2012 Jeep Compass: recalls and problems
4 recalls and 184 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.
Most common problems
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
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
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
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.
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Jeep Compass SUV 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | |
| 2012 Jeep Compass SUV 2WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Compass. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.