New Safety Recall Advanced Communication ? N01060613 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) announced a safety recall on certain 2010 through 2012 model year (MK) Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles. Some of the above vehicles were built with a software error in the Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module. The ORC software error may result in delayed or non-deployment of seatbelt pre-tensioner or side airbag curtains involved in certain low-speed rollover events. Chrysler will conduct a voluntary safety recall on all involved vehicles to reprogram the ORC module with the corrected software. Dealers will be notified of the launch of this safety recall by way of established methods used in the past. We a
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2010 Jeep Compass airbags problems
severe Owners of the 2010 Jeep Compass have filed 17 NHTSA complaints about the airbags at roughly $1,100 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See airbags across all vehicles →
Complaints
17
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
| Model year | airbags complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 Compass | 7 |
| 2008 Compass | 6 |
| 2009 Compass | 3 |
| 2010 Compass (this page) | 17 |
| 2011 Compass | 16 |
| 2012 Compass | 26 |
| 2013 Compass | 14 |
| 2014 Compass | 85 |
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.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
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.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering airbags on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
New Safety Recall Advanced Communication ? N01060613 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) announced a safety recall on certain 2010 through 2012 model year (MK) Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles. Some of the above vehicles were built with a software error in the Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module. The ORC software error may result in delayed or non-deployment of seatbelt pre-tensioner or side airbag curtains involved in certain low-speed rollover events. Chrysler will conduct a voluntary safety recall on all involved vehicles to reprogram the ORC module with the corrected software. Dealers will be notified of the launch of this safety recall by way of established methods used in the past. We a
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗New Safety Recall Advanced Communication ? N01060613 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) announced a safety recall on certain 2010 through 2012 model year (MK) Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles. Some of the above vehicles were built with a software error in the Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module. The ORC software error may result in delayed or non-deployment of seatbelt pre-tensioner or side airbag curtains involved in certain low-speed rollover events. Chrysler will conduct a voluntary safety recall on all involved vehicles to reprogram the ORC module with the corrected software. Dealers will be notified of the launch of this safety recall by way of established methods used in the past. We a
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
Owners of 2010 Compasses received Takata airbag/seatbelt recall notices (Campaign 16V668000) starting in 2015–2016, but faced critical delays getting the work done. Most complaints center on parts simply not being available—dealers couldn't give timelines, manufacturer couldn't expedite, and owners waited months to years with no resolution. One owner documented waiting nearly two years after first learning of the issue. One dealer rescheduled a recall appointment four times with no parts in stock. An airbag warning light came on at 150k miles in one vehicle, but the recall couldn't be completed. Service departments became unresponsive, transferring calls to dead lines and ignoring follow-ups.
Separately, two owners reported crashes where airbags did not deploy. One hit a pole at low speed; another lost control at 40 mph and the vehicle was totaled—the driver sustained injuries to back, neck, and legs. A third owner reported hitting the steering wheel and sustaining neck, knee, and chest injury when the seatbelt alone did not prevent contact. These are unverified allegations, but they occurred on vehicles that may have been under the unresolved recall.
Same Jeep Compass airbags reports on nearby years: 2011 · 2012 · 2013
Failure modes owners describe
Recall parts unavailability and service delays
NHTSA Campaign 16V668000 (Takata airbag/seatbelt recall) parts remained unavailable for extended periods, with dealers unable to schedule or complete repairs. Multiple owners reported waiting months with no timeline for parts arrival or repair completion.
When: Recall notification 2015–2016; owners reported waiting months to 2+ years
Symptoms owners cite: Airbag warning light illuminated (at least one case at 150k miles); Unable to schedule recall repair due to missing parts; Dealers rescheduled appointments multiple times (four times in one case); No estimated date provided for parts or repair completion
Codes mentioned: NHTSA Campaign 16V668000
Repairs/costs cited: Parts confirmed unavailable by VIN tool in multiple cases; some dealers offered 2-month estimate that was not met; dealership service departments unresponsive to follow-up calls
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recall notification issued (Campaign 16V668000); manufacturer unable to expedite dealer appointments or provide repair timelines; one case noted manufacturer contacted dealer but could not expedite
Airbag deployment failure in crashes
In two documented crash events, airbags failed to deploy despite impact speeds and damage. One crash occurred at 2 mph and involved hitting a pole; the other at 40 mph with vehicle destruction and multiple injuries.
When: At 28,000 miles and 32,468 miles respectively
Symptoms owners cite: No airbag deployment in crash at ~2 mph into pole; No airbag deployment in 40 mph crash with vehicle destruction; Minor seatbelt injury in first case; driver injuries to back, neck, and legs in second case; In one case: neck, left knee, and chest injuries from hitting steering wheel
Repairs/costs cited: First case not diagnosed or repaired; second case towed to salvage yard after destruction; third case mentioned seatbelt and steering wheel contact injury
Synthesized from 17 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
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.
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;…
Had airbags trouble with your 2010 Jeep Compass?
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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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