2010 Jeep Compass Fwd problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (2) · Visibility (1) · Vehicle Speed Control (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Equipment 2010-09-03 · campaign 10E043000 · 294 vehicles
Defect: MARATHON IS RECALLING CERTAIN SEAT COVERS, BRAND SUPERHIDES WITH PART NUMBERS 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, AND 630, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE SEAT COVERS ARE MADE OF HEAVIER THREAD AND ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH SEATS CONTAINING SIDE AIRBAGS. THE HEAVIER SEAT COVER COULD INTERFERE WITH FULL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Risk: AN IMPROPERLY DEPLOYED AIRBAG COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
Fix: MARATHON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE SEAT COVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MARATHON AT 1-800-735-2769.
Service bulletins (25)
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 2025-04-02 · 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
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-07-27 · 9100196 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lubrication and maintenance fluids if mopar fluids and chemicals are not readily available, please review service library for specifications so a suitable alternative can be used
Equipment 2022-04-02 · S2209000004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
if a mopar oil filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds uscar36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils.
Showing the 6 most recent of 25 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-07-03 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 83,000 mi“after re-fueling my jeep 2010 jeep compass until the tank is full (not over filled) the car drives heavy; engine stalls and engine has stopped completely while idling in traffic and at a intersection stop light on route 102 in londonderry, nh off of exit 4 off of interstate 93. it has happened multiple times and the check engine light briefly has f…”
2018-03-23 · Seats · 158,795 mi“i went to start my jeep compass and it doesn't start all the lightsbom,the dash come,on alsonthw radio,tuens,on but when,you turn the key it does nothing. i changed the starter what else so,i have to change.…”
2017-03-09 · Air Bags · 52,000 mi“takata recall - airbag light is on - still no parts available. this recall is over 6 months old and the parts to repair are still not available. i drive children!…”
2016-04-18 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 81,000 mi“when filling up my gas tank (after longer trips 75+miles) the car will stall then die within feet of leaving the gas station. the car will buck and jump forward to prevent itself from stalling / dying after the fill up. usually i am filling up with the fuel gauge 1 gallon from empty. i believed it was just air in the fuel lines, but for this to hap…”
2016-04-18 · Unknown Or Other · 810,000 mi“after driving 180 miles, my transmission temperature controller light came on, was going between 75-80mph, when the light came on and i lost acceleration power to the vehicle. i proceeded to exit to a near by gas station, and read in the manual the smallest paragraph on what to do. after putting the vehicle in neutral, turning off the a/c, radio, …”
2011-10-03 · Vehicle Speed Control · 16,400 mi“the transmission control module stopped working. after trying to turn the car on. it would only move in 1st gear and in reverse. it happened a second time less then 6 months later. the car shifted into drive and the entire car jerked and made a popping sound. and would again only work in 1st and reverse. the 3rd i was driving on the interstate. …”
2011-06-22 · Visibility · 21,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2010 jeep compass. the contact stated that the windshield wiper arm rubber protector was worn, as a result it was scratching the glass and obstructing her view. the vehicle was taken to dealer who stated that the windshield wipers only last a year and should be replaced. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the v…”
2011-04-05 · Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems“2010 jeep compass sport. consumer states problem with tire pressure and also states interior dome lights do not come on when the door is opened *tgw the consumer stated the dealer over-inflated the tires, but the tire pressure monitoring light remained illuminated. the consumer has tried two different dealers, and they were unable to correct the p…”
2011-03-26 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 5,200 mi“last week after pulling out of a side street my 2010 jeep compass would not accelerate. i was in a high traffic area and it was dangerous. after putting the car i neutral and back into drive the car finally accelerated. yesterday, while trying to accelerate onto the highway the car would not go over 40 mph or past 2000 rpm. my foot was to the floor…”
2010-10-05 · Electrical System · 4,763 mi“when stopping at a traffic light the idle goes lower than expected an the car turns off. it doesn't always do it but i have a friend with the same car and after calling the dealership the seller told him that after the car start accumulating mileage that happens to it. its a 2010 jeep compass with the 2.4 liter engine. our car was bought approximat…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.