2010 Jeep Compass Fwd Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2010 Jeep Compass Fwd. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
AIR BAGS
1
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
INTERIOR LIGHTING
1
POWER TRAIN
1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1
SEATS
1
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
Total complaints14

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2018-06-16

“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.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2018-03-06

“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.”

SEATS · reported 2018-03-06

“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!”

AIR BAGS · reported 2016-07-01

“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…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2016-04-15

“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…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2016-04-15

“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 jeep compass. The contact stated that the windshield wiper arm rubber protector was worn, as a result it was scratching the glass and obstructing her view. The vehicle was taken to dealer who stated that the windshield wipers only last a year and should be replaced. The…”

VISIBILITY · reported 2011-06-19

“2010 jeep compass sport. Consumer states problem with tire pressure and also states interior dome lights do not come on when the door is opened *tgw the consumer stated the dealer over-inflated the tires, but the tire pressure monitoring light remained illuminated. The consumer has tried two…”

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS · reported 2011-04-01
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2010 Jeep Compass Fwd as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.