KnownCarProblems2010 Jeep Compass Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 71 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Jeep Compass, most often about the air bags (25% of complaints, typically around 74,000 miles). It is 15th of 20 Compass model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2010 Jeep Compass problems
Air bags
18 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 74,000 miles.
I am unable to use my 2010 Compass to transport my family because of fear the passenger airbag is dangerous. Since no remedy is available, what am I to do?? I must have transportation. How many deaths must occur before fca makes a cash settlement so I can replace my car? How long must american consumers be at risk for…
Takata recall. The dealership tells me that the replacements are still unavailable. I've known about this issue since may 2015...almost 2 years!! When can I get my vehicle fixed so that I can drive it without worrying about being killed if I have a crash!
Body and structure
13 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 80,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
The contact owns a 2010 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that the front subframe of the vehicle was rusted and split in half. The dealer (ramey chrysler dodge Jeep ram, 27992 gov g c peery hwy, north tazewell, va 24630 ([phone]) was contacted and stated that the vehicle was only included in a seat belt recall. The…
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. Unfortunately I now have…
Seat belts
11 complaints · 16%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.
The contact owns a 2010 Jeep Compass. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v668000 (air bags, seat belts); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the…
Fuel system
10 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 85,000 miles.
Car stalls after fill up, no other time.I do not over fill.after leaving the gas pump, the car "bucks" and then stalls one or two times while in traffic as I try to leave a traffic light or drive in the traffic. Car is in motion when this happens on city streets. Started in 2017 and continues to today.
After purchasing my new/used Compass from a dealer in town I went to fill the gas tank up. Not really a problem this time filling the tank but upon stating the vehicle it started to stall shake , spit, and sputter down the road after only about a 1/10 of a mile. During this time of stall the steering became almost…
Other or unspecified
9 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 77,500 miles.
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 only happens when driving
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. Unfortunately I now have…
Electrical
7 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 49,000 miles.
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.
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.
Suspension
7 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 42,000 miles. Parts named most often: front.
The ball joint on the Jeep has had to be replaced 2 times on the left. One time at 42,000 miles. The second time at 85,000 miles. Also the right sided ball joint and control arm had to be replaced. Failure of these components can lead to the wheel coming off and wrecks. Information on the internet and the mechanics I…
The contact owns a 2010 Jeep Compass. The contact noticed that the inside of the tire tread was prematurely worn. The contact took his vehicle to a tire shop mechanic and was advised that the lower front control arm and ball joints needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
Steering
6 complaints · 9%Took vehicle to mechanic for inspection.I was informed that one of the front ball joints and tie rod was bad. This vehicle has never been used off road! I have been on a number of Jeep forums and it's apparent that the ball joints have been a big problem with these vehicles.I guess they are waiting for a serius…
2010 Jeep Compass has front end problems that are non-fixable. Car doesn't hold an alignment (4 sets of front tires in 3 years), had total front end control arms, including joints, replaced. Need tire replacement now for outer wear. Car vibrates around 40 MPH and gets worst at higher speeds. Was told by two different…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2010 Jeep Compass recalls
Seat belts: pretensioner
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: software
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Active head rest inadvertent deployment
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) opened pe19014 on september 9, 2019, to investigate 128 consumer complaints alleging that the active head rest (ahr) inadvertently deployed without the occurrence of a crash or other rear impact event in model year (my) 2014 jeep grand cherokee and dodge durango vehicles.when odi opened the investigation, odi was aware of thirteen alleged injuries.a small number of early warning reports identified driver and/or passenger front seat ahr inadvertent deployments without a rear impact event.reported safety consequences resulting from the ahr deployments include concussions, headaches, soft tissue injuries, disorientation, nausea, vomiting and/or loss of
Questions about the 2010 Jeep Compass
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Jeep Compass?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (18 complaints, typically around 74,000 miles); body and structure (13 complaints, typically around 80,000 miles); seat belts (11 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2010 Jeep Compass have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 15, 2016 (seat belts). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2010 a bad year for the Jeep Compass?
- It is 15th of 20 Compass model years by number of complaints, with 71 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.