Overview & Reviews

For 2012, the Jeep Compass is now available in three different trim levels. The continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) has also been recalibrated for better performance.

• Reasonably capable off-road when properly equipped
• Available flip-down tailgate speakers.
• Low price

• Limited cargo space compared to rivals.
• Sluggish acceleration
• Disappointing fuel economy

User Reviews:

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  Bad car to buy - 2012 Jeep Compass
  By Irving vega - December 10 - 2:42 am

  Please save your money and dont buy this vehicle , nothing but problems ,car seen dealer ship tons of times.

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  The Little 4x4 that Could - 2012 Jeep Compass
  By Jeepmakemehappy - November 21 - 6:52 am

  I have owned my Jeep Compass for a little over 1 year. I purchased my 2012 Jeep Compass after driving my Buick Enclave down the wrong road and the hill was too steep to drive it out. Yes, large towing bill. I decided to buy a 4x4. I looked at most brands. Nissan, GMC/Chevy, Ford, you name it. I was looking for comfort (I drive a lot), best gas mileage possible (from a 4x4), and overall enjoyable to work in. A sales rep called me about a trade they just made on a 2012 jeep compass. So I took it for a test-drive, after 1-mile, I did not feel any tension in my lower back and I can spend all day in and out of this jeep. It handled great, the acceleration was sluggish from take-off, but with manual options, I have compensated. Other than take-off, passing gear works great. The real test game when I had an inspection of a property with a real steep muddy driveway. It had been raining for days and the driveway was a mud puddle. Here goes nothing and a possible 400+ tow bill if I bought the wrong car. I made it down, now I have to go back up. The truth is, I never slid uphill before, I put the shift in manual, keep in it low, stepped on the gas and went up that hill like an off-road racing champ (in my own eyes). The driveway curved twice so I slide around them and made it uphill, got out of the Jeep and did my celebration dance. I have since been up and down similar roads with ease. My jeep has auto-start, Bluetooth, satellite radio, upgraded sound system, heated cloth seats, standard plug-in, Freedom package II, and a flashlight. Please do not just go by the Edmonds.com review. It has been an enjoyable, reliable vehicle, that I hope to keep around.

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  A lot to offer for the price - 2012 Jeep Compass
  By notimeforh8 - September 22 - 12:17 pm

  I purchased this vehicle for lifestyle and utility, for carrying bikes and sports gear and light hauling from the nursery or hardware store. This base Sport FWD with CVT has a lot to offer for the price. Among the standard power options, it also has cruise control, ipod jack, fog lights, heated mirrors, dark tinted glass on the rear windows, good looking 17 inch alloy wheels, fold flat rear seats and roof rails. Since I primarily haul bikes, I purchased the factory cross bars and then added bike racks. Nearly every other comparable vehicle has these options (if available at all) only on much higher end models that cost many thousands more.

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  Mine is sluggish - 2012 Jeep Compass
  By artyitalian - April 18 - 7:11 pm

  After driving 30 or so miles continuously, the jeep will not accelerate properly. It "bucks" and skips after coming to a complete stop, then pressing on the gas ped. It does this for about 300 feet, then something catches and it starts driving ok again. I brought the to the Jeep dealership in Brandon Florida, and they say that unless they can re-create the event, theres nothing they can do. The car is narrow, not roomy or comfortable. There are a few unsafe blind spots from the drivers view. Specifically front left. Be careful driving through a crowded parking lot, as this blind spot can block out a complete person. The exterior design is cute. The mpg is more like 19 city and 22 hwy.

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  Love My Compass! - 2012 Jeep Compass
  By polarbare49 - June 29 - 12:31 pm

  After doing 4 months of extensive research on various small SUVs, the Compass Lattitude 4x4 proved to be the best value for my dollar. Love the new baby Grand Cherokee design. Decent gas mileage with surprisingly more power than I was lead to believe from reading the expert reviews. Handles like a car but still has the solid build of a Jeep SUV. All in all, IMHO, beats the Rav4,

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  Affordable Compact SUV - 2012 Jeep Compass
  By 1chris1 - January 28 - 12:06 pm

  2 months searching suvs i decided on a left over compass. I receaved a really great deal and they installed remote start for free. the highway gas milage is great concidering i drive 30K a year. 2.4 is alittle sluggish but gets you where your going. Most people ive spoken too like the new look and yes it does resemble the grand chrokee. All things concidered so far im a happy JEEP owner.

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  Great small family vehicle - 2012 Jeep Compass
  By ek900 - October 22 - 11:08 am

  The birth of our son got the clock ticking on my wifes Mini Cooper, and about a month ago, we traded it on a Jeep Compass Sport (FWD, 5spd., 2.4L engine). While the Jeep was a great value, it really compares well to similarly-sized SUVs (Ford Escape, Subaru Forrester). It isnt a performance vehicle, but some of its features are really well thought out. The rear cargo light/flashlight has already come in handy, and the two-level storage in the armrest is very nice. It also also has done very well with gas. Weve averaged over 26 mpg for the first 2,000 miles, better than we expected. This little Jeep is not the most refined car weve ever owned, but it is an impressive package.

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  Great Value - 2012 Jeep Compass
  By craig65 - May 10 - 3:30 am

  Had Liberty,hated it!!Thie actually has more interior room than Liberty, nicer interior an much better gas mileage!

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  GET A JEEP COMPASS - 2012 Jeep Compass
  By harding2 - February 15 - 10:45 am

  After a few months of owning my 2012 Jeep Compass I can confidently say that I Love It! I read so many reviews saying the gas mileage isnt good but those people must have a lead foot! I get 26-27 mpg highway and about 23 in town. I got this vehicle for a steal with only 40,000 miles on it. Mine has the Bluetooth features, calling capabilities, satellite radio, 4x4 / tow package, etc. all for under $15,000! Such an upgrade from my tiny little car (which I loved as well). Took me forever to decide on an SUV with good reviews and this one was it! Dont hesitate buying one! Drives great in the snow too! LOVE IT!

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  Jeep Compass Latitude is da bomb! - 2012 Jeep Compass
  By Kimimila - June 22 - 9:06 pm

  I purchased this vehicle 2 years old. Ive had it 1 year now. I absolutely love it. The trail rating is especially great because I drive in the mountains a lot and dont like bottoming out. And, the MPG is about the same as my Chrysler Sebring. The only thing I dont like about it is that its a little sluggish upon acceleration. The only problem Ive had was a couple of times, it didnt want to start right away. Both times, it was very cold out.