2019 Jeep Compass engine problems

Parked 2019 jeep compass in normal parking lot went inside for a few hours then heard popping noises from parking lot. Ran outside to see engine caught on fire and burst into flames via the engine compartment damaging the entire front half of the vehicle. After flames put out, there was a large hole in the hood of the car going down into the engine that damaged the windshield, bumper, engine, light, tires and doors. Other cars around mine were damaged as well as the fire spread.

Tl* the contact owns a 2019 jeep compass. While attempting to start the vehicle, it failed to operate and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to route 46 chrysler jeep dodge (1655 us-46, little falls, nj 07424) where the cause of the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,038.