Bought a 2023 jeep compass with 14,000 miles on it. Have had the jeep around 5 months and miles are at 24,000 now and was driving when all of the sudden it started flashing temp hot pulled over with the hood smoking and the coolant looking like peanut butter had it towed to the dealership where it took 4 days to get a rental got the jeep back a week later on the 20th of December and on the 24th it started the same thing all over again so had to have it towed back to the dealership once again. The first time they put a new cooler on it.What do I do if this continues?? Is this a known problem with the 2023 jeep compass?
Christopher
Welcome! I edited the title of your thread so others will have a clue what your problem is.
Did your dealer give you any explanation the first time this happened?
I've not had your problem, but I suspect coolant was added that was not compatible with the OEM coolant. I'm surprised a dealer didn't give it a complete flush. It must be a thorough flush and not just a drain & fill! Any residue can contaminate the new juice.
Worst case scenario the overheating warped the head and you're getting oil in the coolant. Again, a dealer should have spotted that.
Any steam coming out of the exhaust?
Did your dealer give you any explanation the first time this happened?
I've not had your problem, but I suspect coolant was added that was not compatible with the OEM coolant. I'm surprised a dealer didn't give it a complete flush. It must be a thorough flush and not just a drain & fill! Any residue can contaminate the new juice.
Worst case scenario the overheating warped the head and you're getting oil in the coolant. Again, a dealer should have spotted that.
Any steam coming out of the exhaust?
I think we all agree that the mixed coolant caused the problem -- the fluid coagulated and couldn't circulate, overheating the engine and likely cause the head to warp or crack. I wish I had better news.
If you're under a warranty, then it should cover. However, aftermarket warranties are notorious for dodging coverage. The dealer might be able to make the aftermarket warranty pay. Expect some sort of deal like they may pay the parts only (cheap), not the labor (expensive).
Good luck, and I mean it. When the replacement tranny in my Patriot failed, my dealer got it replaced again -- parts and labor -- at no charge.
If you're under a warranty, then it should cover. However, aftermarket warranties are notorious for dodging coverage. The dealer might be able to make the aftermarket warranty pay. Expect some sort of deal like they may pay the parts only (cheap), not the labor (expensive).
Good luck, and I mean it. When the replacement tranny in my Patriot failed, my dealer got it replaced again -- parts and labor -- at no charge.
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