Worst 2012 Jeep Compass Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
AIR BAGS
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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 | 36 | — | 1 | 81,203 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 34 | — | — | 62,100 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 28 | 2 | — | 69,910 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 26 | — | — | 68,695 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 24 | — | 2 | 74,366 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 23 | — | 2 | 61,886 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 22 | 1 | — | 58,265 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 10 | — | — | 54,893 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 10 | — | — | 77,072 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 9 | — | — | 81,747 mi | |
| STEERING | 6 | — | — | 78,913 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 6 | — | 1 | 44,915 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 5 | — | 1 | 83,970 mi | |
| SEATS | 4 | — | — | 23,450 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 4 | 1 | — | 42,967 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 2 | — | — | 138,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | 5,948 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | 35,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK | 1 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | 120,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 | — | — | 63,513 mi | |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 40,521 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 1 | — | — | 20,500 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 | — | — | 51,000 mi |
Recalls for 2012 Jeep Compass
8 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~5,092,551 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 (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 (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 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 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.
Other Jeep Compass Years
Wider context: See the full Jeep Compass reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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