2012 Jeep Compass engine problems
The 2012 Jeep Compass has 38 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 15% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
38
Engine complaints
15%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT FIRE IN DRIVEWAY.*DT CONTACT STATED THE INSPECTOR WHO INSPECTED THE JEEP SAID FIRE WAS DUE TO ELECTRICAL ISSUES.*JB”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2012 Jeep Compass have?
NHTSA has 38 complaints about the 2012 Jeep Compass engine — 15% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.