2010 Jeep COMPASS: complaints, problems and recalls

JEEP COMPASS 2010 BACK SEAT SEATBELTS ARE VERY LOOSE AND DO NOT LOCK. WHEN INSTALLING A CAR SEAT THERE IS NO WAY TO MAKE IT STABLE OR SAFE THAT I CAN FIND DUE TO THE SEAT BELTS NOT STAYING TIGHT. VERY CONCERNED. *JS

Owner-reported narrative. 4,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10455633 at NHTSA ↗

VERY HOT DAY IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. DRIVING NORTH OF I-15 FREEWAY. FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE I OWNED THE CAR (ORIGINAL OWNER) I PLACED THE A/C BLOWER CONTROL SWITH IN POSITION 4 (MAX POSITION). AFTER A FEW SECONDS SMOKE BEGAN TO BILLOW OUT OF THE OPENING OF THE BLOWER CONTROL KNOB. ONCE NOTICED, IT GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE TO THE POINT THAT I HAD TO TURN OFF THE A/C AND NAVIGATE FOUR FULL SPEED LANES OF TRAFFIC TO PULL OVER IN CASE OF FIRE SPREAD. ONCE SAFELY ON SHOULDER, TURNED CAR OFF, EVACUATED CAR AND WAITED UNTIL SMOKE CLEARED. ONCE C…

Owner-reported narrative. 41,268 miles reported. Look up ODI 10477642 at NHTSA ↗

ABS LIGHT TURNED ON AND STAYED ON. I HAVE A JEEP COMPASS 2010 AND DURING THE FIRST 28,000 MILES THE ABS LIGHT TURNED ON. TALKING WITH SEVERAL OWNERS OF JEEP COMPASS AND DODGE CALIBER NOTICED THAT THOSE GUYS HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. CURRENTLY MY COMPASS HAS 42,000 MILES AND STILL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. IS THIS A RECALL FOR WARRANTY OR REPAIR BY THE WARRANTY OR I HAVE HAS TO PAY FOR THIS. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 28,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10483666 at NHTSA ↗

THE VEHICLE WAS HIT ON LEFT FRONT DOOR AND FRONT QUARTER PANEL PROPELLING IT INTO A PARKING LOT OVER A CURB. THE LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEW UPON IMPACT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY A CHRYSLER/JEEP DEALERSHIP. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS FIXED SEVERAL PEOPLE GOT SICK IN THE CAR OR JUST AFTER EXITING THE CAR. THIS LASTED FOR SIX THOUSAND MILES OVER THREE MONTHS PERIOD OF TIME. I PURCHASED A CARBON MONOXIDE TESTER BECAUSE HOW MANY PEOPLE GOT SICK. IT WENT OFF ON THE THIRD DAY OF IT BEING IN THE VEHICLE. ANOTHER CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AN…

Owner-reported narrative. 3,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 10486695 at NHTSA ↗

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 JEEP COMPASS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, HE NOTICED A SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT ALL THE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 55,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10536883 at NHTSA ↗

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 JEEP COMPASS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH HE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED, AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER INJURED HER BACK, NECK, AND LEGS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE MILEAGE WAS 32,468.

Owner-reported narrative. 32,468 miles reported. Look up ODI 10556818 at NHTSA ↗

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 JEEP COMPASS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELT WEBBING FAILED TO RETRACT. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 13V233000 (AIR BAGS , ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , SEAT BELTS) AND WAS ADVISED BY THE DEALER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER ELIGIBLE UNDER FOR THE RECALL REMEDY ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE DEALER PERFORMED A POINT CHECK INSPECTION HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM…

Owner-reported narrative. 38,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10575927 at NHTSA ↗

TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION.I WAS INFORMED THAT ONE OF THE FRONT BALL JOINTS AND TIE ROD WAS BAD. THIS VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN USED OFF ROAD! I HAVE BEEN ON A NUMBER OF JEEP FORUMS AND IT'S APPARENT THAT THE BALL JOINTS HAVE BEEN A BIG PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES.I GUESS THEY ARE WAITING FOR A SERIUS ACCIDENT ACCIDENT AND SOME ONE GETS SERIOUSLY HURT OR WORSE KILLED BEFORE THEY MAKE A RECALL LIKE THEY DID WITH THE JEEP LIBERTY'S! *JS

Owner-reported narrative. 32,435 miles reported. Look up ODI 10592259 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2013-06-04 (June 4, 2013)

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.

Consequence: 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.

Reported: 2016-09-15 (September 15, 2016)

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.

Consequence: 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.