2012 Jeep Compass Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 44about this part
- Share
- 24%of 184 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 44 complaints about the fuel system of the 2012 Jeep Compass, 24% of the 184 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This is the second time that this Jeep has not let me accelerate in hwy traffic. Over 40 MPH and then just dies on me.. The transmission overheat light comes on and I cant drive because it dies shortly after that.. I thinking there is possible an upcoming vehicle recall for transmission.. It is currently at the dealership which the first time nothing was found for the same problem”
NHTSA complaint #11229009, filed 2019-07, 145,000 miles“Unable to fuel vehicle. Gasoline refuel stops after 1/4 gallon is pumped. Gas sprays back on person filling if you are not expecting the splash. Jeep indicates that this vehicle is not covered under recall m11, as it was built on feb 1, 2012 and the window for recall was december 20, 2011 through january 5, 2012. According to the VIN, my vehicle is within 200 vehicles of the recall. Jeep is replacing my gas tank as a cost of over $1500.”
NHTSA complaint #11281095, filed 2019-11, 50,750 miles“As I was driving on the interstate at 70 MPH and the gas gauge showing 1/4 of a tank left, the engine suddenly quit. It would restart. After putting some gas in it started immediately. Since then, and before, I have let the level run down well below a 1/4 of a tank with no incident. …”
NHTSA complaint #10679418, filed 2015-01, 45,000 miles“Upon doing a total fill up our Jeep, it is now stalling and I end up with no steering. This does it at least 4/5 times each time we fill fuel tank up. Extremely dangerous as unable to steer and entire engine shuts done. This has done this with my family in the car about a minute after getting fuel, if not less, and turning onto a busy street where Jeep stopped running. The vehicle was in motion when this happened, both turning onto busy street and whilst driving on busy street.”
NHTSA complaint #11143464, filed 2018-10, 74,880 miles“Many of these vehicles have a problem with a roll over valve, recall NHTSA 12v14200, the tank needs to be replaced. My vehicle has the same problem. It does not allow me to pump gas properly due to a damaged rollover valve as stated by my mechanic. However, my vehicle is not included in te recall. It should be included and I shouldn't have to pay for it. Files can be uploaded by request. Researched the internet and many other Jeep Compass vehicles have the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11023596, filed 2017-09, 45,000 milesRelated recalls
- 13V120000Apr 3, 2013Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012 Jeep Patriot and Compass vehicles manufactured October 18, 2011, through May 7, 2012. Due…Covers: Jeep Compass 2012, Patriot 2012
- 12V142000Apr 3, 2012Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2012 jeep patriot and compass vehicles manufactured from december 17, 2011, through january 2, 2012. Some vehicles…Covers: Jeep Compass 2012, Patriot 2012
Related service bulletins
- 10223512Jun 24, 2020THROTTLE BODY For clarification, only use 68414676A$ on 2010 & earlier vehicles as supply is limited.
- 10175733Apr 21, 2020Possible Driveability Issues due to the Winter-Blend Fuel into the Warmer Season
- 10217521Mar 15, 2017Oil Pump Assembly If error code P06DD present on any Pentastar V6 application, please inspect oil pump for relief valve failure. See photo attached. If valve is found out of…
- 10139594Sep 10, 2014Part Description: RHR Radio Issue Description: Issue 1: While performing RHR radio reflash (software update), on rare occasions, the flash can fail to properly update the radio…
- 10215826Apr 4, 2013The above vehicles are equipped with a saddle style fuel tank and may experience a condition where the transfer of fuel from the secondary side of the fuel tank to the primary…
- 10188659Apr 4, 2013The above vehicles are equipped with a saddle style fuel tank and may experience a condition where the transfer of fuel from the secondary side of the fuel tank to the primary…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 20% |
| 2025 | 2 | 7% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 3 | 6% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 4 | 5% |
| 2020 | 4 | 3% |
| 2019 | 11 | 3% |
| 2018 | 64 | 7% |
| 2017 | 10 | 4% |
| 2016 | 18 | 6% |
| 2015 | 9 | 8% |
| 2014 | 26 | 8% |
| 2013 | 4 | 5% |
| 2012 | 44 | 24% |
| 2011 | 14 | 7% |
| 2010 | 10 | 14% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 13 | 14% |
| 2007 | 54 | 21% |
Other parts of the 2012 Jeep Compass
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 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 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 28, 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