How many seat belt complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Jeep Compass?

NHTSA lists 22 seat belt complaints for the 2012 Compass, which is 12% of the 184 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a seat belt recall for the 2012 Jeep Compass?

This data shows no seat belt-specific recall listed. However, several owner complaints reference NHTSA campaign 16v668000, a Takata air bag recall that also mentions seat belt pretensioners.

Did any 2012 Jeep Compass seat belt complaints involve a crash or injury?

Yes. Of the 22 seat belt complaints, one involved a crash and one involved an injury, based on NHTSA data.

At what mileage do 2012 Compass seat belt problems typically get reported?

The median mileage at failure for seat belt complaints on the 2012 Compass is 67,000 miles, according to NHTSA data.

How does the 2012 Compass compare to other years for seat belt complaints?

The 2012 Compass had 22 seat belt complaints (12% share). By comparison, 2014 had 53 complaints (17% share), the highest of any model year in this dataset.

2012 Jeep Compass Seat Belts Problems

NHTSA lists 22 seat belt complaints for the 2012 Jeep Compass, 12% of all complaints for the year. One complaint involved a crash and one an injury. No seat belt-specific recall is listed in this data, though several owners reference a related Takata air bag campaign (16v668000) that also mentions seat belts.

Seat Belts complaints: 22; 12% of 184
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 67,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical seat belt symptoms owners report

Owners report seatback assemblies suddenly collapsing backward while driving, losing upright seat support without warning.
Multiple owners describe receiving a Takata-related recall notice (campaign 16v668000) covering both air bags and seat belts, but say replacement parts were unavailable for repair.
Some owners say they waited longer than a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy, with no fix offered as of the complaint date.
One owner reported a seat belt with a history of loosening in a vehicle involved in a fatal crash where the belt was not in use at the time.
Several owners state they had not personally experienced a failure but were flagging the unresolved recall parts shortage.

When 2012 Jeep Compass seat belt complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 11, 2012, latest Aug 22, 2023.

22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2012 to Aug 2023; peak Mar 2017 (4).

Seat Belts recalls for the 2012 Jeep Compass

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Seat Belts complaints by Compass model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201011 (15%)
20118 (4%)
201222 (12%)
20139 (11%)
201453 (17%)
20152 (2%)
201612 (4%)
20172 (1%)
201810 (1%)
20193 (1%)
20200 (0%)
20213 (4%)
20220 (0%)
20231 (2%)
20242 (4%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many seat belt complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Jeep Compass?: NHTSA lists 22 seat belt complaints for the 2012 Compass, which is 12% of the 184 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a seat belt recall for the 2012 Jeep Compass?: This data shows no seat belt-specific recall listed. However, several owner complaints reference NHTSA campaign 16v668000, a Takata air bag recall that also mentions seat belt pretensioners.
Did any 2012 Jeep Compass seat belt complaints involve a crash or injury?: Yes. Of the 22 seat belt complaints, one involved a crash and one involved an injury, based on NHTSA data.
At what mileage do 2012 Compass seat belt problems typically get reported?: The median mileage at failure for seat belt complaints on the 2012 Compass is 67,000 miles, according to NHTSA data.
How does the 2012 Compass compare to other years for seat belt complaints?: The 2012 Compass had 22 seat belt complaints (12% share). By comparison, 2014 had 53 complaints (17% share), the highest of any model year in this dataset.