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2010 Jeep Compass Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2010 Jeep Compass has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 71 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Jeep dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2010 Jeep Compass, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2010 Jeep Compass owner complaints

Owners have filed 71 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Jeep Compass, describing incidents dated December 1, 2011 to February 28, 2024.

Most-cited components

Air Bags 18 complaints
Structure 13 complaints
Seat Belts 11 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System 10 complaints
Unknown or Other 9 complaints
Electrical System 7 complaints

Of the 71 complaints on file, 5 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 71 complaints, owners report 7 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11574614 · Filed February 29, 2024
System failed was the throttle body, power (engine?) and brakes. I was unable to accelerate while going up a hill. When this happened the whole vehicle shut off which wouldn't allow me to push in the break pedal since I was still in drive. This could of caused us to be hit from the traffic following…
ODI #11515187 · Filed April 3, 2023
The brake and ABS are on. Also there is a lightning bolt that appears on the cluster. The honk does not want to work as well and it is associated with the airbag since its installed with it in the center of the steering wheel.
ODI #11472682 · Filed July 7, 2022
The contact's son-in-law owns a 2010 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for an oil change and tire rotation, the mechanic informed him that the rear subframe was cracked. The mechanic advised the contact's son-in-law to not drive the vehicle until…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2010 Jeep Compass in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Preliminary Evaluation PE19-014: Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
Closed February 25, 2026

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Air Bags/Seat Belt Pretensioners may be Disabled

NHTSA #16V668000 · Seat Belts — Pretensioner · NHTSA notice

Reported September 15, 2016 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Potentially affected: 1,435,625 vehicles

Repair completion: 41.1% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign S61 · Owners notified August 15, 2017 · Vehicles built February 14, 2009 – August 13, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.

Safety consequence

If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Delayed Deployment or Non-Deployment of Airbags

NHTSA #13V233000 · Air Bags — Side/Window · NHTSA notice

Reported June 4, 2013 · Chrysler Group LLC

Potentially affected: 254,396 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign N01 · Owners notified June 21, 2013 · Vehicles built May 6, 2008 – July 20, 2012 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured May 6, 2008, through July 20, 2012. The affected vehicles have a software error which may result in a delayed deployment or non-deployment of the seatbelt pre-tensioners and/or side airbags.

Safety consequence

In the event of a rollover necessitating airbag deployment, the software error can lead to a delayed deployment or non-deployment of the side curtain airbag and/or seatbelt pre-tensioners. As a result, vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury in a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software free of charge. The recall began June 21, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall number is N01.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2010 Jeep Compass 4-DR. w/SAB

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out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Not Rated

Frontal Crash

Not Rated

Driver: 4, Passenger: 4

Side Crash

Not Rated

Driver: 5, Passenger: 5

Side Pole

Not Rated

Rollover

16% rollover risk

Safety Technology

Electronic Stability Control

1 investigation

71 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 Jeep Compass.

Vehicle Speed Control; Service Brakes

ODI #11574614

Incident: February 28, 2024 · Filed: February 29, 2024

System failed was the throttle body, power (engine?) and brakes. I was unable to accelerate while going up a hill. When this happened the whole vehicle shut off which wouldn't allow me to push in the break pedal since I was still in drive. This could of caused us to be hit from the traffic following behind me. This put our lives at risk. Unknown, unsure what is being questioned as far as repeoducing a problem? It has failed my states safety inspection yesterday. I just purchased this vehicle a week ago. Warning lights were lightening bolt, abs light and traction control light.

Electrical System; Air Bags; Service Brakes

ODI #11515187

Incident: March 1, 2023 · Filed: April 3, 2023

The brake and ABS are on. Also there is a lightning bolt that appears on the cluster. The honk does not want to work as well and it is associated with the airbag since its installed with it in the center of the steering wheel.

Structure

ODI #11472682

Incident: July 7, 2022 · Filed: July 7, 2022

The contact's son-in-law owns a 2010 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for an oil change and tire rotation, the mechanic informed him that the rear subframe was cracked. The mechanic advised the contact's son-in-law to not drive the vehicle until the rear subframe was replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Suspension

ODI #11442742

Incident: November 29, 2021 · Filed: December 5, 2021

my front and rear sub-frame rotted out, making my vehicle dangerous to drive for me my family and other passengers that ride in my vehicle,it is also a danger to other vehicles and persons on the road. Chrysler knows of this problem with 2010 jeep compass but has never issued a safety recall, it seems only fair that Chrysler should held responsible to recall this vehicle since they used cheap parts knowing they would not hold up in states with heavy winters and the use of salt on roadways.

Structure

ODI #11388379

Incident: January 15, 2021 · Filed: January 15, 2021

MY 2010 JEEP COMPASS WAS TAKEN IN FOR AN INSPECTION TODAY. IT FAILED FOR LOWER FRONT SUBFRAME BEING TOTALLY RUSTED OUT. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE FOR A 10 YEAR OLD VEHICLE AND VERY UNSAFE!

Air Bags

ODI #11382863

Incident: March 2, 2020 · Filed: December 10, 2020

THE AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINS ON AND IT CHIMES.

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11377474

Incident: May 1, 2020 · Filed: December 2, 2020

EVERY TIME I FILL MY JEEP UP IT STARTS JERKING THEN COMPLETELY QUITS. I RESTART MY JEEP AND START TO PULL OUT ONTO THE STREET AND/OR HIGHWAY IT STILL JERKS FOR THE FIRST FEW SECONDS THEN QUITS. I HAD A ENGINE DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND HAD TO REPLACE THE CANISTER COSTING ME $248.00 NOT COUNTING LABOR COST. THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUES FOR THE LAST SEVEN MONTHS TO DATE, THE JERKING AND SHUTTING OFF OF MY JEEP

Unknown or Other

ODI #11360185

Incident: August 10, 2020 · Filed: September 21, 2020

THE VEHICLE KEEP ON HONKING ON IT OWN. WE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP WHICH THE DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED THE PROBLEM BUT THE VEHICLE FROM TIME KEEPS HONKING. WE TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY SAY THERE'S NO CODE SHOWING UP FOR THE AND IT NEVER WENT OFF WHILE THERE.

Electrical System

ODI #11330416

Incident: April 1, 2016 · Filed: June 23, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 JEEP COMPASS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT OCCASIONALLY, THE HORN ACTIVATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED NOR NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.

Vehicle Speed Control

ODI #11320890

Incident: April 12, 2020 · Filed: April 12, 2020

I HAVE BEEN DRIVING MY VEHICLE FOR ALMOST A YEAR NOW IT AND IT SEEMS LIKE THE CLUTCH PEDAL IS BINDING, THE PEDAL DEPRESSES WHEN I'M DRIVING BUT FEELS LIKE IT HAS SOME KIND OF RESISTANCE. I'M NOT SURE IF IT MAY BE AN UNDERLYING ISSUE OR NOT BUT THIS IS BEST HOW IT CAN BE DESCRIBED.

Other Jeep Compass model years

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