Car Defect Radar
Built from NHTSA complaints and recalls collected for this model, generated September 22, 2026. Totals reflect what has been collected, not every complaint ever filed.

Recalls

0 total

Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.

No recalls on record for this model

No safety recalls were found in this dataset. It is still worth entering the exact VIN on NHTSA before purchase, since recalls can be added at any time.

Owner complaints by system

81 total

Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.

Engine & powertrain

Worth reading
24

Most reports here involve sudden stalling. Of these, 1 mention a crash, 2 mention an injury.

sudden stalling 15transmission slipping 4fire 2
A recent report: System failed was the throttle body, power (engine?) and brakes. I was unable to accelerate while going up a hill. When this happened the whole vehicle shut off which wouldn't allow me to push in the…
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System failed was the throttle body, power (engine?) and brakes. I was unable to accelerate while going up a hill. When this happened the whole vehicle shut off which wouldn't allow me to push in the break pedal since I was still in drive. This could of caused us to be hit from the traffic following behind me. This put our lives at risk. Unknown, unsure what is being questioned as far as repeoducing a problem? It has failed my states safety inspection yesterday. I just purchased this vehicle a week ago. Warning lights were lightening bolt, abs light and traction control light.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11574614 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Electrical & infotainment

Worth reading
7

Most reports here involve electrical shorts.

electrical shorts 2fire 1
A recent report: The brake and ABS are on. Also there is a lightning bolt that appears on the cluster. The honk does not want to work as well and it is associated with the airbag since its installed with it in the…
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The brake and ABS are on. Also there is a lightning bolt that appears on the cluster. The honk does not want to work as well and it is associated with the airbag since its installed with it in the center of the steering wheel.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11515187 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Brakes

Worth reading
3

Most reports here involve software faults. Of these, 1 mention an injury.

software faults 1sudden stalling 1premature wear 1
A recent report: MY SON HAS A 2010 JEEP WRANGLER AND WAS SENT A RECALL REIMBURSEMENT LETTER FOR "FRONT BRAKE CALIPER HOSES AND BOTH WHEEL SPEED SENSORS". I OWN A 2010 JEEP COMPASS THAT NEEDED REPLACEMENTS FOR BOTH…
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MY SON HAS A 2010 JEEP WRANGLER AND WAS SENT A RECALL REIMBURSEMENT LETTER FOR "FRONT BRAKE CALIPER HOSES AND BOTH WHEEL SPEED SENSORS". I OWN A 2010 JEEP COMPASS THAT NEEDED REPLACEMENTS FOR BOTH FRONT SPEED SENSORS. VEHICLE SENSOR ALERTED ME WHILE DRIVING IN BOTH INSTANCES. I HAD DEALER REPLACE THE FIRST ONE AND LESS THEN TWO MONTHS BEFORE SECOND SPEED SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ARE THESE SPEED SENSORS COMMONLY NEEDING REPAIR/REPLACEMENT?

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11010272 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Steering, suspension & tires

Minor
11

Most reports here involve premature wear.

premature wear 6software faults 1
A recent report: JEEP COMPASS HAS JUST OVER 61,000 MILES, WHEN TURNING TO GO UP MY DRIVEWAY THE CONTROL ARM FELL TO THE GROUND. I HAD TO PURCHASE NEW VEHICLE AS THIS WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT LIA…
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JEEP COMPASS HAS JUST OVER 61,000 MILES, WHEN TURNING TO GO UP MY DRIVEWAY THE CONTROL ARM FELL TO THE GROUND. I HAD TO PURCHASE NEW VEHICLE AS THIS WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT LIA JEEP OF NORTHAMPTON REPORTED TO ME THAT I WOULD KEEP CONTINUING HAVING OTHER PROBLEMS WITH UNDERNEATH THE CAR EVEN IF REPAIRED AS IT WAS SO BAD. THIS IS WHY I CHOSE TO GET NEW VEHICLE. METRO JEEP OF CHICOPEE, MA TOOK IS AS A TRADE AND WILL BE TOWED THERE TODAY. 10/4/19 I WAS VERY THANKFUL THAT THIS DID NOT HAPPEN AT HIGH RATE OF SPEED OR I MAY NOT BE TYPING THIS RIGHT NOW.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11266052 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Airbags & seat belts

Worth reading
19

Most reports here involve airbags not deploying. Of these, 3 mention a crash, 3 mention an injury.

airbags not deploying 2software faults 1
A recent report: THE AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINS ON AND IT CHIMES.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11382863 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Structure & body

Worth reading
14

Most reports here involve corrosion. Of these, 1 mention a crash, 1 mention an injury.

corrosion 9fluid leaks 2
A recent report: The contact's son-in-law owns a 2010 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for an oil change and tire rotation, the mechanic informed him that the…
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The contact's son-in-law owns a 2010 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for an oil change and tire rotation, the mechanic informed him that the rear subframe was cracked. The mechanic advised the contact's son-in-law to not drive the vehicle until the rear subframe was replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11472682 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Other systems

Worth reading
3

Most reports here involve electrical shorts.

electrical shorts 1airbags deploying unexpectedly 1
A recent report: THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP IPAC (INGRAM PARK CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM) SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 210.998.9782 IS NOT PROVIDING ME WITH ASSISTANCE IN REPAIRING MY RECALLED VEHICLE. MY JEEP WAS DROPPED OFF AUGUST…
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THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP IPAC (INGRAM PARK CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM) SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 210.998.9782 IS NOT PROVIDING ME WITH ASSISTANCE IN REPAIRING MY RECALLED VEHICLE. MY JEEP WAS DROPPED OFF AUGUST 24, 2017 WITH THE DEALERSHIP AND I WAS NOTIFIED THAT AN ADDITIONAL PART NEEDED TO BE ORDERED TO COMPLETE THE RECALL REPAIR. I WAS TOLD IT WOULD TAKE 3 DAYS TO GET THE PART IN. I LEFT MY CAR UNTIL MONDAY 8/28/17 AND WHEN CAR WAS STILL NOT REPAIRED I PICKED UP SO I COULD TAKE MY GRANDCHILDREN TO SCHOOL. I WAS TOLD I WOULD BE CALLED WHEN THE PART CAME IN. IT IS NOW SEPTEMBER 5TH AND I HAVE NOT HEARD BACK FROM SERVICE DEPT. I HAVE CALLED 4 SEPARATE OCCASIONS AND KEEP GETTING TRANSFERRED TO A LINE NO ONE ANSWERS AND WITH NO VOICE MAIL. I WAS ASSURED BY RAY THAT COMMUNICATION WOULD NOT BE AN ISSUE. I HAVE ALSO TRIED CHATTING WITH THE STORE ONLINE AND NO ONE WILL ANSWER MY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE STATUS OF RECALL REPAIR. I KEEP BEING TOLD SOMEONE WILL CALL BACK AND NO ONE DOES. I AM NOW GOING INTO WEEK 2 SINCE I MADE CONTACT WITH THE SERVICE DEPT TO HAVE MY JEEP REPAIRED. MY JEEP IS STILL NOT FIXED AND THERE IS NO SCHEDULED DATE FOR REPAIRS TO TAKE PLACE.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11021597 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Is 81 complaints a lot? They were filed between 2010 and 2024, roughly 6 a year, which is more than the typical model in this dataset. We do not have sales figures for this model, so treat this as a rough volume, not a rate per car on the road. Popular, high-volume models naturally collect more complaints over time.