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2012 Jeep Compass consumer reviews

$19,295–$21,045 MSRP range
side view of 2012 Compass Jeep
(63 reviews)
77% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.2
  • Interior 4.2
  • Performance 3.8
  • Value 4.1
  • Exterior 4.2
  • Reliability 4.1
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Nice Cer

This is a good smaller size suv. I like it. If you have more than 3 kids then I would not recommend because it is small inside. But the space is prefect if you want to use it to haul something, the seats fold down and get you great space

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great fuel economy small 4wd vehicle, great but sm

Great little jeep, but small and very poorly insulated thats the only thing dealership lacked on, cvt trans also could be a little better, earlier shift points and more torque.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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very good overall car

A great 4 wheel drive vehicle. Excellent comfort and looks. Good on gas. Lot of space. Not so good visability or pep. A little noisy. Very little problems and a great looking car that has been reliable and comfortable,.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Loving it!

The style, smooth ride, nice features and interior. 4x4 capability. Good gas miles for a jeep. Lattitude has nice stereo system.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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LOVED IT SO, I BOUGHT A PATRIOT TO MATCH

Great running 4x4 suv with enough power to get me through harsh winters safely without sacrificing gas mileage or comfort. Beautiful styling that I call a mini Cherokee. The vehicle has substantial cargo space and room for four comfortably. Interior is easy to maneuver and control that I bought a 2015 Patriot that mirrors the Compass. Thumbs up to Jeep for a vehicle well built.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Sharp jeep.

I've had this car for a month now and I was semi worried about buying a compass due to the reviews I've read. I LOVE my compass. By far one of the comfiest cars I've ever rode in, so much space. It does take a few minutes to shift into higher gears which I did read but it doesn't effect the overall performance. It only takes about $25-$30 to fill the tank but have to fill it up every 3 days since I'm driving 60-80 miles a day. Overall I love my compass and would have one again.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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great ride

love the way my jeep rides. Great on the highway, fun off road. Awesome sound system. I love the fact that it has a regular size plug front and back so I can plug in my laptop to charge it. I'm a small person and getting in and out of a lot of cars and trucks can be a challenge. My Compass is easy for me to drive, and comfortable for my husband who is 6 foot. Haven't had any major problems. Just regular maintanance.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Test driving experience

This car has plenty of space and is perfect for road trips. The seats are very comfortable and the interior was clean. Test driving it was a great experience, they allowed me to take the car to any mechanic shop to get it checked. It only had a few small scratches on the outside. It also had scratches in the trunk because the previous owner had dogs.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Cleanest car and the test drive went great

I've always wanted a jeep growing up and my car broke down so I had to shop around for a new one. I had my heart set on a jeep and I found exactly what I was looking for before the dealership posted the photos and description of the vehicle. The dealership is a trustworthy dealership and it was a new listing on cars.com. I called right away to see it and test drove it. The car exceeded my expectations. I was originally looking for a 2008-2010 jeep under 100k miles and found a 2012 Jeep Compass with 75k miles. It was too good to be true. Without cars.com I wouldn't have found this car and I love it so much.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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It's a great, dependable suv!

We love our Jeep Compass! It's reliable, comfortable and looks great! I'd recommend this vehicle to anyone! #JeepLife

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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