2020 Jeep Compass Engine Problems
Owners have filed 79 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2020 Jeep Compass, 55% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 6,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “coolant temperature” (27% of reports).
- 79engine complaints
- 6,500median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 20%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Coolant temperature: mentioned in 21 of 79 complaints (27%)
- Too high: mentioned in 11 of 79 complaints (14%)
- Stop start: mentioned in 7 of 79 complaints (9%)
- Off completely: mentioned in 6 of 79 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 16 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 79 complaints, 1 a fire.
Jeep Compass engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Compass | 3 | 11% | 8,650 |
| 2024 Compass | 7 | 13% | 13,000 |
| 2023 Compass | 7 | 15% | 5,600 |
| 2022 Compass | 37 | 17% | 8,724 |
| 2021 Compass | 18 | 22% | — |
| 2020 Compass | 79 | 55% | 6,500 |
| 2019 Compass | 161 | 49% | 7,598 |
| 2018 Compass | 473 | 50% | 19,000 |
| 2017 Compass | 71 | 31% | 29,000 |
| 2016 Compass | 135 | 46% | 55,000 |
| 2015 Compass | 30 | 27% | 53,000 |
| 2014 Compass | 91 | 30% | 67,893 |
| 2013 Compass | 10 | 13% | 100,000 |
| 2012 Compass | 36 | 20% | 90,000 |
| 2011 Compass | 30 | 16% | 68,500 |
| 2010 Compass | 5 | 7% | 90,000 |
| 2009 Compass | 5 | 11% | 95,000 |
| 2008 Compass | 13 | 14% | 125,000 |
| 2007 Compass | 37 | 14% | 98,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine for the 2020 Jeep Compass. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
My 2020 Jeep Compass experiences sudden, unexpected engine shut-offs while driving. The engine loses power and stalls without warning, and shortly afterward the dashboard displays a 'Coolant Temperature Too High' warning. The vehicle has stalled while in motion, including at highway speeds…
We have been without our 2020 JEEP since the end of February 2026 due to an engine issue (had the car only 6-7 months). The first company thought there might be coolant in the head gasket causing the issue. After our extended warranty company wanted the engine opened to confirm, we had to send the…
Car stalls out when driving. Car also stalls when I dont press the automatic start button.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2020 Jeep Compasss have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 79 owner complaints about engine for the 2020 Jeep Compass (55% of the 143 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Jeep Compass engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 6,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2020 Jeep Compass?
The most frequent phrase is “coolant temperature”, in 21 of 79 complaints, followed by “too high” (11).
Other 2020 Jeep Compass problems
See all 2020 Jeep Compass problems or engine problems across all Compass years.