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2012 Jeep Compass

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Jeep Compass highlights

Customer reviews

3.6 out of 5

RepairPal reliability rating

4 out of 5

Mileage (EPA estimate)

23 city, 29 highway, 25 combined

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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
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • CD Audio
  • Cloth Seats
  • Cruise Control
  • Manual Transmission
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Traction Control

Optional Features

  • Automatic Transmission
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Full Roof Rack
  • Manual Transmission
  • Running Boards
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Tow Hitch

Drive type

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

Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

3.6 out of 5

17 customer reviews

RepairPal reliability rating

4
Excellent

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.

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