2012 Jeep Compass body problems

Filed Jul 9, 2026 · Body, Suspension · NJ

2012 Jeep Compass has excessive rust and corrosion from the frame to the chassis. Vehicle has 69,000 miles on it and after each snow storm undercarriage was washed. I was told this vehicle is now unsafe and I need to purchase a new car. I really do like my Jeep Compass, is there any remedy to this situation. I have the report in a email sent to me and can send the report to you if I have an email address to send it to.

Filed Aug 19, 2024 · Body, Steering · 97,000 miles · WI

The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn to the right or the left. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the front cross members were severely corroded and needed to be replaced. The dealer advised the contact that the vehicle was not safe to be driven. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.

Filed Mar 9, 2023 · Body · 63,513 miles · MA

The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while having a routine check on the vehicle by an independent mechanic, the mechanic stated that the front and rear subframe of the vehicle was extremely rusted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer replaced the crossmember of the front and rear subframe. The manufacturer was contacted, and the manufacturer stated that the extended warranty had expired. The failure mileage was 63,513. The contact stated that the vehicle has been repaired.

Filed Sep 15, 2017 · Body, Suspension · 89,000 miles · PA

Vehicle started making a thumping noise in rear end and started to get worse. It also had a high pitch whining noise coming from the rear end. I had just replaced the rear barring so I didn't think it was those that had started to go bad within 3 months of replacing them. I took it to get looked at and the mechanic told me the whole rear end would have to be replaced before it snapped in half while driving down the road. The cradle arms and everything that was attached to it was rusted, pitted and crumbling in his hands. The frame was rusted completely through. He told me I was lucky I didn't hit a pot hole because that is about all it would have taken to break it. The hubs and barrings were also ruined and needed to be replaced after installing them less than a year ago.

Filed Jan 4, 2017 · Body, Lights · 30,000 miles · CT

The dome light over my dash leaks water when it rains. This is extremely dangerous as I find myself driving and trying to avoid getting wet or avoid the electrical systems to be damaged by water.

Filed May 30, 2016 · Body · 60,000 miles · IL

Noise I not sure what , but I recording video sound but I not sure I can add on this pages complaining but maybe is problem with bushings or ball joints

Filed Oct 30, 2015 · Body · 53,000 miles · TN

Footrest by the gas and brake pedals broke loose while driving on the highway. Appears to be a plastic part mounted by two bolts, in which the plastic broke and part sat loose by my pedals while driving. Removed part from being an obstacle near the brake and gas pedals once I could come to a stop.

Filed Oct 4, 2014 · Body · 38,500 miles · TN

I got into my 2012 jeep compass ( 4x4 latitude version) and noted a drip of water on the inside of my windshield. At first I thought maybe my windshield was leaking and took note of the area. Well, I began to back out and a bunch of water came down on me through my interior light and along the edging of the ceiling of the interior along the windshield. I have had this happen to me twice before, and the issue has to do with the sunroof because of a design flaw in the sunroof drains. Researching the internet, this is an issue that has been around for years with jeep models. I fear this will not only cause premature aging of the body due to the water coming in contact with body parts that are not meant for the weather elements, but also the risk of the water getting into areas of the dash causing electrical problems or even the vehicle computer parts under the seating. When the water collects on that ceiling panel, it drains through the interior light down onto the transmission shifter and the car stereo, and also along the paneling along the front windshield into the dash area.

Filed Sep 15, 2014 · Body · 9,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep compass. While driving various speeds, the driver side footrest panel loosened. An authorized dealer repaired the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 9,000. Updated 10/28/2014*lj the consumer stated the failure began just before 9,000 miles and frequently occurred until it broke and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Updated 04/23/2015

Filed Sep 4, 2014 · Body · 19,990 miles · CO · fire

The rear bumper is melted around the exhaust pipe as if there was a fire. I drive my 2 children in this car constantly. I bought this car a month ago. I was shocked to discover the melted plastic bumper and want jeep to repair it all, exhaust pipe and bumper and problem that caused the melting, at no cost to me asap.