KnownCarProblems2012 Jeep Compass Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 184 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Jeep Compass, most often about the fuel system (24% of complaints, typically around 58,000 miles). It is 9th of 20 Compass model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2012 Jeep Compass problems
Fuel system
44 complaints · 24%Half of these problems showed up before 58,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Compass. While adding fuel to the vehicle, the fuel pump would continue to click off. The vehicle was taken to port jefferson Jeep (rt 347, port jefferson, ny) where it was diagnosed that the fuel transfer line and fuel tank were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
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…
Engine
38 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 105,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system.
While driving, cars engine shut off. I would try to start it, sometimes it would start back up again I would drive it and then the engine would shut off and slowly stop moving. Car was diagnosed with the engine code p0335 and p0339 crankshaft position sensor malfunction/intermittent. Within the same week of having it…
While driving at highway speeds, suddenly unable to apply gas or control steering and vehicle slowed as if gas pedal was not depressed at all. A second time, after coming to a stop sign the engine shut down. The radio and other electronics remained on but vehicle would not restart. Had vehicle towed to independent…
Air bags
28 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 84,500 miles.
The contact owned a 2012 Jeep Compass. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle crashed into a ditch on the side of a mountain. The air bags did not deploy. The contact was not wearing a seat belt. It was stated that the seat belt had a history of loosening. A police report was filed. The contact was killed in the crash. The…
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Compass. While driving 45 MPH drove over black ice and loss control of the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into an embankment, rolled over twice and crashed into another embankment that brought the vehicle to a stop. The driver and passenger side air bags deployed however the…
Transmission
26 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 79,000 miles.
Transmission temp light came on and car lost speed and made funny whining noise. We had to pull off the road and wait till light went off. It was a warm day, about 94 degrees and driving in wy. Same thing happened again in ks on a warm day. The AC was being used. I've seen may reports of this happening to other cars…
First my check engine light turned on and I started to lose power. I brought the car into a dealership to figure out what was wrong, they said it was a 4th cylinder misfire (this car is a 2012 Jeep Compass, only 84,000 miles), so they replaced the engine block. They hand me the car back, I had the same problem of no…
Electrical
24 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition.
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Compass. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shut off without warning and the check engine and battery warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure was diagnosed as an electrical issue. The battery and alternator were replaced…
Driving on the turnpike 11/10/2016 at 530am nearing ext. 6 my truck shut off, I made it to the car shop and they stated it was the sensors. I proceeded to call the Jeep dealer and they stated senors are not covered in any warranty and that my extended warranty does cover it as well. Im very disappointed in the…
Other or unspecified
24 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 67,000 miles.
This has happened a few times now. Was told by dealer they have to be driving it when the problem occurs. Twice now, I lost all electrical power. No lights, no hazards, no power steering. It is like I have no battery at all. Everything is dead. One time I was parked, and lost all power, came back on in a few minutes.…
When traveling to a wedding from denver to ft. Collins, the transmission warning light came on and began to lose speed. I pulled over and let sit for about 10-15 minutes, turned it back on and continued my drive. This is the second time that it has happened and it seems to do it more on long trips and hot days. It's…
Seat belts
22 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 67,000 miles.
I do not feel safe driving my vehicle when the seat belts and air bags may not work in a collision! Currently there are no parts to fix this issue and the recall was initiated in september of 2016--it has been almost a year! What about children riding in the vehicle?!
The contact owned a 2012 Jeep Compass. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle crashed into a ditch on the side of a mountain. The air bags did not deploy. The contact was not wearing a seat belt. It was stated that the seat belt had a history of loosening. A police report was filed. The contact was killed in the crash. The…
Body and structure
12 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 44,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
Driving to work I heard a clanking noise. I approached a stop light and was told by someone standing by the light that there was something dragging underneath my vehicle. I reached my destination and once the car was parked got out to see what it was. A metal tube was dangling from my undercarriage. I went and got a…
I got into my 2012 Jeep Compass ( 4x4 latitude version) and noted a drip of water on the inside of my windshield. At first I thought maybe my windshield was leaking and took note of the area. Well, I began to back out and a bunch of water came down on me through my interior light and along the edging of the ceiling of…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2012 Jeep Compass recalls
Air bags
Risk: If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ocr, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on october 26, 2016. The recall began on august 15, 2017. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is s61.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: software
Risk: In the event of a rollover necessitating airbag deployment, the software error can lead to a delayed deployment or non-deployment of the side curtain airbag and/or seatbelt pre-tensioners. As a result, vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software free of charge. The recall began june 21, 2013. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall number is n01.
Full defect summary
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.
Fuel system: fuel system, gasoline
Risk: If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank transfer tube free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on may 30, 2013. Owners were notified by chrysler on july 19, 2013, that parts are now available. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is n17.
Full defect summary
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.
Fuel system: tank assembly
Risk: In the event of an impact or roll-over, fuel leakage could occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about may 25, 2012. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Desiccated air bag inflator rupture
Summary
From 2000 through 2017, takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("psan") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004l. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 blomquist report at www.NHTSA.gov/sites/NHTSA.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substa
Active head rest inadvertent deployment
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) opened pe19014 on september 9, 2019, to investigate 128 consumer complaints alleging that the active head rest (ahr) inadvertently deployed without the occurrence of a crash or other rear impact event in model year (my) 2014 jeep grand cherokee and dodge durango vehicles.when odi opened the investigation, odi was aware of thirteen alleged injuries.a small number of early warning reports identified driver and/or passenger front seat ahr inadvertent deployments without a rear impact event.reported safety consequences resulting from the ahr deployments include concussions, headaches, soft tissue injuries, disorientation, nausea, vomiting and/or loss of
Questions about the 2012 Jeep Compass
- What are the most common problems with the 2012 Jeep Compass?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (44 complaints, typically around 58,000 miles); engine (38 complaints, typically around 105,000 miles); air bags (28 complaints, typically around 84,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2012 Jeep Compass have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 15, 2016 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2012 a bad year for the Jeep Compass?
- It is 9th of 20 Compass model years by number of complaints, with 184 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.