2014 Jeep Compass Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 308 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 119,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2014 Jeep Compass, 1% of the 308 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 119,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving, a ticking noise was present coming from the engine, and the vehicle suddenly stalled. Moments later, smoke and flames were present coming from the engine compartment. The fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the fire. The cause of the fire was an engine failure. A fire report was filed at the scene. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, who replaced the engine with a used engine, but shortly after retrieving the vehicle, the engine failed and the vehicle stalled. …”
NHTSA complaint #11682066, filed 2025-08, 119,000 miles“The contact's daughter owns a 2014 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that initially, while driving approximately 65 MPH, the rear-end of the vehicle was swaying. Upon inspection, there was severe rust on the rear suspension of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who diagnosed that there was severe rusting to the rear suspension, with fractures on the passenger's side of the vehicle, with a fractured, detached suspension on the driver's side. The mechanic replaced the rear sub-frame, stabilizer links, and control arm. …”
NHTSA complaint #11689109, filed 2025-09Related service bulletins
- 10239957May 18, 2023Water Quality When Mixed With Engine Coolant
- 10236933Apr 15, 2023wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
- 10230438Nov 1, 2022Some of the above-involved vehicles may exceed NOx (Oxides of Nitrogen) emission level standards due to loss of catalytic converter efficiency
- 10227983Apr 2, 2022If a Mopar oil filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils.
- 10230180Jul 6, 2021Issue involves overheating, running hot, coolant leaks and related symptoms after a Mopar replacement engine has been installed in the vehicle.
- 10221594Jul 6, 2021Issue involves overheating, running hot, coolant leaks and related symptoms after a Mopar replacement engine has been installed in the vehicle.
- 10190667Mar 31, 2021Customer complaint may include engine oil leak/consumption.
- 10121754Sep 27, 20173.2L - 3.6L Cylinder Head Assy Multiple cylinder head replacement. If a cylinder head is replaced on a vehicle more than 1 time for any reason, please call any of the following…
- 10139989Mar 15, 2017Oil Pump Assembly If error code P06DD present on any Pentastar V6 application, please inspect oil pump for relief valve failure. See photo attached. If valve is found out of…
- 10218248Jun 1, 2016Pentastar Oil Filter Adapter: Before replacing this part, please call any one of the following people. Engineering is seeking information regarding this part.~ Dye must be used…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 1% |
| 2021 | 3 | 4% |
| 2020 | 4 | 3% |
| 2019 | 5 | 2% |
| 2018 | 7 | 1% |
| 2016 | 26 | 9% |
| 2015 | 2 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 10 | 5% |
| 2007 | 5 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2014 Jeep Compass
91 complaintsEngine
91 complaintsSeat belts
53 complaintsOther or unknown
39 complaintsElectrical system
36 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
35 complaintsVehicle speed control
35 complaintsSeats
27 complaintsFuel system
26 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsElectronic stability control
19 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Jeep Compass
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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