2010 Jeep Compass Airbags Problems
NHTSA lists 18 airbag complaints for the 2010 Jeep Compass, 25% of that year's 71 total complaints. Three crashes and three injuries were reported, with failures showing up at a median 74,000 miles. A related recall (16V668000) covers the Occupant Restraint Controller.
- Airbags complaints
- 18
- 25% of 71
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 74,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Owners report airbags failing to deploy during moderate-speed crashes, including one crash at about 40 mph that left the driver injured.
- Some drivers describe hitting the steering wheel or dashboard because the airbag did not deploy and the seatbelt did not restrain them, resulting in neck, knee, and chest injuries.
- Several owners describe the front passenger shoulder belt webbing intermittently failing to retract, tied to NHTSA campaign 13V233000.
- A cluster of complaints describe the Takata airbag recall (16V668000) where replacement parts were unavailable for extended periods, leaving owners unable to get the repair completed.
- Some owners say they were never notified about the recall or that dealers told them the vehicle was no longer eligible for the free remedy.
When 2010 Jeep Compass airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 20, 2013, latest Apr 3, 2023.
Airbags recalls for the 2010 Jeep Compass
- 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.
Airbags complaints by Compass model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many airbag complaints does the 2010 Jeep Compass have?
- NHTSA lists 18 airbag complaints for the 2010 Jeep Compass, which is 25% of the 71 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there an airbag recall on the 2010 Jeep Compass?
- Yes. Recall campaign 16V668000, reported in September 2016, covers the Occupant Restraint Controller in the 2010 Jeep Compass and related FCA models. It is not a do-not-drive or park-outside recall.
- Did the 2010 Jeep Compass airbag problems cause injuries or crashes?
- NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 3 injuries linked to airbag complaints for the 2010 Jeep Compass, with no fires reported.
- At what mileage do airbag problems show up on the 2010 Jeep Compass?
- The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2010 Jeep Compass is 74,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
- Why did some 2010 Jeep Compass owners not get their airbag recall fixed?
- Multiple complaints describe replacement parts being unavailable for the 16V668000 recall, leaving owners waiting well beyond a reasonable repair timeframe.