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US recalls (4)
Air bags
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
Risk and remedy
Risk: If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.
Electrical system: software
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured May 6, 2008, through July 20, 2012. The affected vehicles have a software error which may result in a delayed deployment or non-deployment of the seatbelt pre-tensioners and/or side airbags.
Risk and remedy
Risk: In the event of a rollover necessitating airbag deployment, the software error can lead to a delayed deployment or non-deployment of the side curtain airbag and/or seatbelt pre-tensioners. As a result, vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software free of charge. The recall began June 21, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall number is N01.
Fuel system, gasoline
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012 Jeep Patriot and Compass vehicles manufactured October 18, 2011, through May 7, 2012. Due to an incorrectly manufactured transfer tube, the transfer of fuel from the secondary side to the primary side of the fuel tank may be interrupted, causing the engine to stall.
Risk and remedy
Risk: If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank transfer tube free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on May 30, 2013. Owners were notified by Chrysler on July 19, 2013, that parts are now available. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N17.
Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 JEEP PATRIOT AND COMPASS VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 17, 2011, THROUGH JANUARY 2, 2012. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY CONTAINING A DAMAGED ROLL-OVER VALVE.
Risk and remedy
Risk: IN THE EVENT OF AN IMPACT OR ROLL-OVER, FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MAY 25, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Canadian recalls (4)
Show 4 Canadian recalls
Airbag
2016-09-14 · campaign 2016-448
On certain vehicles in certain types of crashes, airbag and seatbelt pretensioner deployment capability may be lost due to a short in the front impact sensor wiring affecting Occupant Restraint Controller function. Failure of airbags and seatbelt pretensioners to deploy in a crash (when warranted) could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the Occupant Restraint Controller module.
Airbag
2013-06-07 · campaign 2013-195
On certain vehicles, due to a software error in the occupant restraint control (ORC) module, side curtain airbag and seatbelt pretensioner deployment could be delayed or not occur in slower-developing rollover events. This could increase the risk of personal injury in a crash. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the module.
Fuel system
2013-04-05 · campaign 2013-103
On certain vehicles, fuel transfer from the secondary to the primary side of the fuel tank may be interrupted, possibly resulting in engine stalling and loss of motive power. In conjunction with traffic, road conditions and driver's reactions, this could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will install an updated fuel transfer tube.
Fuel system
2012-04-03 · campaign 2012-116 · 248 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the fuel tank roll-over valve may have been damaged during vehicle assembly. This could allow fuel leakage in a roll-over crash. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the fuel tank assembly.
Owner complaints (184)
Owners filed 184 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Jeep Compass (3 crashes, 5 fires, 2 injuries, 1 deaths reported). Among 20 model years of this model, it ranks #9 for the most complaints (median 143).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine | 36 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 34 | |
| Air bags | 28 | |
| Power train | 26 | |
| Electrical system | 24 | |
| Unknown or other | 24 | |
| Seat belts | 22 | |
| Structure | 12 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2012 Jeep Compass.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2012 Jeep Compass SUV 2WD | – | – | – | 4★ |
| 2012 Jeep Compass SUV 4WD | – | – | – | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2012 Jeep Compass version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Compass 2WD 2.0 L Manual 5-spd | 23 | 29 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Compass 2WD 2.0 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 23 | 27 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Compass 2WD 2.4 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Compass 2WD 2.4 L Manual 5-spd | 23 | 28 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Compass 4WD 2.4 L Manual 5-spd | 22 | 27 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Compass 4WD 2.4 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 21 | 25 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Compass 4WD 2.4 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 20 | 23 | 21 | $3,200 |
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