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2008 Jeep COMPASS FWD Suspension Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	909586
Internal NHTSA #	10450115
Manufacurer	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Brand	JEEP
Model	COMPASS FWD
Model Year	2008
File date	27/02/12
Component	SUSPENSION
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	The lower ball joints were loose and the lower control arm bushing were worn out. The mechanic replaced right and left lower control arms and installed new pinch bolts, nuts and washers. My vehicle had only 43,000 miles when the issue was detected. I do not drive on dirt roads and/or do any off roading. Jeep does not recognize this as an issue although there are several blogs and forums with jeep compass and patriot owners experiencing the same issues with vehicles having fairly low mileage.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	43000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	MADISON, WI
VIN pattern	1J8FT47W38DXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	4
Drive train type	FWD
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A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
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Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2008 Jeep COMPASS FWD Suspension Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 Jeep COMPASS FWD Suspension Problems, Complaints and Defects

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