2012 Jeep Compass problems and recalls

Owner complaints on the 2012 Jeep Compass include 1 fatality report, 3 crashes and 5 fires across 184 filings.

184
Complaints
4
Recalls
3
Crash reports
5
Fire reports
2
Injuries
56.0
Severity index

Severity index 56.0 Medium. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 56.0p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 79 of 130 by severity index among 2012 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 39% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2012 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

EngineEngine: 36 complaints (19.6%)36 20%Fuel/Propulsion SystemFuel/Propulsion System: 34 complaints (18.5%)34 18%Air BagsAir Bags: 28 complaints (15.2%)28 15%Power TrainPower Train: 26 complaints (14.1%)26 14%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 24 complaints (13.0%)24 13%Electrical SystemElectrical System: 24 complaints (13.0%)24 13%Seat BeltsSeat Belts: 22 complaints (12.0%)22 12%StructureStructure: 12 complaints (6.5%)12 7%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
ENGINE3619.6%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM3418.5%
AIR BAGS2815.2%
POWER TRAIN2614.1%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER2413.0%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2413.0%
SEAT BELTS2212.0%
STRUCTURE126.5%

Complaints filed per year

014292012: 92013: 162014: 122015: 92016: 172017: 292018: 142019: 282020: 202021: 32022: 82023: 52024: 82025: 22026: 4 (partial year)12131415161729181920212223242526
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
20129
201316
201412
20159
201617
201729
201814
201928
202020
20213
20228
20235
20248
20252
2026 (year to date)4
Filings in 2023 to 2025 ran 0.5x those in 2020 to 2022 (15 against 31).

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
16V66800015/09/2016SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONERChrysler (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
13V12000003/04/2013FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEChrysler 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
12V14200003/04/2012FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLYCHRYSLER 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.
13V23300004/06/2013AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOWChrysler 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-t

Other Jeep Compass model years

Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 14 years side by side.

Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.