2012 Jeep Compass engine problems
36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2012 Jeep Compass — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have had problems with a hitch or pause in the acceleration of my 2012 Jeep Compass since at least April of last year. I purchased the vehicle used in January 2021. In and of itself, the hitch would be a minor thing, but I think it's related to other problems I'm having with the vehicle losing…”
filed Jun 8, 2025
“Everytime I drive it acts as if it’s not getting sufficient fuel to the engine . Have had multiple things replaced to try and fix the problem but still not helped . Whole Engine sputters when I stop and acts as if it’s not getting any fuel to accelerate. Has almost caused a few crashes . To my…”
filed Aug 2, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Emissions Recall U67 - Catalytic Converter Efficiency - Dealer Notification (Revision 11)
U67 Combo Rev11 · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Jun 18, 2026
Engine problems in other Compass years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Compass | 2 | 10% |
| 2024 Compass | 7 | 14% |
| 2023 Compass | 7 | 16% |
| 2022 Compass | 35 | 16% |
| 2021 Compass | 16 | 21% |
| 2020 Compass | 79 | 58% |
| 2019 Compass | 159 | 49% |
| 2018 Compass | 466 | 50% |
| 2017 Compass | 71 | 31% |
| 2016 Compass | 134 | 46% |
| 2015 Compass | 30 | 27% |
| 2014 Compass | 91 | 30% |
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.