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.
2010 Jeep Compass airbags problems
severe 17 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →
Complaints
17
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
3crashes
3injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 17 airbags complaints filed for the 2010 Jeep Compass, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.
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Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Among the 16 model years of Jeep Compass in our records for airbags problems, this one ranks #3 by owner-complaint volume.
Airbags accounts for 21% of all owner complaints filed against this vehicle, across 8 categories tracked.
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
The air bag light remains on and it chimes.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Jeep compass. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number; 16v668000 (air bags, seat belts); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called van andel and flikkema Chrysler Jeep (3844 plainfield ave, ne, grand rapids, mi 49525;…
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Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2010 Jeep Compass?
It's a meaningful issue. 17 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Based on the 17 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 71,011 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2010/Jeep/Compass.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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