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Service bulletins for the 2012 Jeep Compass

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.

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

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90031092022-09-15. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. 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 this inspection: Check if float sensor is rotated off location from the bottle anti-rotation features that surround the SENSOR. Check to determine if the issue has been resolved. Continue with repair if necessary. Please contact Chris Koch at cell (248) 248-622-6417 if you have questions or need additional information.
02-002-142022-08-29. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM; BACK OVER PREVENTION; SUSPENSION. Lower Control Arm Cold Temperature Squeak/Creak Noise This bulletin involves applying Nye® lubricant to the front lower control arm rear bushing. Customer may describe a creak or squeak noise coming from the front suspension. Noise is typically more noticeable during cold temperatures below 4°C (40°F), noise may go away when temperature warms up.
90030812022-08-29. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Dielectric Grease This product is no longer approved for use on ignition coil and spark plug boots. Current plug boot material(silicone) is not compatible with this grease and can cause deterioration over time.
Z5091195A2022-08-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. RES / RHA / REB radio that supports Bluetooth and Hands-Free For issues with Bluetooth, Hands-Free Calling, and/or Voice Commands, DO NOT replace the radio. Diagnose the Hands-Free Module system (also called the Telematics Module). The Telematics Module (and associated components) is the system responsible for these features. A power cycle may be required for the hands-free module for proper diagnosis.~ Please reference; 8T - Navigation/Telecommunication Diagnosis and Testing (DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HANDS FREE PHONE)
02-002-142022-08-22. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Lower Control Arm Cold Temperature Squeak/Creak Noise This bulletin involves applying Nye® lubricant to the front lower control arm rear bushing. Customer may describe a creak or squeak noise coming from the front suspension. Noise is typically more noticeable during cold temperatures below 4°C (40°F), noise may go away when temperature warms up.
90030812022-08-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Dielectric Grease This product is no longer approved for use on ignition coil and spark plug boots. Current plug boot material(silicone) is not compatible with this grease and can cause deterioration over time.
05-003-142022-08-15. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. Low Frequency Moan Noise Heard During First Brake Apply This bulletin involves installing an anti-vibration bracket to the rear brake caliper. A low frequency moan noise is heard during the first brake apply when in reverse, while the vehicle is cold or has been parked for several hours. An audio sound file of the moan noise can be found in DealerCONNECT> TechCONNECT under: Service Info> 05 - Brakes> 05 - Brakes, Base> Diagnosis and Testing. If the low frequency moan noise can be verified, the addition of the anti-vibration bracket may correct the condition.
23-007-17 REV. B2022-08-08. Service bulletin. STEERING; WHEELS; SUSPENSION. Front And Rear Crossmember Corrosion (X69 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves inspecting the front and rear crossmembers for perforation/rust through and if necessary, replacing the crossmember(s). Customers may describe a vibration at the steering wheel or may have been informed by a technician or state vehicle inspection that the front and/or rear crossmember is severely corroded.If the customer describes the symptom/condition listed above, perform the Diagnostic Procedure.
90036942022-08-08. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Oil Pump Assembly If error code P06DD present on any Pentastar V6 application, please inspect oil pump for relief valve failure. See photo attached. If valve is found out of place please call Bob Jackson (248) 944-0466 bob.jackson@fcagroup.com, or Joe Lovell (734) 309-6467 joe.lovell@fcagroup.com before proceeding. If unable to reach after 15 minutes record the following information and proceed with oil pump replacement and hold part for return to FCA via Fastrack system
08-021-132022-07-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; PARKING BRAKE. Flash: Hands Free Module Customer Satisfaction Enhancements This Bulletin involves performing a USB service flash of the Hands Free Module (HFM). The customer satisfaction enhancements are included with this software release:After the HFM has been updated it will receive these enhancements. Reduced ?Device Reading? wait time after connecting a device to the remote USB port. Call / Dial separation improves upon names being recognized as phone numbers. Improved sound quality during Bluetooth streaming. Increased iPod and iPhone compatibility. SMS messaging support via MAP protocol (not all phones support the MAP protocol). Added ?None of These? and ?Correction? to the phone book prompt menu for better handling of similar names. Previous button will return the song currently being played to the beginning of the track. AirPlay feature ?Dock Connector? no longer needs to be manually selected on Apple devices. This will resolve the ?No Audio? condition when the device is connected to the remote USB port and dock connector is not selected.USB mode resume will no longer 'resume' after ignition OFF
09-001-132022-07-25. Service bulletin. SEATS. Gasoline Engine Diagnostic Inspection Procedure This bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. This procedure is to be used prior to conducting any engine related repairs or removal of engine components.
08-057-12 REV. A2022-07-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). RBZ Or RHB Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves upgrading the software on the RBZ or RHB Radio. The customer may experience one or more of the following conditions. Digital photos loaded onto the hard drive intermittently get lost (RBZ & RHB). CD/DVD will not play (RHB only). Navigation accept screen will not clear (RHB only). Navigation shows ?acquiring signal? for an extended period of time (RHB only). New navigation graphics (RHB only).
