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Service bulletins for the 2017 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.

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

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08-078-19 REV. A2019-12-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Body Control Module (BCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Body Control Module (BCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation, a technician may find the following DTC have been set:B25C9 - Driver Door Ajar Switch 2 Stuck Closed (Module, Powertrain Control (PCM)). Stored DTC only, this update is not for active fault.If B25C9 is an active fault normal diagnostic must be performed. This software update will not correct active DTC (2019 - 2020 years only). Customer may experience one or more of the following:The engine fails to start and requires a key cycle to restart the engine and the ignition must be cycled off without the brake applied in order to restart successfully with the brake applied. The siren might trigger randomly when the vehicle is armed and the engine is ?OFF?. Automatic close windows (comfort close windows) when the door's lock is activated after the ignition is ?OFF? and they open/close one door; sometimes windows may stay opened. The siren may be too loud when locking and unlocking the vehicle. The fuel gauge may fluctuate at ignition on, engine off. Increased horn delay when pressing the horn pad. After a key fob lock command the vehicle alarm triggers inadvertently.
18-072-192019-12-02. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates - AN-M4-18-20191010 Refer to China Joint Venture (JV) released document AN-M4-18-20191010, for details on this service action.
08-102-192019-12-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE. Flash: Body Control Module (BCM) Improvements AN-M4-18-20191010 Refer to China Joint Venture (JV) released document AN-M4-18-20191010, for details on this service action.
18-064-192019-10-28. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; 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 that one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: P16A2 - ETC Motor Self-Learning (Limp Home Position). P023E - Turbocharger Pressure And Manifold Pressure Plausibility (Signal Rate Of Change Below Threshold).
08-030-172018-06-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Can Not Reset Service Maintenance Reminder In The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) This bulletin involves reprogramming the IPC with the latest available software. The service maintenance reminder is displayed in the IPC and can not be reset by the service technician.
08-029-172018-06-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement This bulletin involves reprogramming the IPC with the latest available software. The Service Maintenance Reminder is displayed in the IPC and the Service Maintenance Reminder kilometers can not be reset by the service technician.
08-023-172018-06-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Brake System Module (BSM) Improvements This bulletin involves updating the BSM with the latest available software. when the Electronic Park Brake (EPB) is engaged and the ignition is cycled.
90027182017-11-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Hands Free Module - Convergence Telematics Module (CTM) Before replacing the Hands Free Module (HFM), please contact Gaurav Saxena at cell (248) 260-0583 or Tim Kraft at cell (248) 766-5826 ~ IMPORTANT - do not reset the HFM, clear codes or perform a battery reset before calling. Engineering is currently root causing this issue and your assistance is greatly appreciated. Seeking vehicles with HFM in a locked state, inoperative, or offline. If unable to reach this person within 15 minutes, then proceed with the necessary repair.
90032312017-11-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. RHB/RBZ Radio For JK, MK, and RT ONLY: RHB/RBZ 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. Please reference; 8T - Navigation/Telecommunication Diagnosis and Testing (DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HANDS FREE PHONE
90036272017-11-03. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. MK Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly MK seat belt light on issues. Seat belt light switch is located in front retractors only (1XC67TRMA$ / 1XC68TRMA$). Do not replace seat belt buckle assembly for seat belt light on problems.
08-088-172017-11-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES. Tighten Negative Battery Cable This bulletin involves tightening the negative battery cable to proper torque at the gearbox. Some customers may experience difficulty in starting or a no crank situation.
90037782017-11-03. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Shifter Assembly, Knob, Boot and Bezel 2017 - 2018 MY Jeep Compass that does not shut down when shifter is in Park position as shown on PRNDL and EVIC displays ?Vehicle Not in Park?, (Vehicle actually IS in park). Please call Dil Weerasinha at 248-944-5967 or Mike Perecki at 248-576-0861. If there is no answer, attempt to duplicate the condition and take a vehicle bus log while the condition is active prior to clearing any fault codes. Please email log to dil.weerasinha@fcagroup.com To repair the condition, first check adjustment of shifter cable. DO NOT unclip the cable at this time. Disconnect the cable from the shifter pin. Check if cable lines up with the shifter pin WITHOUT any clip or knob adjustment. If cable does not line up, document the condition (pictures etc.), readjust the cable and verify if the problem still exists. If problem is solved, replace shifter knob (P/N: 6MZ66XSAAA or 6MZ67XSAAA) as a caution and return knob to QEC. If problem persists, replace the entire shifter assembly. This should include (1) shifter knob (P/N: 6MZ66XSAAA or 6MZ67XSAAA) (2) Knob set screw (P/N: 68374027AA) (3) shifter boot and bezel (P/N: depends S/C) (4) shifter assembly (P/N: 68364234AA). Do not disassemble the shifter assembly. Verify if the problem still exists. If problem is solved, return all components above to QEC.

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