2012 Jeep Compass
Jeep Compass highlights
Customer rating
Mileage (EPA estimate)
21 city, 26 highway, 23 combined
Pricing for current inventory
(no current inventory)
All Jeep Compass years
New for 2012
- The Compass is available in a new trim called the Sport.
- The Base trim has been discontinued for 2012.
- Compass trims have been upgraded with Remote Start as standard equipment this year.
- Full Roof Rack, Running Boards, and Boston Sound System features are now available as options on select trims.
Explore Jeep Compass details
Sport 2WD 4D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- CD Audio
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Traction Control
- Bluetooth Technology
- Full Roof Rack
- Manual Transmission
- Running Boards
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Tow Hitch
Drive Wheels
2WD
Engine size
2.0L
Horsepower
158
Torque (ft-lbs)
141
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
13.6
Wheelbase
103.7"
Overall length
173.4"
Width
69.3"
Height
65.2"
Leg room
F 40.6"/R 39.4"
Head room
F 40.7"/R 39.9"
Front tires
P215/60R17
Rear tires
P215/60R17
Seating capacity
5
Max towing capacity
150/1000 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
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Ratings & reliability
Customer ratings
3.6 out of 5
17 customer reviews| 5 Stars | 6 |
|---|---|
| 4 Stars | 5 |
| 3 Stars | 2 |
| 2 Stars | 2 |
| 1 Star | 2 |
RepairPal gave the Jeep Compass an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Jeep Compass 15th out of 27 among Compact SUVs.
View RepairPal's full rating of the Jeep Compass2012 Jeep Compass FAQ
The 2012 Jeep Compass is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Sport : 23 MPG City and 29 MPG Highway
- Limited : 23 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- Latitude : 23 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
The Jeep Compass received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Jeep Compass as 14 out of 27 among Compact SUV
The 2012 Jeep Compass has received an average 3.6 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2012 Jeep Compass, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2012 Jeep Compass Reviews.
The 2012 Jeep Compass has a maximum towing capacity of 1000 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
Here is what's new for the 2012 Jeep Compass:
- Sport
- Remote Start
- Full Roof Rack
- Running Boards
- Boston Sound System
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