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The short version
- 2016 Jeep Compass wheel bearing numbers split by drivetrain. 512333 fits 4WD through 2016, 512332 fits FWD across the whole 2007-2017 run.
- 2017 Compass rear coverage is FWD only. A 2017 4WD Compass has no documented rear row and gets matched to the old part.
- The front hub carries no documented number this generation. Front orders go by VIN or by matching the old part.
- These rear rows are shared with the Jeep Patriot from the same years. The redesigned 2018 Compass switches to a different front hub entirely.
The 2007-2017 Jeep Compass runs two rear numbers for its whole life, split by drivetrain rather than by year. A 2016 Jeep Compass wheel bearing job sits well inside that stable stretch, clear of the FWD-only tail end in 2017.
The core numbers
4WD Compasses from 2007 through 2016 take rear hub 512333. FWD Compasses from 2007 through 2017 take 512332.
The front hub has no documented number in this generation. Order by VIN or match the part coming off the car.
Jeep Compass wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2007-2017 | Rear hub, FWD | 512332 check price |
| 2007-2016 | Rear hub, 4WD | 512333 check price |
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This page covers the 2007-2017 Jeep Compass: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017. Other years live on the main Jeep Compass wheel bearing page.
2017 sold alongside the incoming redesign, and only the FWD rear row carries into that year. A 2017 4WD Compass has no documented rear number. Match the old part rather than assuming 512333 carries over.
The 2018 Compass is a redesign that moves to front hub 513389, a different part set entirely. Confirm which body is actually on the lift first.
Year by year
2007 through 2016 run the clean split, 512333 on 4WD, 512332 on FWD, with no changes inside that span. 2016 Jeep Compass wheel bearing orders on either drivetrain use those same two numbers.
2017 narrows to the FWD row only. A 2017 4WD Compass rear job goes by match, not a printed number, and the front stays a VIN job every year in the range.
Shared with the Patriot
The Compass and the Jeep Patriot built in these same years share the identical rear pair. That is 512333 for 4WD and 512332 for FWD, and it holds for every year both models sold side by side.
Drivetrain still makes the call on either badge. A 2016 Jeep Compass wheel bearing and a same-year Patriot rear bearing draw from that exact same two-number list.
Diagnosing a Jeep Compass wheel bearing
- Listen through a turn. A failing rear bearing often gets louder or quieter as the load shifts, a pattern covered in how wheel bearing noise behaves in a turn.
- Separate it from tire noise. Worn tires can sound similar at speed. Compare against tire noise versus wheel bearing noise before assuming the hub.
- Check for physical play. With the wheel off the ground, rock it top and bottom. Looseness at the hub confirms the bearing rather than the suspension.
- Watch for an ABS fault. A worn rear hub can disturb the wheel speed signal. A bad bearing tripping the ABS light is a known pattern here.
- Nail down body and drivetrain. Confirm whether the Compass is the 2007-2017 body or the 2018 redesign, then match drivetrain to 512333 or 512332.
Common questions
What wheel bearing does a 2016 Jeep Compass use?
A 2016 Jeep Compass wheel bearing is 512333 in the rear on 4WD models and 512332 on FWD models. The front has no documented number and goes by VIN.
What wheel bearing does a 2017 Jeep Compass need?
A 2017 Compass has a documented rear row only for FWD, which is 512332. A 2017 4WD Compass rear bearing is matched to the old part instead.
Does the 2018 Compass use the same wheel bearing as the 2017?
No. The 2018 redesign moves to a different front hub, 513389, and is not covered by these rows.
Is the Compass rear wheel bearing the same as the Patriot’s?
Yes, for the years both were sold. 512333 and 512332 cover the rear on both models the same way.
How do you check a Compass wheel bearing before replacing it?
Jack the wheel off the ground, grip it firmly, and rock it. Combine that with a full wheel bearing check before ordering either number.