These are standard specifications for the 2012 Jeep Compass, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Manual Overdrive , CVT , CVT
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
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 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 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Aluminum |
| Cylinder Head : | Cast-Aluminum |
| Sequential, Multi-Port, Electronic, Returnless | |
| Redline : | 6500 RPM |
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. |
Data updated January 2023
2012 Averages
| Avg. Home : | $263,200 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $3.55 |
| Total Car Production : | 10,335,765 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2012 Jeep Compass?
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 - $$26,045 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2012 Jeep Compass have? A: The 2012 Jeep Compass had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2000 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 158 BHP (116.288 KW) @ 6400 RPM and 141 Ft-Lbs (191 NM) @ 5000 RPM Inline 4 (2400 cc | 146.5 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 172 BHP (126.592 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 165 Ft-Lbs (224 NM) @ 4400 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 2012 Jeep Compass have? A: The 2012 Jeep Compass had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual Overdrive, CVT, CVT.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2012 Jeep Compass? A: The 2012 Jeep Compass has a wheelbase size of 103.70 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2012 Jeep Compass? A: The 2012 Jeep Compass has a length of 175.10 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2012 Jeep Compass? A: The 2012 Jeep Compass has a width of 71.40 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2012 Jeep Compass have?A: The 2012 Jeep Compass has 40.70 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2012 Jeep Compass have?A: The 2012 Jeep Compass has legroom of 40.60 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2012 Jeep Compass? A: The 2012 Jeep Compass was a SUV.Q: How much did the 2012 Jeep Compass cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2012 Jeep Compass had an MSRP of $19,295 - $$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 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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