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All cars · Jeep Compass · 2010

2010 Jeep Compass. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints6NHTSA, first 3 years

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 4,000 and 41,268 miles. Median 32,468, from 6 complaints with a mileage.

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Seat belts17%
Electrical17%
Brakes17%
Wheels17%
Body structure17%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
621200

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 2

  • 16V668000 Sep 2016 Seat Belts / Pretensioner

    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.

    Remedy. 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.

  • 13V233000 Jun 2013 Air Bags / Side/Window

    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.

    Remedy. 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.

Engines and drivetrains 6

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.0L 4-cylManual 5-spdFWD23 / 29 / 25Regular$2,500
2.0L 4-cylAuto (variable gear ratios)FWD23 / 27 / 25Regular$2,500
2.4L 4-cylManual 5-spdFWD23 / 28 / 25Regular$2,500
2.4L 4-cylManual 5-spd4WD23 / 28 / 25Regular$2,500
2.4L 4-cylAuto (variable gear ratios)FWD21 / 25 / 23Regular$2,700
2.4L 4-cylAuto (variable gear ratios)4WD21 / 24 / 22Regular$2,850

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

YouTube repair topics

200 videos about the 2007–2016 Jeep Compass, 11.4M views.

TopicVideosViews
Steering & suspension9580K
Fuel pump, filter & tank3445K
Cooling system4396K
No-start: theft light, key & ignition3343K
Brakes & ABS5322K
Heat, A/C & blend door5316K
Infotainment, battery & electrical5285K
Gauges, lights & wiring5272K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
20071759058,070Suspension
2008592025,349Suspension
2010–6–Seat belts
2011774347,709Transmission & drivetrain
2012964640,235Fuel system
2013402652,993Transmission & drivetrain

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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