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Jeep Compass

2012–2016 only

1,488 classified complaints 7 recalls

312,722 sold in the US for 2012–2016.

31 complaints on file
per 10,000 sold

2012–2016 Jeep Compass models have 1,488 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 7 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Stalling and no-start, typically surfacing around 58,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2012–2016 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Jeep Compass report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2007–2011

2012–2016

2017–2021

2022–2026

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2012–2016 only

Stalling and no-start · Engine 384 complaints · 12/10k sold

Median onset: 58,000 miles. 0.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 306 complaints · 9.8/10k sold

Median onset: 45,000 miles. 15.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 198 complaints · 6.3/10k sold

Median onset: 75,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Spark plugs, coils and ignition · Engine 80 complaints · 2.6/10k sold

Median onset: 66,545 miles.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 66 complaints · 2.1/10k sold

Median onset: 48,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

Tank, lines and filler · Fuel system 40 complaints · 1.3/10k sold

Median onset: 59,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 40 complaints · 1.3/10k sold

Median onset: 71,000 miles. 2.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 36 complaints · 1.2/10k sold

Median onset: 32,000 miles. 8.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works.

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How does 2012–2016 compare with other Compass years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2012–2016 model years. See the full Jeep Compass report for every year and full specs/safety data.