love this car because I am a tall person (510) and it is so spacious I dont feel like Im compacted into a car. The turn radius is great. The seats are comfortable, even on long 12 hour drives. Perfect for moving because there is so much space when you put the seats down. I dislike the 2.0L engine because the get-up is slow and my gas mileage is about 26mpg highway.
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The little Jeep that could - 2008 Jeep Compass
By Bill house - August 17 - 3:26 pmA 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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Perfect Small SUV - 2008 Jeep Compass
By jammy2 - April 4 - 4:26 pmLove this Jeep!! Its everything I wanted in a SUV. I went from an Olds Alero to this jeep and couldnt be happier. My kids have so much more room to stretch out in.
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Good - 2008 Jeep Compass
By Gemms - April 1 - 1:13 pmI got it in Oct 2008 and I like it seeing how I own 1 other jeep before, it runs very good so far, I can not say that I like the way or how the sales people push it on me, I would change a lot about the way Cary auto park does there thing and have a lot of bad things to say about them but I do like the Jeep compass over all!
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Jeep styling with great mileage - 2008 Jeep Compass
By tryan02 - November 12 - 9:16 pmI have had the compass for a month now and love it. Although Ive only run one tank through it (its my second vehicle). I got 26 mpg on the first tank and it aint broke in yet 300miles on it total. I bought the plain jane nothing on it to brag about. No problems so far. Great vehicle for the money got the $250 cash back made it a $15,000 vehicle talk about bang for the buck.
