2010 Jeep COMPASS

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2010 Jeep COMPASS has 108 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.4x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is air bags problems (17% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2010 jeep compass. the contact stated while driving approximately 40 mph he lost control of the vehicle and crashed, and none of the air bags deployed. the vehicle was destroyed. a police report was filed. the driver injured her back, neck, and legs. the vehicle was towed to a. ⚠️ 4 fire reports filed.

4 fire reports 6 crash reports 6 injuries

108

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.4x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

AIR BAGS

18 complaints

17%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 JEEP COMPASS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH HE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED, AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER INJURED HER BACK, NECK, AND LEGS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 JEEP COMPASS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELT WEBBING FAILED TO RETRACT. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 13V233000 (AIR BAGS , ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , SEAT BELTS) AND WAS ADVISED BY THE DEAL
• MY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND MY SEATBELT DID NOT PREVENT ME FROM HITTING STEERING WHEEL. MY NECK, LEFT KNEE, AND CHEST WAS INJURED. *TR

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 3 crashes

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 JEEP COMPASS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH HE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED, AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER INJURED HER BACK, NECK, AND LEGS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SEATS/RESTRAINTS

13 complaints

12%

• JEEP COMPASS 2010 BACK SEAT SEATBELTS ARE VERY LOOSE AND DO NOT LOCK. WHEN INSTALLING A CAR SEAT THERE IS NO WAY TO MAKE IT STABLE OR SAFE THAT I CAN FIND DUE TO THE SEAT BELTS NOT STAYING TIGHT. VERY CONCERNED. *JS
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 JEEP COMPASS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELT WEBBING FAILED TO RETRACT. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 13V233000 (AIR BAGS , ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , SEAT BELTS) AND WAS ADVISED BY THE DEAL
• MY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND MY SEATBELT DID NOT PREVENT ME FROM HITTING STEERING WHEEL. MY NECK, LEFT KNEE, AND CHEST WAS INJURED. *TR

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 2 crashes

“JEEP COMPASS 2010 BACK SEAT SEATBELTS ARE VERY LOOSE AND DO NOT LOCK. WHEN INSTALLING A CAR SEAT THERE IS NO WAY TO MAKE IT STABLE OR SAFE THAT I CAN FIND DUE TO THE SEAT BELTS NOT STAYING TIGHT. VERY CONCERNED. *JS”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BODY/STRUCTURE

13 complaints

12%

• THE VEHICLE WAS HIT ON LEFT FRONT DOOR AND FRONT QUARTER PANEL PROPELLING IT INTO A PARKING LOT OVER A CURB. THE LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEW UPON IMPACT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY A CHRYSLER/JEEP DEALERSHIP. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS FIXED SEVERAL PEOPLE GOT SICK IN THE CAR OR JUST AFTER EXITING THE CAR. T
• WHEN IT RAINS AND THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY THERE IS NO OBVIOUS SIGN OF A LEAK HOWEVER WHEN DRIVING AFTER THE RAIN A STEADY STREAM OF WATER COMES OUT OF THE MAP LIGHT. IT FLOWS ON TO THE RADIO AND HEATER CONTROLS. I AM VERY GOOD ABOUT KEEPING A PAPER TOWEL HANDY TO ABSORB AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. UNFORT
• THE CAR HAD BEEN SITTING PARKED FOR 2 HOURS. NO KEY IN IGNITION. LOOKED OUT AND SAW FIRE COMING OUT OF THE REAR OF THE CAR. LIGHTING FIXTURE WAS COMPLETE BURNED OUT AS WELL AS EVERYTHING ELSE OVE TO WHERE THE GAS TANK SPOUT IS. FIRE DEPT CAME. FILLED OUT A REPORT . THE HEAD LIGHTS AND OTHER LIGH

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports💥 1 crashes

“THE VEHICLE WAS HIT ON LEFT FRONT DOOR AND FRONT QUARTER PANEL PROPELLING IT INTO A PARKING LOT OVER A CURB. THE LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEW UPON IMPACT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY A CHRYSLER/JEEP DEALERSHIP. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS FIXED SEVERAL PEOPLE GOT SICK IN THE CAR OR JUST AFTER EXITING THE CAR. T”