08-053-122022-07-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; PARKING BRAKE; SUSPENSION. Flash: RHR, RHW Or RHP Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves upgrading the software on the RHR, RHW or RHP Radio. The customer may experience one or more of the following conditions. Erratic alternate frequency switching (International only). Bluetooth phone muting during European traffic announcement (International only). Lost channel presets, home addresses, address book entries & Travel Link favorites. Not able to change default country and state then route. Unable to load .jpeg files onto hard drive to display on touch screen. Vehicle with Start/Stop feature, the screen will go black when the engine turns off at a stop. (International only). Incomplete Travel Link temperature displayed when the temperature is over 100F. Example, if the temperature is 107F the screen will display 07. (Domestic U.S. only). Cancel key inoperative after pressing the international button. iPhone4 dial not possible after second call. Missing Travel Link buttons from SAT menu (Domestic U.S. only). Devices button disabled in VES menu. Unable to route to a recent route after a map update. Remove Travel Link disclaimer popup (Domestic U.S. only). Duplicate phone numbers in popup after pressing the international button. During active call and on hold, DIAL button should be displayed (not ?TONE? button). International button not visible. Point of interest (POI) Search enhancements. When video in remote DVD player is stopped devices button wrongly labeled as DVD. Access Travel Link immediately after radio no update when staying on TL screen. iPod, track selection enhancements.
18-011-132022-07-25. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: MIL Illumination P050B and/or Rattle/Clatter Sound on Cold Start-up This bulletin involves installing revised heater hoses, routing the purge solenoid wire harness, and installing revised Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software. Customers may indicate that they hear a clatter or rattle noise coming from the engine on initial start up after a long cold soak. A small number of customers may also experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) has been set. P050B - Cold Start Ignition Timing Performance
N170404132022-07-18. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK; EQUIPMENT. The above vehicles are equipped with a saddle style fuel tank and may experience a condition where the transfer of fuel from the secondary side of the fuel tank to the primary side of the fuel tank is interrupted. This could cause the engine to stall without warning under certain driving conditions.
08031162022-07-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Hands Free Module Prompts Begin Erroneously.
90043782021-06-28. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. KEY, BLANK WITH TRANSMITTER Please note that after programming the new key integrated transmitter that Lock, Unlock and Remote Start will all function as expected but the Remote Start Cancel button requires a double (2x) button press versus the original single (1x) button press to cancel the remote start function and turn the vehicle off.
05-001-132021-03-29. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION; WHEELS. Clicking Or Rubbing Noise From Rear Wheels Clicking or rubbing noise can be heard from the rear wheels at low speeds, primarily the left rear wheel.
N010606132021-03-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; AIR BAGS. New Safety Recall Advanced Communication ? N01060613 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) announced a safety recall on certain 2010 through 2012 model year (MK) Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles. Some of the above vehicles were built with a software error in the Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module. The ORC software error may result in delayed or non-deployment of seatbelt pre-tensioner or side airbag curtains involved in certain low-speed rollover events. Chrysler will conduct a voluntary safety recall on all involved vehicles to reprogram the ORC module with the corrected software. Dealers will be notified of the launch of this safety recall by way of established methods used in the past. We ask that you please take the time to ensure that your personnel are aware of this communication and are prepared to execute a customer friendly process for inquiries on involved vehicles.
N170404132021-03-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; EQUIPMENT. The above vehicles are equipped with a saddle style fuel tank and may experience a condition where the transfer of fuel from the secondary side of the fuel tank to the primary side of the fuel tank is interrupted. This could cause the engine to stall without warning under certain driving conditions.
23-029-20 REV. A2021-03-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; SEATS. Active Head Restraint (AHR) Inadvertent Deployment - X86 Warranty Extension This bulletin involves inspecting the sled bracket striker pin and possibly replacinga front seat AHR that has inadvertently deployed. Customers may comment on the following: The AHR is deployed on one or both front seats and will not reset.
710582021-03-01. Service bulletin. SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT; SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT. Warranty Bulletin D-20-18 (X86) Active Head Restraint - Select 2012-2017 Jeep Compass/Jeep Patriot (MK) and 2012 Dodge Caliber (PM) (Rev. B)
23-029-202020-12-28. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; SEATS. Active Head Restraint (AHR) Inadvertent Deployment - X86 Warranty Extension This bulletin involves inspecting the sled bracket striker pin and possibly replacing a front seat AHR that has inadvertently deployed. Customers may comment on the following:The AHR is deployed on one or both front seats and will not reset.
703052020-12-28. Service bulletin. SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT. Warranty Bulletin D-20-18 (X86) Active Head Restraint - Select 2012-2017 Jeep Compass/Jeep Patriot (MK) and 2012 Dodge Caliber (PM) (Rev. A)
699192020-12-28. Service bulletin. SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT. Warranty Bulletin D-20-18 (X86) Active Head Restraint - Select 2010-2017 Jeep Compass (MK) and 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber (PM)

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