2012 Jeep Compass Problems

184 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Engine · verdict CAUTION 54/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Engine36
Fuel/Propulsion System34
Air Bags28
Power Train26
Unknown Or Other24
Electrical System24

In the owners’ words

“2012 Jeep Compass has excessive rust and corrosion from the frame to the chassis. Vehicle has 69,000 miles on it and after each snow storm undercarriage was washed. I was told this vehicle is now unsafe and I need to purchase a new car. I really do like my Jeep Compass, is there any remedy to this situation. I have the report in a email sent to me and can send the report to you if I have an email address to send ”NHTSA complaint, 2012 Jeep Compass owner
“The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while attempting to refuel the vehicle, the contact was unable to pump more than one gallon at a time. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the roll-over valve was defective and needed to be replaced. The contact was made aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V142000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however”NHTSA complaint, 2012 Jeep Compass owner
“When I attempt to fuel the car, the gas pump immediately shuts off regardless of the gas station or the pump that I am at. The gas also seemed to not want to go into the tank, as I could see some of the gas leaking out around the rim of the tank even though it was empty when I began to fuel.”NHTSA complaint, 2012 Jeep Compass owner

Recall campaigns

ReportedComponentSummary
15/09/2016Seat Belts:Pretensioner SAFETYChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control
03/04/2013Fuel System, Gasoline SAFETYChrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012 Jeep Patriot and Compass vehicles manufactured October 18, 2011, through May 7, 2012. Due to an incorrectly manufactured transfer tube, the transfer of
03/04/2012Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly SAFETYCHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 JEEP PATRIOT AND COMPASS VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 17, 2011, THROUGH JANUARY 2, 2012. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY CONTAINING A DAMA
04/06/2013Air Bags:Side/Window SAFETYChrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured May 6, 2008, through July 20, 2012. The affected vehicles have a software error which may result in

Questions owners ask

Is the 2012 Jeep Compass reliable?

On the federal record it scores 54/100: 184 owner complaints (13.14 per year on the road) and 4 recall campaigns, 4 touching safety-critical systems.

What is the most common problem with the 2012 Jeep Compass?

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Engine, with 36 of 172 categorised reports.

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The 2012 Jeep Compass scored 54/100 on the federal record.

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