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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1C4NJDEB6CD••••••2012 Jeep COMPASS
This build draws 2.0× more complaints than the average 2012 Jeep COMPASS build (5 vs 2).
5on this build
173on the model
70builds in total
Most reportedSeat Belts 2Fuel/propulsion System 2Seats 1Fuel System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Seat BeltsAug 2023
Brake light in dash would come on and off then go out for a day or so and then will stay on all the time. Also seatbelt light is on and wont go off
Fuel/propulsion SystemFeb 2019
I put gasoline 1dollar and stop like fueling but no real .. Fuel tank transfer tube may cause stall
Fuel SystemMay 2013
The contact owns a 2012 jeep compass. The contact stated she received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13V120000 (fuel system, gasoline). The dealer was made aware of the notice and stated that the part needed for the recall repair was not available. The manufacturer was…
Fuel/propulsion SystemJul 2013
The contact owns a 2012 jeep compass. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 13V120000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired under the recall because the parts were not available. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the vehicle…
Seat BeltsAug 2012
While driving at 70 mph on I 90, I adjusted my posture, slightly elevating my hips and leaning back against the seatback, whereupon the seatback suddenly collapsed backward, leaving me looking at the ceiling. Fortunately I was virtually alone on the road and was able to quickly…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1C4NJDEB6CD596992 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.