2010 Jeep Compass Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2010 Jeep Compass carries a complaint index of 22, ranking 15th out of 19 model years, and earns a Best verdict relative to other Compass years. It has 71 complaints, 2 recalls, and no do-not-drive recalls, with airbags as the top problem area.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 22/100
- #15 of 19 Compass years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 71
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 5
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 7
- Top issue
- Airbags
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 25
- 23 city / 27.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 7 / 0
Top 2010 Jeep Compass problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags18 (25%)
- Structure & Body15 (21%)
- Engine11 (15%)
- Seat Belts11 (15%)
- Fuel System10 (14%)
- Other9 (13%)
- Electrical System8 (11%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires8 (11%)
- Steering6 (8%)
- Brakes5 (7%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Airbags failed to deploy in low-speed and moderate-speed crashes, sometimes leaving occupants with back, neck, or leg injuries.
- Front passenger shoulder belt webbing intermittently failed to retract, a problem tied to recall 13V233000 that some owners said dealers refused to fix after the recall window closed.
- Rear seat belts were reported as loose and unable to lock, making child seat installation difficult.
- A fire broke out at the rear of a parked vehicle near the gas tank area, with headlights and interior lights flickering on their own afterward.
- Suspension components made squeaking noises at low speed and reportedly required full replacement.
- The ABS warning light stayed on starting within the first 28,000 miles of use.
2010 Jeep Compass recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 16V668000Sep 15, 2016Airbags1,435,625 vehicles
Air bags
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.
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.
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.
- NHTSA 13V233000Jun 4, 2013Electrical System254,396 vehicles
Electrical system:software
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.
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.
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.
2010 Jeep Compass fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 23 MPG
- Highway
- 27.5 MPG
- Combined
- 25 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,600
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2010 compared with other Compass years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 Jeep Compass reliable?
- Compared with other Compass model years, 2010 has a complaint index of 22 and ranks 15th out of 19 years, which is enough for a Best verdict among Compass years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Jeep Compass?
- NHTSA complaints show Airbags as the top problem area (25% of complaints), followed by Structure & Body (21%), Engine (15%), and Seat Belts (15%).
- Does the 2010 Jeep Compass have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls: one for Airbags (Occupant Restraint Control, campaign 16V668000) and one for an Electrical System software error (campaign 13V233000). Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
- At what mileage do 2010 Compass problems typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 78,000 miles overall, with airbag complaints centered around 74,000 miles and engine complaints around 87,000 miles.
- How does the 2010 Compass compare to other years like 2018?
- The 2010 model's complaint index of 22 is far below the 2018 Compass, which has a complaint index of 100 and an Avoid verdict.