Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2012 Jeep Compass has 4 recalls, 183 complaints.
4
Recalls
183
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
16V668000
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patrio...
13V120000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012 Jeep Patriot and Compass vehicles manufactured October 18, 2011, through May 7, 201...
12V142000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 JEEP PATRIOT AND COMPASS VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 17, 2011, THROUGH JANUARY 2, 2012. SOME VE...
13V233000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured May 6, 2008, through July 20, 2...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2012 Jeep Compass SUV 4WD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Compass. While the contact's daughter was driving at an undisclosed spe... |
| Jan 19, 2026 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while attempting to refuel the vehicle... |
| Jan 19, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | When I attempt to fuel the car, the gas pump immediately shuts off regardless of the gas station or ... |
| Jan 16, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while refueling the vehicle, the nozzl... |
| Aug 2, 2024 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Everytime I drive it acts as if it’s not getting sufficient fuel to the engine . Have had multiple t... |
| Jul 25, 2024 | STEERING,STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the steering wheel be... |
| Jul 15, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The vehicle just went through an inspection with the dealership before being sold to me. The vehicle... |
| Apr 17, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My Coils had to be replaced several times. Last week I started to drive my car on a major road, shak... |
| Apr 9, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I have had problems with a hitch or pause in the acceleration of my 2012 Jeep Compass since at least... |
| Jan 17, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I’m in Bradley, Illinois, and after the first snowfall, these indicators lit up. The ABS, the ESC, a... |
| Jan 7, 2024 | AIR BAGS | - The passenger headrest of my 2012 Jeep Compass Limited deployed while the car was in motion on the... |
| Nov 1, 2023 | SUSPENSION | The rear suspension crossmember and suspension control arm rotted out on my 2012 Jeep Compass. Also,... |
| Aug 1, 2023 | SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | BRAKE LIGHT IN DASH WOULD COME ON AND OFF THEN GO OUT FOR A DAY OR SO AND THEN WILL STAY ON ALL THE ... |
| Jul 1, 2023 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact's daughter-in-law owns a 2012 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that an additional 20-30 ... |
| May 1, 2023 | SEATS | The passenger active restraint headrest exploded spontaneously. The vehicle was not in any accident.... |
| Apr 13, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | My car caught a fire while in the parking while sitting in an parking lot. |
| Dec 7, 2022 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while having a routine check on the vehicle... |
| Dec 1, 2022 | ENGINE | This vehicle has shut down while on the street & on the dangerous highway with vehicles behind me. I... |
| Oct 18, 2022 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | When driving the vehicle will hesitate then stall after refueling. Happen after almost every refueli... |
| Sep 5, 2022 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Compass. The contact stated upon taking the vehicle to an independent m... |