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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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23-029-202020-12-21. Service bulletin. SEATS; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. 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.
703052020-12-21. 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. A)
699192020-12-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT; SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Warranty Bulletin D-20-18 (X86) Active Head Restraint - Select 2010-2017 Jeep Compass (MK) and 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber (PM)
S1908000108 Rev.2020-12-21. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK; ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. (Rev. A) Intermittently the vehicle will not crank or start, the RKE, door locks, and remote start will not operate. Multiple U-codes are present
S1908000028 Rev.2020-12-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. (Rev. A) Power Inverter Load Ratings
90043192020-12-21. Service bulletin. SEATS; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. SHIELD, Front Seat, Outboard For concern of front seat outboard side shield appears to be loose or broken, please take photos of the condition and/or issue with side shield prior to replacement. Please email pictures of side shield to FCA Redacted Content and include dealer contact information for follow up. If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair.
31-002-202020-11-30. 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.
18-077-202020-10-26. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. 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 one or more of the following DTCs have been set:B25C9 - Driver Door Ajar Switch 2 Stuck Closed. P061A - Level 2 Torque Performance. C0513 - Wheel Speed Signal Right Rear Rationality. C050D - Wheel Speed Signal Left Rear Rationality. C0507 - Wheel Speed Signal Right Front Rationality. C0501 - Wheel Speed Signal Left Front Rationality. P0607 - ECU Internal Performance. Customers may experience one or more of the following:Poor shift quality. Lack of vehicle speed. A clatter or ticking noise from the engine at idle. Immediate autostart after autostop (without releasing the brake pedal). Failed autostart ? engine cranks but does not start, or starts and then stalls. The following software enhancements are also available:Cam/Crank sensor diagnostics. Engine Stop/Start (ESS) improvements.
90036372020-09-28. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT; EQUIPMENT. 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.
08-071-202020-08-24. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. Interior Water Intrusion Through HVAC Air Inlet This bulletin involves installing new stud clips on the headlamp wiring harness, inspecting and possibly replacing, the cowl panel cover, instrument panel insulator and front carpets for water intrusion. The customer may describe one or more of the following:The front passenger floor carpets or mats are wet. An unpleasant cabin odor. Water leakage from behind the instrument panel.
09-006-20 REV. B2020-08-24. 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.
S20210000042020-08-24. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Valve Body Learn Procedure On WiTech Shows The Transmission Is Not In The Proper Gear After Repairs
S20080000932020-07-27. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:WARNING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:WARNING:LAMP. Blind Spot Or Park Assist Warnings, False Activation
S20080000752020-07-27. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. No Start, Start Stop Inoperative, