2012 Jeep Compass engine problems
38 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2012 Jeep Compass, which is 14% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 38 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 105,000 miles 29 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 7 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 29 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 105,000 miles, and 34% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Vehicle spontaneously caught fire in driveway. Contact stated the inspector who inspected the jeep said fire was due to electrical issues.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep compass. The contact stated that the engine stalled numerous times without warning while driving various speeds. The dealer was unable to locate a failure code. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v120000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 38,816.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Jeep Compass
- Fuel system 44 complaints
- Air bags 28 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 26 complaints
- Electrical system 24 complaints
- Seat belts 22 complaints