This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $7,495 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.

Vehicle price

Down payment

10% down

Interest rate (APR)

7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$134

per month

60 months · 7.0% APR · $750 down

Amount financed

$6,745

Total interest

$1,295

Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1C4NJDCB5CD574601

Trim

Limited

Engine

2.4L · V4

Drivetrain

4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4

Body

Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2012

Made by

FCA US LLC

Full factory specs for this build →

✗ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✗ Electronic stability

Window sticker

See the factory options and original MSRP

Rebuild the original window sticker for this VIN — packages, standard equipment and the sticker price the seller left out of the ad.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

$2,020 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 23 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2012 Jeep Compass likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $10,100

Insurance $5,738

Maintenance & repairs $7,000

Total, 5 years $22,838

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2012 Jeep Compass has 4 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. EPA combined fuel economy: 23 MPG.

Rollover

★★★★☆

4 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2012 Jeep Compass SUV 4WD

4 recall campaigns on this model year

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SEAT BELTS

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…

NHTSA campaign 16V668000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012 Jeep Patriot and Compass vehicles manufactured October 18, 2011, through May 7, 2012.

NHTSA campaign 13V120000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 JEEP PATRIOT AND COMPASS VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 17, 2011, THROUGH JANUARY 2, 2012.

NHTSA campaign 12V142000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 2012 Jeep Compass from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 28, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2012 Jeep Compass over the last 6 months — the market firmed $296 in that span.

Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
March 2026	$5,999
April 2026	$6,995
May 2026	$6,595
June 2026	$6,156
July 2026	$6,412
August 2026	$6,295

How it compares to rivals

Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car

Model	Median price	For sale nearby	vs this car
2012 Jeep Compass Limited (this car)	$7,495	4	—
2013 Toyota RAV4	$9,899	8	+$2,404
2013 Honda CR-V	$11,124	6	+$3,629
2012 Jeep Wrangler	$13,297	5	+$5,802
2014 Chevrolet Equinox	$6,500	4	−$995
2011 Toyota Highlander	$7,940	4	+$445

Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.

Market by model year

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year	Units for sale	Median price	vs newest	Avg mileage
2022	3,190	$21,492	100%	42,912 mi
2021	1,019	$16,959	79%	75,701 mi
2020	1,062	$15,992	74%	81,520 mi
2019	1,327	$14,995	70%	87,294 mi
2018	1,839	$13,900	65%	92,352 mi
2017	557	$10,999	51%	101,302 mi
2016	447	$8,450	39%	111,921 mi
2015	223	$7,900	37%	111,437 mi