Lately I've had a coolant smell. It's not coming from the vents and you can really only smell it from outside the vehicle. I did notice my reservoir was a little low. I park it in the same spot and there are no puddles. I took the cap off and everything looked fine. I'm stumped and really don't wanna take it to the shop yet. I haven't had any overheating issues at all. Maybe the cap is bad and I didn't catch it?!?! Has anybody had this problem? Or know what it might be?

 

cud be a water pump issue or radiator prob

 

Could also be a bad head gasket or cracked block or head allowing coolant into the cylinders, then to blow out the exhaust. Often you can tell by the feeling of moistness of the exhaust fumes, or by white (foggy) smoke. How many miles on this Jeep?

 

Can't see your profile from my phone. If you're driving a JK. they rend to leak from The tank when You're wheeling. Well Known problem. Just keep full.

 

17k miles

 

also haven't seen white foggy smoke from exhaust.

 

The overflow tank is vented to atmosphere. That's another potential source for coolant smell under certain conditions.
I get it on mine every once in a while.

 

Check your water pump. It may not be enough of a leak to leave a puddle, but check for a white crusty buildup around the gasket. These waterpumps are notorious for early failure, and the antifreeze smell is definitely a symptom.

 

I had this exact problem. It was the water pump. Fixed under lifetime power warranty.

 

I keep mine barely at the min line after experiencing this issue. But, yes, if you do some steep ascents and descents and keep your coolant reservoir near the max line, you'll have it spitting out all over the engine compartment.