Home › Reliability › Jeep › Compass › 2010

2010 Jeep Compass Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 2 NHTSA recalls and 81 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

✅
This is one of the better years for the Jeep Compass

The 2010 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

C
65/100

Use Caution — 2010 Jeep Compass

The 2010 Jeep Compass has elevated complaints or recalls that warrant careful consideration. Have any open recalls resolved before purchase and inspect the vehicle thoroughly.

2
NHTSA Recalls
2 recalls on record
81
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
5
Crashes + Injuries
3 fire reports

Own or buying a 2010 Jeep Compass?

Check your specific VIN for open recalls, market value, full specs, and a free AI buyer summary.

⚠️

NHTSA Recalls — 2010 Jeep Compass (2)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Jeep dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V668000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #13V233000
💬

Most Common Problems — 2010 Jeep Compass

Based on 81 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Air Bags
17
Structure
10
Electrical System
9
Fuel/propulsion System
7
Unknown Or Other
7
Steering
6
Suspension
5
Power Train
5
📊

Jeep Compass — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2010 model year is highlighted.

2010 81 complaints 2011 187 complaints 2012 183 complaints 2013 80 complaints 2014 306 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2014 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2010, 2013 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

❓

Frequently Asked Questions — 2010 Jeep Compass

Is the 2010 Jeep Compass reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2010 Jeep Compass has 2 recalls and 81 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2010 Jeep Compass have?
The 2010 Jeep Compass has 2 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Jeep Compass?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2010 Jeep Compass are: Air Bags, Structure, Electrical System, Fuel/propulsion System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2010 Jeep Compass safe to buy?
The 2010 Jeep Compass has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 2 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Jeep Compass should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Jeep Compass are: 2010, 2013. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2014.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.