2020 Jeep Compass engine problems
79 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2020 Jeep Compass — 58% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jun 9, 2026
“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…”
filed Apr 17, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
THROTTLE BODY – NONE
112639 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 30, 2026THROTTLE BODY – NONE
112640 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 30, 2026BOLT - HEX FLANGE HEAD
112842 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 18, 2026
Engine problems in other Compass years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Compass | 2 | 10% |
| 2024 Compass | 7 | 14% |
| 2023 Compass | 7 | 16% |
| 2022 Compass | 35 | 16% |
| 2021 Compass | 16 | 21% |
| 2019 Compass | 159 | 49% |
| 2018 Compass | 466 | 50% |
| 2017 Compass | 71 | 31% |
| 2016 Compass | 134 | 46% |
| 2015 Compass | 30 | 27% |
| 2014 Compass | 91 | 30% |
| 2013 Compass | 10 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Jeep Compass
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.