Ask the seller for proof the repair was completed, or run the free VIN check. Recall repairs are done at no cost by a dealer.
Recalls
Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.
Safety recall
AN IMPROPERLY DEPLOYED AIRBAG COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
- Remedy
- MARATHON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE SEAT COVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MARATHON AT 1-800-735-2769.
- Status
- Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
- What to do
- Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.
Owner complaints by system
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
6
Most reports here involve sudden stalling.
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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 MULTIPLE TIMES AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BRIEFLY HAS FLICKERED ON, HOWEVER, MY MECHANIC STATED THE WARNING LIGHT DID NOT SHOW IN THE COMPUTERS HISTORY. THUS CAUSING NO WAY TO ACTUALLY DIAGNOSE AND FIX THE PROBLEM. THIS IS DANGEROUS AS I HAD DIFFICULTY RESTARTING THE ENGINE AFTER EACH INCIDENT . HOWEVER, I WAS ABLE TO EVENTUALLY START AND DRIVE(ALTHOUGH WHILE THE GAS TANK IS FULL IT DRIVES HEAVY)THE CAR. IT SEEMS, THAT THE PROBLEM DISSIPATES AFTER USING THE GAS AND IT HAS NOT OCCURRED WHEN THE GAS TANK IS NOT FILLED TO ITS POTENTIAL CAPACITY. THE CAR HAS APPROXIMATELY 83,960 MILES AS OF TODAY, JULY 3RD, 2011. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED AND COVERED COST WISE/RECALLED WITH JEEP ACCORDINGLY. THIS HAS ONLY OCCURRED ON A FULL TANK OF GAS WHILE IDLING AT INTERSECTIONS. I KNOW THAT ON THE CAR GURUS WEBSITE MULTIPLE JEEP COMPASS OWNERS AND JEEP OWNERS IN GENERAL HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS SAFETY ISSUE.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11105408 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Electrical & infotainment
1
Most reports here involve other issues.
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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.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11081026 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Steering, suspension & tires
1
Most reports here involve software faults.
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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 DIFFERENT DEALERS, AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *JB
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #10394934 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Airbags & seat belts
1
Most reports here involve other issues.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #10959784 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Structure & body
1
Most reports here involve premature wear.
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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 MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 21,000.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #10408478 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov