2010 Jeep Compass problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Seat Belts (11) · Structure:body (9) · Fuel/Propulsion System (7)
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51 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Seat Belts:pretensioner 2016-09-15 · campaign 16V668000 · 1,435,625 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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.
Electrical System:software 2013-06-04 · campaign 13V233000 · 254,396 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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.
Service bulletins (61)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-15 · 9100653 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
verify reman part number availability. order the "r" part number for all orders: warranty, mopar, customer pay and service contract. order "68" part number for new unsold units only.
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-15 · 9100645 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
verify reman part number availability. order the "r" part number for all orders: warranty, mopar, customer pay and service contract. order "68" part number for new unsold units only.
Unknown Or Other 2025-04-02 · 103954 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
actuator - a/c and heater
Unknown Or Other 2025-04-02 · 104087 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
actuator - a/c and heater
Electrical System 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Electrical System:wiring 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Showing the 6 most recent of 61 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-02-29 · Vehicle Speed Control“system failed was the throttle body, power (engine?) and brakes. i was unable to accelerate while going up a hill. when this happened the whole vehicle shut off which wouldn't allow me to push in the break pedal since i was still in drive. this could of caused us to be hit from the traffic following behind me. this put our lives at risk. unknown, u…”
2023-04-03 · Service Brakes“the brake and abs are on. also there is a lightning bolt that appears on the cluster. the honk does not want to work as well and it is associated with the airbag since its installed with it in the center of the steering wheel.…”
2022-07-07 · Structure:frame And Members · 100,000 mi“the contact's son-in-law owns a 2010 jeep compass. the contact stated that while the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for an oil change and tire rotation, the mechanic informed him that the rear subframe was cracked. the mechanic advised the contact's son-in-law to not drive the vehicle until the rear subframe was replaced. the vehicle was no…”
2021-12-05 · Suspension“my front and rear sub-frame rotted out, making my vehicle dangerous to drive for me my family and other passengers that ride in my vehicle,it is also a danger to other vehicles and persons on the road. chrysler knows of this problem with 2010 jeep compass but has never issued a safety recall, it seems only fair that chrysler should held responsibl…”
2021-01-15 · Structure:body · 144,832 mi“my 2010 jeep compass was taken in for an inspection today. it failed for lower front subframe being totally rusted out. this is unacceptable for a 10 year old vehicle and very unsafe!…”
2020-12-10 · Air Bags“the air bag light remains on and it chimes.…”
2020-12-02 · Fuel/Propulsion System“every time i fill my jeep up it starts jerking then completely quits. i restart my jeep and start to pull out onto the street and/or highway it still jerks for the first few seconds then quits. i had a engine diagnostic test and had to replace the canister costing me $248.00 not counting labor cost. this has been an issues for the last seven months…”
2020-09-21 · Unknown Or Other · 92,000 mi“the vehicle keep on honking on it own. we took the vehicle to the dealership which the diagnosed and repaired the problem but the vehicle from time keeps honking. we took it back to the dealership they say there's no code showing up for the and it never went off while there.…”
2020-06-23 · Electrical System · 50,000 mi“tl* 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.…”
2020-04-12 · Vehicle Speed Control · 128,000 mi“i have been driving my vehicle for almost a year now it and it seems like the clutch pedal is binding, the pedal depresses when i'm driving but feels like it has some kind of resistance. i'm not sure if it may be an underlying issue or not but this is best how it can be described.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.