184 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Engine · verdict CAUTION 54/100
“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
| Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 15/09/2016 | Seat Belts:Pretensioner SAFETY | Chrysler (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 |
| 03/04/2013 | Fuel System, Gasoline SAFETY | Chrysler 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 |
| 03/04/2012 | Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly SAFETY | CHRYSLER 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 |
| 04/06/2013 | Air Bags:Side/Window SAFETY | Chrysler 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 |
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.
The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Engine, with 36 of 172 categorised reports.
The 2012 Jeep Compass scored 54/100 on the federal record.