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BrakesPart report

2012 Jeep Compass Brakes Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 184 total for the year
Median mileage
120,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the brakes of the 2012 Jeep Compass, 1% of the 184 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

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Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026240%
2025310%
2024713%
202348%
2022125%
202167%
202075%
20194112%
2018677%
20172913%
201693%
201565%
2014206%
201323%
201211%
201184%
201046%
200925%
200822%
2007156%

Other parts of the 2012 Jeep Compass

Fuel system
44 complaints
Engine
36 complaints
Air bags
28 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
26 complaints
Other or unknown
25 complaints
Electrical system
24 complaints
Seat belts
22 complaints
Body and structure
12 complaints
Suspension
10 complaints
Vehicle speed control
10 complaints
Steering
6 complaints
Electronic stability control
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2012 Jeep Compass

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology