Worst 2012 Jeep Compass Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Fuel System
Airbags
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Jeep Compass.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 36 | — | 1 | 81,203 mi | |
| Fuel System | 34 | — | — | 62,100 mi | |
| Airbags | 28 | 2 | — | 69,910 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 26 | — | — | 68,695 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 23 | — | 2 | 61,886 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 22 | 1 | — | 58,265 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 10 | — | — | 54,893 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 10 | — | — | 77,072 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 9 | — | — | 81,747 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 6 | — | — | 78,913 mi | |
| Body Structure | 6 | — | 1 | 44,915 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 5 | — | 1 | 83,970 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2012 Jeep Compass
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,712,509 vehicles.
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 (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
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 a delayed deployment or non-deployment of the seatbelt pre-tensioners and/or side airbags.
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 fuel from the secondary side to the primary side of the fuel tank may be interrupted, causing the engine to stall.
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 DAMAGED ROLL-OVER VALVE.
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2012 Jeep Compass — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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