2012 Jeep Compass Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 14%of 184 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2012 Jeep Compass, 14% of the 184 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Our Jeep's tail pipe, primarily due to its excessively short length, became tucked, by regular vehicle use, under the Jeep's bumper and forced hot exhaust fumes to melt through the bumper. We observed signs of charring and melting of the Jeep's exterior bumper body caused by this too short exhaust pipe design defect resulting in an obvious fire danger.”
NHTSA complaint #10862906, filed 2016-05, 46,000 miles“The driver's side left footrest support broke off and became loose underfoot while driving on a highway. It became lodged under the brake pedal and I could not depress the brake pedal. Eventually was able to use my foot to clear it away and stop.”
NHTSA complaint #11241827, filed 2019-08, 114,000 miles“Good afternoon, I am wondering if there is a recall on the transmission. Whenever I drive 2 hours straight my transmission over heats and shuts down. I do not tow or live in the mountains. I have took this truck to the shop numerous times because of safety issues. When it shuts down on the high way. Its putting my life and kids in jeopardy. The Jeep shop and others shops and they said they can not diagnosis the problem. I need this to be corrected. Please let me know what I can do to get this corrected.”
NHTSA complaint #11222423, filed 2019-06, 92,000 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“Noise I not sure what , but I recording video sound but I not sure I can add on this pages complaining but maybe is problem with bushings or ball joints”
NHTSA complaint #10871430, filed 2016-05, 60,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11022027Aug 15, 2025Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders: Warranty, Mopar, customer pay and service contract. Order "68" part number for New unsold units…
- 11022026Aug 15, 2025Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders: Warranty, Mopar, customer pay and service contract. Order "68" part number for New unsold units…
- 11017445Apr 2, 2025Actuator - a/c and heater
- 11017435Apr 2, 2025Actuator - a/c and heater
- 10230438Nov 1, 2022Some of the above-involved vehicles may exceed NOx (Oxides of Nitrogen) emission level standards due to loss of catalytic converter efficiency
- 10225287Aug 19, 2022Approved Use of Weld Through Primers This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding the use of weld through primer when using Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welding…
- 10228020Apr 2, 2022Customer Satisfaction Notification V51 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 20% |
| 2024 | 8 | 15% |
| 2023 | 7 | 14% |
| 2022 | 39 | 17% |
| 2021 | 29 | 36% |
| 2020 | 29 | 20% |
| 2019 | 84 | 25% |
| 2018 | 194 | 20% |
| 2017 | 65 | 28% |
| 2016 | 48 | 16% |
| 2015 | 29 | 26% |
| 2014 | 39 | 13% |
| 2013 | 11 | 14% |
| 2012 | 25 | 14% |
| 2011 | 27 | 14% |
| 2010 | 9 | 13% |
| 2009 | 6 | 14% |
| 2008 | 12 | 13% |
| 2007 | 16 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2012 Jeep Compass
44 complaintsEngine
36 complaintsAir bags
28 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
26 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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