2010 Jeep Compass
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 71
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Air bags
Campaigns on file for 2010
Opened by NHTSA
25% of complaints
Complaints per year
2010: 71 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 259 |
| 2008 | 93 |
| 2009 | 44 |
| 2010 | 71 |
| 2011 | 188 |
| 2012 | 184 |
| 2013 | 80 |
| 2014 | 308 |
| 2015 | 113 |
| 2016 | 292 |
| 2017 | 229 |
| 2018 | 945 |
| 2019 | 331 |
| 2020 | 142 |
| 2021 | 80 |
| 2022 | 224 |
| 2023 | 48 |
| 2024 | 55 |
| 2025 | 28 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Air bags
25% · 18 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* 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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-15
Structure
18% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing body and frame and members.
Show complaint excerpts
The vehicle was hit on left front door and front quarter panel propelling it into a parking lot over a curb. The left front tire blew upon impact. The vehicle was repaired by a Chrysler/Jeep dealership.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-12-01
Also filed under Wheels
Seat belts
15% · 11 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owned a 2010 Jeep Compass. While driving 25 MPH, another vehicle turned left without yielding the right of way. As a result, the contact slammed on the brake pedal and rear ended the other vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-11-15
Fuel/propulsion system
14% · 10 reportsSuspension
11% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing lower ball joint and lower arm.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2013-06-21Air bags, electrical system, seat belts13V233000 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…
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.
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2017-08-15Air bags, seat belts16V668000 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.
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.
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2019-09-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 2026-02-25 Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
Buy-smart checklist
2010 Jeep Compass — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 18 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 13 reports on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 11 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 13V233000 · Air bags, electrical system, seat belts
- Recall 16V668000 · Air bags, seat belts
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- Is the 2010 Jeep Compass reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Jeep Compass is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Jeep Compass?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2010 Jeep Compass have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.