2008 Jeep Compass Service and Repair Manual

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The 2008 Jeep Compass factory service and repair manual is matched to this exact year, so the procedures and specifications are correct for your engine and trim.

Engines

  • 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC
  • 2.4L I4 — 144 cu in, DOHC

Trims

  • Limited
  • Limited Premium
  • North Edition
  • Sport

Known issues on the 2008 Compass. No recalls are on federal record for the 2008 Compass. Owners have filed 135 complaints and Jeep has issued 37 technical service bulletins for the year.

From a routine service interval to a control-module reflash or a hard-to-trace wiring fault, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 2008 Compass.

No active recalls The 2008 Jeep Compass has no recalls on file with NHTSA.
TSB #11022027

Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders: Warranty, Mopar, customer pay and service contract. Order "68" part number for New unsold units only.

TSB #11022026

Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders: Warranty, Mopar, customer pay and service contract. Order "68" part number for New unsold units only.

TSB #10229998

KEY, BLANK WITH TRANSMITTER Please note that after programming the new key integrated transmitter that Lock, Unlock and Remote Start will all function as expected but the Remote Start Cancel button requires a double (2x) button press versus

TSB #10223677

This bulletin involves inspecting the front and rear crossmembers for perforation/rust through and if necessary, replacing the crossmember(s). Customers may describe a vibration at the steering wheel or may have been informed by a technicia

TSB #10223508

TRANSMISSION, 5 Speed Replacing OE transmission 05106789A$/68042789A$ with reman transmission R8142073A$ replace with new Hydraulic Clutch Tube 05273429A$ to avoid interference with shift lever

TSB #10223509

TRANSMISSION, 5 Speed On replacing OE transmission 05106567A$/68042567A$ with reman transmission R8142074A$ replace with new Hydraulic Clutch Tube 05273429A$ to avoid interference with shift lever

TSB #10223512

THROTTLE BODY For clarification, only use 68414676A$ on 2010 & earlier vehicles as supply is limited.

TSB #10223386

KEY, BLANK WITH TRANSMITTER Please note that after programming the new key integrated transmitter that Lock, Unlock and Remote Start will all function as expected but the Remote Start Cancel button requires a double (2x) button press versus

Showing the 8 most recent of 37 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20191008Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported1 injured

T-BONE ACCIDENT - 1 SUV RAN RED LIGHT - HIT JEEP AT CA. 50 MPH ON PASSENGER SIDE, AND HIT OTHER SUV WHICH WAS PARALLEL TO AND LEFT OF JEEP. JEEP TRAVELED AT CA. 20 MP (GREEN LIGHT) AIR BAGS DID NOT DE

20190716Component: SERVICE BRAKESCrash reported1 injured

WHEN FILLING THE GAS TANK ALL THE WAY UP. THE CAR LOCKED UP STEERING WAS UNCONTRALLOBLE BRAKES WERE LOCKING ON AND OFF LIKE JUMPING AND ALMOST HIT AN ONCOMING CAR. CAR SHUTOFF AND WENT TURN BACK ON UN

20190716Component: ENGINECrash reported1 injured

WHEN FILLING THE GAS TANK ALL THE WAY UP. THE CAR LOCKED UP STEERING WAS UNCONTRALLOBLE BRAKES WERE LOCKING ON AND OFF LIKE JUMPING AND ALMOST HIT AN ONCOMING CAR. CAR SHUTOFF AND WENT TURN BACK ON UN

20190716Component: STEERINGCrash reported1 injured

WHEN FILLING THE GAS TANK ALL THE WAY UP. THE CAR LOCKED UP STEERING WAS UNCONTRALLOBLE BRAKES WERE LOCKING ON AND OFF LIKE JUMPING AND ALMOST HIT AN ONCOMING CAR. CAR SHUTOFF AND WENT TURN BACK ON UN

20180227Component: STRUCTURE:BODYCrash reported

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMPASS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO W

Showing the 5 most serious of 135 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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