The service and repair manual for the 2012 Jeep Compass — 2.0L I4 and 2.4L I4 engines, 4 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Jeep published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L I4 — DOHC 2.4L I4 — DOHC |
| Trims | Latitude · Limited · North Edition · Sport |
| Federal record | 4 recalls · 261 complaints · 68 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2012 Compass manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 1,118
- General Information 1,692
- Accessories & Equipment 6,546
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 762
- Body & Frame 2,586
- Maintenance 85
- Brakes 1,653
- Restraints 1,987
- Drivelines & Axles 95
- Steering 495
- Electrical 3,599
- Suspension 514
- Engine Mechanical 1,038
- Transmission 576
- Engine Performance 3,438
- Front 180
- Rear 180
- Radiator Cap Pressure 16
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2012 Compass
- Seat Belts — pretensioner · 16V668000If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increa.
- Air Bags — side/window · 13V233000In the event of a rollover necessitating airbag deployment, the software error can lead to a delayed.
- Fuel System, Gasoline · 13V120000If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — storage › tank assembly · 12V142000In the event of an impact or roll-over, fuel leakage could occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Owners have filed 261 complaints and Jeep has issued 68 technical service bulletins for the 2012 Compass. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2012 Compass manual
Is this manual specific to the 2012 Compass?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2012 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 and 2.4L I4 across the Latitude, Limited, North Edition, Sport trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Jeep published for this year.
What 2012 Compass problems does it help with?
4 recalls are on federal record for the 2012 Compass, covering seat belts, air bags, fuel system, gasoline. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Jeep dealers.
Does it include 2012 Compass wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2012 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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