Car financing: 2008 Jeep Compass
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.4 to 10.7 L/100 km combined (EPA). 0 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.4 to 10.7 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 0
For sale
We do not have a 2008 Jeep Compass for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2008 Jeep Compass specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.4L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | Automatic (CVT) | 5-speed manual | Automatic (CVT) | Automatic (CVT) |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.4 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 221 g/km | 230 g/km | 230 g/km | 240 g/km | 251 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $14.57 | $15.19 | $15.19 | $15.81 | $16.59 |
2008 Jeep Compass: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 2.0 L | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 2.4 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
| MPG highway (US) | 28 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,700 | US$2,800 | US$2,800 | US$2,900 | US$3,050 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,914 | $3,038 | $3,038 | $3,162 | $3,318 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2008 Jeep Compass
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- Owners filed 172 complaints with NHTSA, most often about suspension (64), structure (43) and steering (27). Have those parts checked before you buy.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Car financing: the 2008 Jeep Compass
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2008 Jeep Compass for sale by us right now. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Before you buy the 2008 Jeep Compass, see the figures and the checks worth doing.
Before you sign for the Compass
Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Owners filed 172 complaints with NHTSA, most often about suspension, structure and steering; have those parts checked. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
Under the hood
The 2.4L 4-cylinder with front-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
Rated at 9.4 L/100 km combined, it needs around 28 litres for a 300 km round trip. That works out to about $14.57 per 100 km at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,700 a year for 15,000 miles.
Good uses for the Compass
It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.
What to expect from the Compass
Being an SUV, it handles luggage, strollers and sports gear well.
Drive it on your own roads
Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel.
Year and trim
Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Within the 2008 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which.
Money matters
The EPA estimates US$2,700 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $14.57 in fuel. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel.
Over to you
Rent it for a week, then decide: send a request with your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2008 Jeep Compass from us first.
Ask us about the 2008 Jeep Compass
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2008 Jeep Compass for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2008 Jeep Compass
Does CarmaCars sell the 2008 Jeep Compass?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2008 Jeep Compass before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2008 Jeep Compass have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 2008 Jeep Compass cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,700 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2914.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.