Trade in: 2012 Jeep Compass
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 9.4 to 10.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 4 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.4 to 10.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 4
For sale
Rent a 2012 Jeep Compass for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: we look for one for you.
2012 Jeep Compass specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.4L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Four-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Four-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | Automatic (CVT) | 5-speed manual | Automatic (CVT) | Automatic (CVT) |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 10.4 L/100 km | 10.3 L/100 km | 10.4 L/100 km | 10.5 L/100 km | 11.0 L/100 km | 11.5 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.2 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 8.8 L/100 km | 8.6 L/100 km | 8.9 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.5 L/100 km | 9.7 L/100 km | 9.7 L/100 km | 10.0 L/100 km | 10.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 221 g/km | 221 g/km | 230 g/km | 230 g/km | 240 g/km | 251.5 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $14.57 | $14.73 | $15.04 | $15.04 | $15.50 | $16.74 |
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.
Buying the 2012 Jeep Compass
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2012 Jeep Compass for sale by us right now. Thinking about the 2012 Jeep Compass? Here are the numbers in plain words and what to check.
What to check on the Compass
NHTSA has 184 owner complaints on file, mostly about engine, fuel/propulsion system and air bags. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.
Specs, explained
Its powertrain is the 2.0L 4-cylinder with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
Expect about 28 litres for every 300 km, going by its 9.4 L/100 km combined rating. Every 100 km costs about $14.57 in fuel at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,700 a year for 15,000 miles.
Good uses for the Compass
It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.
What the Compass is like
It offers the space of an SUV with the height that makes loading easy.
Try before you buy
Try the Compass on your commute, then decide. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Compass answers the big questions. Rent the Compass first, and buy only if it fits your life.
Year and trim
Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.
What it costs to run
The EPA estimates US$2,700 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $145.70 at our price setting.
Want a price?
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Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2012 Jeep Compass from us first.
Find me this car
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Buying the 2012 Jeep Compass
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 Jeep Compass?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2012 Jeep Compass before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2012 Jeep Compass have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2012 Jeep Compass cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,700 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2914.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.