2010 Jeep Compass FWD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Compass FWD years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Jeep Compass FWD. That ranks 3rd out of 4 Compass FWD model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 20%), typically at around 81,779 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 Jeep Compass FWD problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 20% | 81,779 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 20% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 20% | 10,800 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 10% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 10% | 16,400 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 10% | 158,795 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 10% | 810,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 10% | 16,400 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 10% | 21,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 Jeep Compass FWD recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2010 Jeep Compass FWD.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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.
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!
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…
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…
Other Jeep Compass FWD years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10 | 0 |
| 2009 Compass FWD | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 Compass FWD | 32 | 0 |
| 2007 Compass FWD | 20 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Jeep Compass FWD?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel/propulsion system, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Jeep Compass FWD?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2010 Jeep Compass FWD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Compass FWD model years, the 2010 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.