2012
Jeep Compass

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$23,445

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Available trims

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FWD 4dr Sport

Starts at

$19,295

23 City / 28 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Gas I4

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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4WD 4dr Sport

Starts at

$21,045

20 City / 23 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Gas I4

Engine

Four Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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FWD 4dr Latitude

Starts at

$21,695

23 City / 27 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Gas I4

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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4WD 4dr Latitude

Starts at

$23,445

20 City / 23 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Gas I4

Engine

Four Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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FWD 4dr Limited

Starts at

$24,295

21 City / 27 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Gas I4

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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4WD 4dr Limited

Starts at

$26,045

20 City / 23 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Gas I4

Engine

Four Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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Notable features

Optional flip-down liftgate speakers

Front- or four-wheel drive

Manual or automatic transmission

Available Trail-Rated off-road model

The good & the bad

The good

Grand Cherokee-inspired styling

Ease of entry/exit

Versatility

Standard safety features

The bad

Limited towing capacity

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$8,268

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107 mi away
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Safety review

Based on the 2012 Jeep Compass base trim

NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.

Rollover rating: 4/5

16.4%

Risk of rollover

16.4%

Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic

3 years / 36,000 miles

Corrosion

5 years / 100,000 miles

Powertrain

5 years / 100,000 miles

Roadside Assistance

3 years / 36,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage

6-10 MY and / or 75,001-120,000 miles

Basic

3 Month 3,000 mile Max Care Warranty

Dealer certification

125- Point Inspection

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Most recent

By Thomas from LaCrosse, WI

Owns this car

May 18, 2023

Could do alot worse.

Bought this vehicle last year with 125,000 miles on it. Got off to a rough start. Brakes, muffler, and under carriage needed replacement. Jeep paid for the undercarriage replacement. Since then it has settled down and been reliable. I feel that many of its issues have to do with the salt and other chemicals that are found on

the WI roads. Not really the cars fault. One heads up: when you nail the throttle, it's really loud.

Purchased a Used car
Used for Commuting
Does recommend this car

Comfort 4.0

Interior 4.0

Performance 3.0

Value 4.0

Exterior 4.0

Reliability 4.0

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By Heidi Taylor from Mil. Wi.

Owns this car

November 1, 2022

Jeeps classy auto

The compass is not like the wrangler, it's a little slower pick-up but it's great for us seniors or a family car runs great for me. With our messed up roads. The driving experience is great. If you want it to run well, keep up the maintenance. I'm 67 years old and I'm happy.

Purchased a Used car
Used for Transporting family
Does recommend this car

Comfort 5.0

Interior 5.0

Performance 4.0

Value 5.0

Exterior 5.0

Reliability 4.0

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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2012 Jeep Compass?

The 2012 Jeep Compass is available in 3 trim levels:

Latitude (2 styles)
Limited (2 styles)
Sport (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2012 Jeep Compass?

The 2012 Jeep Compass offers up to 23 MPG in city driving and 28 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2012 Jeep Compass reliable?

The 2012 Jeep Compass has an average reliability rating of 4.1 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2012 Jeep Compass owners.

Is the 2012 Jeep Compass a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2012 Jeep Compass. 77.8% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.1 / 5

Based on 63 reviews

Comfort: 4.2
Interior: 4.2
Performance: 3.8
Value: 4.1
Exterior: 4.2
Reliability: 4.1

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