2012 Jeep Compass Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 184 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,850miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2012 Jeep Compass, 3% of the 184 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,850 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving my Jeep it just stalled on me in the middle of the city road with no warning at all the car doesn't turn off it just won't drive anymore when I push on the gas pedal so I just put the car in park and turn the car off and turn it back on and it drives it does this a lot to me while I am driving it.”
NHTSA complaint #11114230, filed 2018-07, 11,000 miles“I get a no bus the how dash lights up nothing works when no bus shows up. I cant give a turn signal I don't know how fast im going. Nothing works when no bus is reading on the dashboard.”
NHTSA complaint #11229820, filed 2019-07, 78,850 miles“Car comepletely shut down, and went limp while driving 65 MPH on highway. Car would not go over 10 MPH, power steering failed, and check engine light began flashing.very dangerous as car shuts off without warning at high speeds. Power steering came back on and check engine light was no longer flashing. Had it towed; upon arrival, car turned back on again with no issues or check engine light. Check engine came back on later in the day. This seems to be a recurring issue. Mechanic was unsure if it had something to do with a sensor or crankshaft issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11242267, filed 2019-08, 140,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 8 | 2% |
| 2018 | 25 | 3% |
| 2017 | 12 | 5% |
| 2016 | 15 | 5% |
| 2015 | 6 | 5% |
| 2014 | 19 | 6% |
| 2013 | 7 | 9% |
| 2012 | 5 | 3% |
| 2011 | 8 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 3 | 3% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2012 Jeep Compass
44 complaintsEngine
36 complaintsAir bags
28 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
26 complaintsOther or unknown
25 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsSeat belts
22 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsSeats
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Jeep Compass
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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