2012 Jeep Compass fuel system, gasoline problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2012 Jeep Compass — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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. In addition, the engine seized. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure…”
filed Mar 24, 2026
“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. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the roll-over valve was defective…”
filed Mar 16, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Due to an incorrectly manufactured transfer tube, the transfer of fuel from the secondary…Campaign 13V120000 · Apr 3, 2013
- Fuel System, GasolineCampaign 12V142000 · Apr 3, 2012
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Compass years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Compass | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 Compass | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 Compass | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 Compass | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 Compass | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 Compass | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Compass | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 Compass | 6 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Jeep Compass
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.