Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2012 Jeep Compass
NHTSA data on file today
The 2012 Jeep Compass has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 184 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V668000 Air Bags/Seat Belt Pretensioners may be Disabled NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V233000 Delayed Deployment or Non-Deployment of Airbags NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V120000 Fuel Tank Transfer Tube may cause Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V142000 ROLL-OVER VALVE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 36 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 34 complaints
- Air Bags 28 complaints
- Power Train 26 complaints
- Electrical System 24 complaints
- Unknown or Other 24 complaints
Of the 184 complaints on file, 3 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 184 complaints, owners report 2 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2012 Jeep Compass has notable issues with the fuel system and airbags. Recalls and complaints highlight frequent engine and powertrain problems, compromising reliability and increasing ownership costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 50,000–80,000 miles | $1,500–$3,500 | common |
| fuel system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $800–$1,800 | common |
| airbags | 40,000–60,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake inspection
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system check
- Tire rotation and balance
- Cabin air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine stalling issues
- Fuel odor or leaks
- Delayed airbag deployment
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2012 Jeep Compass at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.