2020 Jeep Compass Engine Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 136 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2020 Jeep Compass overview page.
What owners report
“I was driving home and got an error message that the coolant temperature was too high, even though the gauge showed it to be right…”NHTSA complaint 11609542 — filed 08/19/2024
“At first my car would only display the âCoolant Temp Too Highâ message if I came to a complete stop, and went again.. or if…”NHTSA complaint 11596694 — filed 06/26/2024
“The driveshaft failed at only 32,000 miles and the engine is failing. The dealership confirmed this is happening for other vehicles of my make and…”NHTSA complaint 11595828 — filed 06/21/2024
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2020 Jeep Compass have engine problems?
Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2020 Jeep Compass: 79 of 136 complaints on file (58.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2020 Jeep Compass have in total?
136 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 3 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 3 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
