CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Jeep Compass has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 184 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 5 fires, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (36 reports).
2012 Jeep Compass recalls
Air Bags and Seat Belt Pretensioners May Not Deploy in a Crash
The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module in these vehicles can short circuit.
Most common 2012 Jeep Compass problems
Problem areas named in the 184 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 36 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 34 |
| Air Bags | 28 |
| Power Train | 26 |
| Electrical System | 24 |
| Unknown Or Other | 24 |
| Seat Belts | 22 |
| Structure | 12 |
| Suspension | 10 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 10 |
What owners report
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 it to.
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 middle of the road. The vehicle was pushed to the shoulder of the roadway. The contact stated that while attempting to restart the vehicle, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was jumpstarted and driven to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. In addition, the contact stated that the failure was a known failure with th
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, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.
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.
I have had problems with a hitch or pause in the acceleration of my 2012 Jeep Compass since at least April of last year. I purchased the vehicle used in January 2021. In and of itself, the hitch would be a minor thing, but I think it's related to other problems I'm having with the vehicle losing acceleration, which has become a real point of concern. This has occurred multiple times when I start accelerating from a stop, such as when I'm at an intersection. The car loses acceleration, the traction control light sometimes will come on, the steering will tighten up like I've lost power steering, and the car will come to a halt and stop idling. Nothing happens when I give it gas after it's stop
2012 Jeep Compass questions
Does the 2012 Jeep Compass have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2012 Jeep Compass: Air Bags and Seat Belt Pretensioners May Not Deploy in a Crash; Air Bags:Side/Window; Electrical System:Software; Seat Belts; Fuel System, Gasoline; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Jeep Compass?
Based on 184 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (36), Fuel/Propulsion System (34), Air Bags (28).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Jeep Compass has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.