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

10 complaints

• MANUAL TRANSMISSION CAR WAS REVVING HIGH AFTER SHIFTING GEARS. RPMS WERE APPROXIMATELY 4000 ONCE SHIFTED INTO SECOND GEAR GOING 20 MPH. CALLED DEALERSHIP TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE FOLLOWING WEEK. THE NEXT DAY IN THE HIGHWAY THE CAR HAD NO POWER. WOULD ONLY BE ABLE TO GO 40MPH IN A 65 IN 5TH
• I HAVE A 2010 JEEP COMPASS LIMITED BY CHRYSLER AND I HAVE NOT SEEN A RECALL FOR THIS SUV BECAUSE OF THE GAS TANK BEING EXPOSED. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS BEND OVER AND LOOK UNDER THE REAR BUMPER AND SEE HOW CLOSE THE GAS TANK IS. YOU CAN SEE THE FULL GAS TANK FROM 3 FEET AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE. I'M WOND
• INITIAL INDICATION WAS A CHECK ENGINE ERROR. MECHANIC TROUBLESHOT AND DETERMINED ERROR RELATED TO FUEL SYSTEM. REMOVED REPLACED SUSPECTED FAULTY GAS CAP AND ERROR CLEARED. WITHIN 62 MILES ACROSS 19 DAYS, THE CHECK ENGINE ERROR RE-APPEARED. MECHANIC TROUBLESHOT AND FOUND FUEL SYSTEM ERROR AGAIN.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“MANUAL TRANSMISSION CAR WAS REVVING HIGH AFTER SHIFTING GEARS. RPMS WERE APPROXIMATELY 4000 ONCE SHIFTED INTO SECOND GEAR GOING 20 MPH. CALLED DEALERSHIP TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE FOLLOWING WEEK. THE NEXT DAY IN THE HIGHWAY THE CAR HAD NO POWER. WOULD ONLY BE ABLE TO GO 40MPH IN A 65 IN 5TH”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

9 complaints

• THE JEEP COMPASS 2010 POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) FAILED RESULTING IN THE JEEP TO BE INOPERABLE. BECAUSE THE JEEP WAS PARKED IN A DRIVEWAY NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED. IF THIS KEY MODULE IS PRONE TO FAILURE AND THE JEEP IS ON THE ROAD THE DRIVER WOULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
• WHEN IT RAINS AND THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY THERE IS NO OBVIOUS SIGN OF A LEAK HOWEVER WHEN DRIVING AFTER THE RAIN A STEADY STREAM OF WATER COMES OUT OF THE MAP LIGHT. IT FLOWS ON TO THE RADIO AND HEATER CONTROLS. I AM VERY GOOD ABOUT KEEPING A PAPER TOWEL HANDY TO ABSORB AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. UNFORT
• THE CAR IS MAKING A SOUND SO LOUD THAT TO TALK YOU HAVE TO TALK VERY LOUD AND THE RADIO TO HEAR HAVE TURN IT UP LOUD. WE THOUGHT IT WAS IN THE TIRE AND WE BOUGHT NEW TIRES AND IT IS STILL MAKING THAT SOUND. THE CAR DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. SO I AM ASKING YOU ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. IT ON

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“THE JEEP COMPASS 2010 POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) FAILED RESULTING IN THE JEEP TO BE INOPERABLE. BECAUSE THE JEEP WAS PARKED IN A DRIVEWAY NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED. IF THIS KEY MODULE IS PRONE TO FAILURE AND THE JEEP IS ON THE ROAD THE DRIVER WOULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

SEATS/RESTRAINTS(~50K mi)

$500

BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 108 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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AIR BAGS: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 JEEP COMPASS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH HE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED, AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER INJURED HER BACK, NECK, AND LEGS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SEATS/RESTRAINTS: JEEP COMPASS 2010 BACK SEAT SEATBELTS ARE VERY LOOSE AND DO NOT LOCK. WHEN INSTALLING A CAR SEAT THERE IS NO WAY TO MAKE IT STABLE OR SAFE THAT I CAN FIND DUE TO THE SEAT BELTS NOT STAYING TIGHT. VERY CONCERNED. *JS
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BODY/STRUCTURE: THE VEHICLE WAS HIT ON LEFT FRONT DOOR AND FRONT QUARTER PANEL PROPELLING IT INTO A PARKING LOT OVER A CURB. THE LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEW UPON IMPACT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY A CHRYSLER/JEEP DEALERSHIP. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS FIXED SEVERAL PEOPLE GOT SICK IN THE CAR OR JUST AFTER EXITING THE CAR. T
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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FUEL SYSTEM: MANUAL TRANSMISSION CAR WAS REVVING HIGH AFTER SHIFTING GEARS. RPMS WERE APPROXIMATELY 4000 ONCE SHIFTED INTO SECOND GEAR GOING 20 MPH. CALLED DEALERSHIP TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE FOLLOWING WEEK. THE NEXT DAY IN THE HIGHWAY THE CAR HAD NO POWER. WOULD ONLY BE ABLE TO GO 40MPH IN A 65 IN 5TH
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)