Car battery replacement for a 2012 Jeep Compass
Car battery replacement for the 2012 Jeep Compass: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 9.4 to 10.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Sport Utility Vehicle -

A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2012 Jeep Compass for car battery replacement
- Body: sport utility vehicle - (EPA size class).
2012 Jeep Compass: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.4 L | 2.0 L | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 2.4 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,700 | US$2,700 | US$2,800 | US$2,800 | US$2,900 | US$3,050 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,914 | $2,946 | $3,008 | $3,008 | $3,100 | $3,348 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2012 Jeep Compass
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 184 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (36), fuel/propulsion system (34) and air bags (28). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16V668000 | 2016-09-15 | air bags | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and... |
| 13V233000 | 2013-06-04 | electrical system:software | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured May 6, 2008, through July 20, 2012. The affected vehicles have a software error which may result in a delayed deployment or non-deployment of the seatbelt pre-tensioners and/or side airbags. |
| 13V120000 | 2013-04-03 | fuel system, gasoline | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012 Jeep Patriot and Compass vehicles manufactured October 18, 2011, through May 7, 2012. Due to an incorrectly manufactured transfer tube, the transfer of fuel from the secondary side to the primary side of the fuel tank may be interrupted, causing the... |
| 12V142000 | 2012-04-03 | fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly | CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 JEEP PATRIOT AND COMPASS VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 17, 2011, THROUGH JANUARY 2, 2012. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY CONTAINING A DAMAGED ROLL-OVER VALVE. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2012 Jeep Compass: Car battery replacement
Need battery service for the 2012 Jeep Compass? We arrange it with a trusted shop; the work is never done by CarmaCars. A battery that struggles in the cold is often near the end of its life.
Your car, your notes
Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. If you have the service history of your Compass, have it ready for the shop. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. The powertrain to know here is the 2.0L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive.
How we help
We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name. Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven. You agree everything with the shop before work begins.
Your rental while you wait
Keep the rental as long as the repair takes. Pick a car that suits your week from our fleet. Delivery covers the Toronto area, priced by distance in your offer; pickup from us is free.
Good habits for your car
Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold. If the car pulls to one side, ask the shop to check the alignment and the tires. Follow the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual, by time or distance.
Talking to the shop
Ask for a written estimate before any work starts. Ask whether the parts are new, rebuilt or used. Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour.
Send a request
Tell us the job and the car, and a person replies.
Request car battery replacement
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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