2012 Jeep Compass Specifications

Specifications

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Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel (standard), 4WD
Transverse Front Engine
Body / Chassis :	Unitized steel
Production Years for Series :	2007 -
Price :	MSRP: $19,295-26,045 Invoice: $18,965-25,050
Weight :	3107 lbs \| 1409.311 kg
MPG City :	23
MPG Highway :	29
Introduced At :	2002 Detroit MI

Performance

Coefficient of Drag :	10.5

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	2000 cc \| 122.0 cu in. \| 2.0 L.
Power :	158 BHP (116.288 KW) @ 6400 RPM
Torque :	141 Ft-Lbs (191 NM) @ 5000 RPM
Bore :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Compression :	10.5:1
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Cast-Aluminum block and head
Sequential, Multi-Port, Electronic, Returnless
Redline :	6750 RPM

Inline 4
Displacement :	2400 cc \| 146.5 cu in. \| 2.4 L.
Power :	172 BHP (126.592 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque :	165 Ft-Lbs (224 NM) @ 4400 RPM
Bore :	3.5 in \| 88 mm.
Stroke :	3.8 in \| 97 mm.
Compression :	10.5:1
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Aluminum
Cylinder Head :	Cast-Aluminum
Sequential, Multi-Port, Electronic, Returnless
Redline :	6500 RPM

Transmission:
5 Manual Overdrive , CVT , CVT

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	3.77
2nd Gear :	2.16
3rd Gear :	1.41
4th Gear :	1.026
5th Gear :	0.72

Handling

Safety

NHTSA Crash-Test Results
2012 Jeep Compass SUV 2WD
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive :	Risk of Rollover 18.5%
2012 Jeep Compass SUV 4WD
Rollover 4 Wheel Drive :	Risk of Rollover 16.4%

Recall

Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Manufacturer	Chrysler Group LLC
Mfr Report Date	20080506
NHTSA Campaign ID	13V233000
Summary	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.
Consequence	In the event of a rollover necessitating airbag deployment, the software error can lead to a delayed deployment or non-deployment of the side curtain airbag and/or seatbelt pre-tensioners. As a result, vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy	Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software free of charge. The recall began June 21, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall number is N01.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Mfr Report Date	20090214
NHTSA Campaign ID	16V668000
Summary	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 side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
Consequence	If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
Remedy	Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Manufacturer	Chrysler Group LLC
Mfr Report Date	20111018
NHTSA Campaign ID	13V120000
Summary	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 engine to stall.
Consequence	If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank transfer tube free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on May 30, 2013. Owners were notified by Chrysler on July 19, 2013, that parts are now available. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N17.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Mfr Report Date	20111217
NHTSA Campaign ID	12V142000
Summary	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.
Consequence	IN THE EVENT OF AN IMPACT OR ROLL-OVER, FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Remedy	CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MAY 25, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Notes	CHRYSLER?S RECALL NUMBER IS M11.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION?S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2012 Averages

Avg. Home :	$263,200
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$3.55
Total Car Production :	10,335,765

For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2012 Jeep Compass? A: The 2012 Jeep Compass has a wheelbase size of 103.70 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2012 Jeep Compass? A: The 2012 Jeep Compass has a length of 175.10 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2012 Jeep Compass? A: The 2012 Jeep Compass has a width of 71.40 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2012 Jeep Compass have?A: The 2012 Jeep Compass has 40.70 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2012 Jeep Compass have?A: The 2012 Jeep Compass has legroom of 40.60 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2012 Jeep Compass? A: The 2012 Jeep Compass was a SUV.

Q: How much did the 2012 Jeep Compass cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2012 Jeep Compass had an MSRP of $19,295 - $$26,045 (USD).

Q: What engines did the 2012 Jeep Compass have? A: The 2012 Jeep Compass had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2000 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 158 BHP (116.288 KW) @ 6400 RPM and 141 Ft-Lbs (191 NM) @ 5000 RPM

Inline 4 (2400 cc | 146.5 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 172 BHP (126.592 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 165 Ft-Lbs (224 NM) @ 4400 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 2012 Jeep Compass have? A: The 2012 Jeep Compass had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual Overdrive, CVT, CVT.