2012 Jeep Compass problems and complaints
Owners have filed 184 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Jeep Compass. The most-reported areas: Engine (36), Fuel/Propulsion System (34), Air Bags (28).
Key takeaways
- 184 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 5 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 36 | 20% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 34 | 18% |
| Air Bags | 28 | 15% |
| Power Train | 26 | 14% |
| Unknown Or Other | 24 | 13% |
| Electrical System | 24 | 13% |
| Seat Belts | 22 | 12% |
| Structure | 12 | 7% |
| Suspension | 10 | 5% |
| Fuel System | 10 | 5% |
| Gasoline | 10 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Jeep Compass SUV 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
| 2012 Jeep Compass SUV 2WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Suspension,structure - filed 2026-07-09
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...
Fuel System, Gasoline - filed 2026-03-24
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Compass. While the contact's daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. In addition, the engine seized. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred in the midd...
Fuel System, Gasoline - filed 2026-03-16
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 repla...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.