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2010 Jeep Compass: common problems and reliability
An average Compass year.
81 owner complaints, most about air bags. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2010 Compass?The 2010 Jeep Compass has 81 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and structure.
Safety record for the 2010 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2010 Jeep Compass vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Compass years only. How we score it
Is 2010 a good year for the Compass?
Across the 20 Compass model years we track, complaint volume runs from 46 (2023) to 942 (2018). With 81 complaints, the 2010 Compass sits below the model's median of 172.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2010 Compass
seat belts:pretensioner
Campaign 16V668000Chrysler (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.
air bags:side/window
Campaign 13V233000Chrysler 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.
What owners say across generations
Owner sentiment is predominantly negative, with widespread criticism focused on poor reliability, subpar build quality, and weak performance.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Compass. See the full Compass owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Compass listings typically run $15,772–$23,763.
Other Compass model years
Compare every Compass year side by side to see how 2010 ranks against the rest.
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