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(Overheating) Ever since I got this jeep it has overheating issues. When I first got it. I drove it for about a week. And it start overheating. Took it to one shop and they said it was an issue with the thermostat. Said that they put in a double thermostat. Was able to drive for about another week. And it start overheating again. Took it to a different shop and they said it was a bad sensor and that I needed a lithium battery. That the jeep was off to batteries. Had no problems for about a year . Now the Jeep is overheating and leaking antifreeze from the reservoir holes. When car sits idle it doesn't overheat. It slowly creeps up during acceleration. What could be the culprit of the overheating besides a fuse or battery.
What makes this problem better or worse?
Not driving I guess we'll make it better driving makes it worse
How long has your 2018 Jeep Compass had this problem?
More than a week
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Hello, I’m Pete from the Car Genius team at RepairPal. I’m sorry you’re dealing with this concern on your Jeep Compass. Based on the information provided and with the repairs that have been performed already, this overheating concern can be caused by several different components or reasons. Some of these are components like the engine cooling fan itself not operating as it should, the water pump failing to where it may need to be replaced, an internal engine problem like an internal leak with a cylinder head gasket, or even something like a restriction in the engine cooling system. I recommend having all of these checked into to help pinpoint which is the cause so it can then be repaired properly from there to resolve this concern. If needed a reputable shop in your area should be able to perform the needed tests to help identify the cause. This should be done as soon as you can as repeat driving with an overheating engine risks further damage to the engine itself. If you’d like to find a trusted, certified repair shop in your area, you can check here: https://repairpal.com/certified. If you need more advice, or have any further questions about your vehicle, we’re here to help. Just give us a call at 877-913-1554 where we will be happy to assist!