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Service bulletins for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

211 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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31001222022-10-31. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Approved Use of Weld Through Primers This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding the use of weld through primer when using Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welding (STRSW) and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) processes when welding steel body panels and structural components.
31001222022-10-31. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DOOR; STRUCTURE; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Approved Use of Weld Through Primers This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding the use of weld through primer when using Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welding (STRSW) and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) processes when welding steel body panels and structural components.
21046172022-10-31. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Transmission Diagnostic and Shift Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Transmission Control Module (TCM) withthe latest available software. Customers may experience the following:Longer than usual shift times when performing garage shifts (P to R and Rto D). Poor shift quality or ?bump? experienced during foot on throttle2-1 downshift.
90037832022-10-31. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; STRUCTURE. Shifter - Automatic Transmission If a 2015 - 18MY KL ONLY is brought in with a ?Service Shifter? message on the cluster and/or the following DTCs are present indicating loss of communication with the shifter: U0103, U0103-87. Prior to beginning any repair, please call John Zbranchik at 248-576-0756 or Pablo Flores at 248-576-3972. If no reply contact Dil Weerasinha at 248-944-5967 or Jay Nagle 248-576-5657. If you are unable to contact any of the above, and all the DTCs related to loss of comm are STORED, first perform a vehicle scan with a wiTECH tool or similar and email the log to john.zbranchik@fcagroup.com and pablo.flores1@fcagroup.com. Ensure all stored DTCs in the vehicle are recorded in the log. Use the tool to clear all codes and ensure the ?Service Shifter? message does not return. If this is the first occurrence of this issue on this vehicle, do NOT replace the shifter at this time. If any DTCs related to loss of comm with the shifter are ACTIVE, a full bus log is highly desired. Please contact a regional tech representative to acquire this log. After the log is acquired, or if this is not feasible, check for loose/bent pins, spread terminals on both the male pin cavity in the shifter and the female connector from the body harness take out and all grounds. If no issues are found, replace the shifter and return it to the Quality Engineering Center (QEC).
90037892022-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. KL Gear Shift Module For 2015-2018 KL ONLY, if vehicle DTC Code P1C86-1D (PRNDL Display Current out of Range) is verified as either stored or active please contact Pablo Flores in FCA Chassis Engineering at cell (248) 979-7062. If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair. For additional repair see NOTES below: NOTE 1: If DTC P1C86-1D is still active after inspecting harness connections from Service Procedure (STEP 2). DO NOT replace SHIFTER ASSEMBLY. Instead, replace PRNDM bezel only. NOTE 2: After replacing PRNDL Assembly, clear DTCs and check to confirm DTC does not return. Please return parts back to FCA Engineering if PRNDM is deemed non-functional after performing this Tech Tip. For 2015-2018 KL ONLY; If vehicle DTC Code P1C86-1D (PRNDL Display Current out of Range) is verified as either stored or active please contact Pablo Flores in FCA Chassis Engineering at cell (248) 979- 7062. If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair. For additional repair see NOTES below: NOTE 1: If DTC P1C86-1D is still active after inspecting harness connections from Service Procedure (STEP 2). DO NOT replace SHIFTER ASSEMBLY. Instead, replace PRNDM bezel only. NOTE 2: After replacing PRNDL Assembly, clear DTCs and check to confirm DTC does not return. Please return parts back.
W202022-10-24. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Powertrain Control Module.
S19080001022022-10-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. (Rev. A) Power Inverter Load Ratings
31002202022-10-17. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair This bulletin involves inspecting and if necessary removing corrosion and refinishingthe suspect aluminum panels on the vehicle, hood, door, fenders, hinges, swing gates or liftgate panels.
051520292022-10-17. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY/WIPER. Washer Fluid Level Sensor Prior to replacing this part due to "Low Washer Fluid" tell tale light on the dash and the washer fluid bottle is full, please perform the this inspection. Inspect the sensor for a fluid coating on the sensor pins. Orange colored rain repellant can cause this fluid build-up. Clean the pins, drain the reservoir, and fill with Mopar approved washer fluid. Check to determine if the issue has been resolved. Continue with repair if necessary. Also, please inform the customer not to use Rain-X in the system to avoid this issue. Please contact Chuck Hood at cell (248) 613-7591 if you have questions or need additional information. Thank you.
S22080001382022-10-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Decreased Remote Start And RKE Range. Tire Pressure Sensors Values Are Not Displayed
S20080000932022-10-17. Service bulletin. LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION. Blind Spot Or Park Assist Warnings, False Activation
S17210000162022-10-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Service 4wd Light On, Message AWD System Service Required
23005212022-10-17. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS; SEAT BELTS:FRONT. Front Seat Side Shield Updated Service Procedure This bulletin informs the technician that when either of the front seat side shields are replaced the buckle will need to be replaced as well. If only the buckle needs to be replaced the front seat side shield will need to be modified. The technician will need to know the following: When either of the front seat side shields are replaced the buckle will need to be replaced as well. If only the buckle needs to be replaced the front seat side shield will need to be modified.
S18090000072022-10-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Customer Complaint May Include Engine Oil Leak Or Consumption
23005212022-10-17. Service bulletin. SEATS. Front Seat Side Shield Updated Service Procedure This bulletin informs the technician that when either of the front seat side shields are replaced the buckle will need to be replaced as well. If only the buckle needs to be replaced the front seat side shield will need to be modified. The technician will need to know the following: When either of the front seat side shields are replaced the buckle will need to be replaced as well. If only the buckle needs to be replaced the front seat side shield will need to be modified.
S18090000072022-10-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Customer Complaint May Include Engine Oil Leak Or Consumption
18046222022-10-17. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC):P06EF - Engine Restart Performance. Customers may experience the following:Long engine crank after an Engine Stop/Start (ESS) event.
S22080000732022-10-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. No Start, After Flash And Or PCM Replace, DTC P0513 Invalid Skim Key Setting
S17080001182022-10-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Battery Drain Concern, Dual USB Port Normal Operational Draw, Extended Illumination Or Extended Operation After Key Off
CSNW202022-10-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Customer Satisfaction Notification W20 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module
S20080001132022-09-26. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION. No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle
90036372022-09-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. USB PORT, Media Hub For Android Auto and Apple Carplay issues, do not replace this part. Android Auto and Apple Carplay applications may not operate with the vehicle if an aftermarket cable is being used. Verify the functionality of these applications using an OEM Apple Lightning cable or an OEM provided USB cable for Android phones before performing any additional troubleshooting. For questions regarding Android Auto or Apply Carplay functionality, please contact FCA Redacted Content. If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair.
09006202022-09-26. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 2.4L Engine Oil Consumption Test This bulletin involves performing an oil consumption verification test. The customer may comment that the vehicles engine oil level is low or they need to add oil between oil change intervals and no visible signs of oil leaking from the engine.
S20210000042022-09-26. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Valve Body Learn Procedure On WiTech Shows The Transmission Is Not In The Proper Gear After Repairs
S20080000102022-09-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Apple Carplay Inoperative Or Not Working, Phone Not Pairing, Carplay Lockup, Freeze or Audio Concerns

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.