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2012 Jeep Compass Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 183 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Buyer Beware — 2012 Jeep Compass

The 2012 Jeep Compass shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls
4 recalls on record
183
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
3
Crashes + Injuries
5 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2012 Jeep Compass (4)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Jeep dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V668000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #13V120000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #12V142000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #13V233000
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Most Common Problems — 2012 Jeep Compass

Based on 183 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Air Bags
26
Power Train
26
Fuel/propulsion System
25
Electrical System
23
Unknown Or Other
15
Engine
14
Fuel System
10
Suspension
8
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Jeep Compass — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2012 model year is highlighted.

2010 81 complaints 2011 187 complaints 2012 183 complaints 2013 80 complaints 2014 306 complaints 2015 113 complaints 2016 283 complaints

✅ Best model years: 2010, 2013 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2012 Jeep Compass

Is the 2012 Jeep Compass reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2012 Jeep Compass has 4 recalls and 183 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2012 Jeep Compass have?
The 2012 Jeep Compass has 4 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Jeep Compass?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2012 Jeep Compass are: Air Bags, Power Train, Fuel/propulsion System, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2012 Jeep Compass safe to buy?
The 2012 Jeep Compass has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 4 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Jeep Compass should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Jeep Compass are: 2010, 2013. These show the lowest complaint rates.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.