| Issue ID | 1618799 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11280162 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | COMPASS |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 13/11/19 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2008 jeep purchased brand new in 2010. In 2019 with only 71,000 miles and now viisible rust on the vehicle, my mechanic advised that the subframe was rotted through with rust and was soft and the subframe needs replacing ($1,750). I contacted fca (fiat chrysler automobile) and they told me the warranty expired and i would have to pay for it. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 71000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SIOUX FALLS, SD |
| VIN pattern | 1J8FF47W38DXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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