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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2012 Jeep Compass recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2012 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 184
Latest campaign: Sep 15, 2016

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Fuel system, gasoline	2	Apr 3, 2013	13V120000 12V142000
Seat belts	1	Sep 15, 2016	16V668000
Air bags	1	Jun 4, 2013	13V233000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Sep 15, 2016Latest campaign


Sep 15, 201616V668000	Seat belts: pretensioner If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle… DetailsHide details for campaign 16V668000 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash. Risk If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems. Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61. Campaign NHTSA 16V668000 · Sep 15, 2016
Jun 4, 201313V233000	Air bags: side/window In the event of a rollover necessitating airbag deployment, the software error can lead to a delayed deployment or non-deployment of the side curtain airbag and/or… DetailsHide details for campaign 13V233000 What's wrong Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured May 6, 2008, through July 20, 2012. The affected vehicles have a software error which may result in a delayed deployment or non-deployment of the seatbelt pre-tensioners and/or side airbags. Risk In the event of a rollover necessitating airbag deployment, the software error can lead to a delayed deployment or non-deployment of the side curtain airbag and/or seatbelt pre-tensioners. As a result, vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury in a crash. Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software free of charge. The recall began June 21, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall number is N01. Campaign NHTSA 13V233000 · Jun 4, 2013
Apr 3, 201313V120000	Fuel system, gasoline If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 13V120000 What's wrong Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012 Jeep Patriot and Compass vehicles manufactured October 18, 2011, through May 7, 2012. Due to an incorrectly manufactured transfer tube, the transfer of fuel from the secondary side to the primary side of the fuel tank may be interrupted, causing the engine to stall. Risk If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank transfer tube free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on May 30, 2013. Owners were notified by Chrysler on July 19, 2013, that parts are now available. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N17. Campaign NHTSA 13V120000 · Apr 3, 2013
Apr 3, 201212V142000	Fuel system, gasoline: storage tank assembly IN THE EVENT OF AN IMPACT OR ROLL-OVER, FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE. DetailsHide details for campaign 12V142000 What's wrong CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 JEEP PATRIOT AND COMPASS VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 17, 2011, THROUGH JANUARY 2, 2012. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY CONTAINING A DAMAGED ROLL-OVER VALVE. Risk IN THE EVENT OF AN IMPACT OR ROLL-OVER, FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE. Remedy CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MAY 25, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403. Campaign NHTSA 12V142000 · Apr 3, 2012

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Jeep). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component184

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184Complaints filed

3Involving a crash

5Involving a fire

2Injuries reported · 1 death

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine	36	20	0	1	0
Fuel/propulsion system	34	18	0	0	0
Air bags	28	15	2	0	2
Power train	26	14	0	0	0
Unknown or other	24	13	0	2	0
Electrical system	24	13	0	2	0
Seat belts	22	12	1	0	1
Structure	12	7	1	1	0
Suspension	10	5	0	0	0
Fuel system	10	5	0	0	0
Gasoline	10	5	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	10	5	0	0	0
Steering	6	3	0	0	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	5	3	0	1	0
Seats	4	2	0	0	0

9 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Suspension
“2012 Jeep Compass has excessive rust and corrosion from the frame to the chassis. Vehicle has 69,000 miles on it and after each snow storm undercarriage was washed.”
Filed 07/09/2026 · ODI 11749429
Fuel system
“The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Compass. While the contact's daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended.”
Filed 03/24/2026 · ODI 11726791
Fuel system
“The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while attempting to refuel the vehicle, the contact was unable to pump more than one gallon at a time.”
Filed 03/16/2026 · ODI 11724721

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2012 Jeep Compass recall questions

How many recalls does the 2012 Jeep Compass have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2012 Jeep Compass. The most recent, 16V668000 (reported September 15, 2016), concerns seat belts. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2012 Jeep Compass recalls for?

The largest group is fuel system, gasoline, with 2 campaigns. Others: seat belts (1), air bags (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2012 Jeep Compass?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 36 complaints out of 184 filed with NHTSA (20%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 5 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2012 Jeep Compass?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Jeep). That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Jeep dealer.

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