THE CAR HAD BEEN SITTING PARKED FOR 2 HOURS. NO KEY IN IGNITION. LOOKED OUT AND SAW FIRE COMING OUT OF THE REAR OF THE CAR. LIGHTING FIXTURE WAS COMPLETE BURNED OUT AS WELL AS EVERYTHING ELSE OVE TO WHERE THE GAS TANK SPOUT IS. FIRE DEPT CAME. FILLED OUT A REPORT . THE HEAD LIGHTS AND OTHER LIGHTS INSIDE CAR KEPT COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY EVEN AFTER THE FIRE WAS OUT. THERE WAS NO KEY IN IGNITI…
2010 jeep Compass electrical problems
severe 9 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
9
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
WHEN STOPPING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT THE IDLE GOES LOWER THAN EXPECTED AN THE CAR TURNS OFF. IT DOESN'T ALWAYS DO IT BUT I HAVE A FRIEND WITH THE SAME CAR AND AFTER CALLING THE DEALERSHIP THE SELLER TOLD HIM THAT AFTER THE CAR START ACCUMULATING MILEAGE THAT HAPPENS TO IT. ITS A 2010 JEEP COMPASS WITH THE 2.4 LITER ENGINE. OUR CAR WAS BOUGHT APPROXIMATELY AT THE END OF JUNE 2010. IT HAS DONE THE DESCR…
VERY HOT DAY IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. DRIVING NORTH OF I-15 FREEWAY. FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE I OWNED THE CAR (ORIGINAL OWNER) I PLACED THE A/C BLOWER CONTROL SWITH IN POSITION 4 (MAX POSITION). AFTER A FEW SECONDS SMOKE BEGAN TO BILLOW OUT OF THE OPENING OF THE BLOWER CONTROL KNOB. ONCE NOTICED, IT GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE TO THE POINT THAT I HAD TO TURN OFF THE A/C AND NAVIGATE FOUR FULL SPEED…
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2010 jeep Compass?
It's a meaningful issue. 9 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical 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 electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical 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.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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