Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2010 Jeep Compass
NHTSA data on file today
The 2010 Jeep Compass has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 71 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V668000 Air Bags/Seat Belt Pretensioners may be Disabled NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V233000 Delayed Deployment or Non-Deployment of Airbags NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- 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).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2010 Jeep Compass has a higher frequency of airbag and seat belt issues, as evidenced by multiple recalls and complaints. Structural integrity and fuel system problems are also notable, although they are less prevalent.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| air bags | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$800 | very common |
| fuel system | 80,000–110,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | common |
| suspension | 60,000–90,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil & filter change every 5,000 miles
- Brake pad replacement every 40,000 miles
- Transmission fluid check at 60,000 miles
- Cooling system flush at 100,000 miles
- Spark plug replacement every 30,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Delayed airbag deployment
- Fuel smell near vehicle
- Excessive suspension noise
- Steering vibration
- Unexpected engine shutoff
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2010 Jeep Compass at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.