Worst 2010 Jeep Compass Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
AIR BAGS
STRUCTURE:BODY
SEAT BELTS
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Jeep Compass.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 18 | 3 | — | 69,011 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 12 | 1 | 1 | 77,995 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 11 | 2 | — | 87,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 10 | — | 1 | 88,226 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 9 | — | — | 78,652 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 | — | 2 | 51,823 mi | |
| STEERING | 6 | — | — | 69,231 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 6 | — | — | 51,859 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 | 1 | — | 80,671 mi | |
| ENGINE | 5 | — | — | 89,200 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 | — | 1 | 106,288 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | — | — | 86,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | 1 | 69,500 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | 68,500 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 47,672 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 | — | — | 100,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM | 1 | — | — | 36,554 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | 1 | — | — | 36,554 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | 75,489 mi | |
| WHEELS | 1 | 1 | — | 3,700 mi |
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Recalls for 2010 Jeep Compass
6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~5,070,063 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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