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Used 2012 Jeep Compass Consumer Reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars

Don't buy one

Gregory A Hayes , 01/24/2025
2012 Jeep Compass Latitude 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
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Severely underpowered CVT transmission is garbage compass feels like an afterthought of the Jeep brand

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2 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Average Jeep

Johnny Watson, 02/09/2017
2011 Jeep Compass 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Base model has no running lights.

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4 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

Better be short!

D.A. Low, 05/10/2018
2011 Jeep Compass Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

I am tall ( 6'4") and the front seat legroom was not comfortable at all. Leg was bent and not able to stretch out.

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3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars
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