2008 Jeep Compass problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: What gas mileage does the 2008 Jeep Compass get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2008 Jeep Compass at about 24 mpg combined (22 city / 26 highway).

Q: How much is a 2008 Jeep Compass worth?

Comparable 2008 Jeep Compass listings run roughly $2,900–$7,600, typically around $5,137 (from 96 vehicles).

2008 Jeep Compass at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Owner complaints172

Combined24 mpg

Typical price$5,137

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2008 Jeep Compass recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2008 Jeep Compass.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2008 Jeep Compass common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 172 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Engine

Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

Power Train

Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

Suspension

Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.

Air Bags

Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

Structure

Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.

Fuel/propulsion System

Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.

2008 Jeep Compass MPG & running costs

Combined24 mpg

City22 mpg

Highway26 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$2,600

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2008 Jeep Compass worth?

Low

$2,900

Typical price

$5,137

High

$7,600

From 96 comparable 2008 Jeep Compass listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2008 Jeep Compass costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$13,000

Fuel only$13,000

Per mile$0.17

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.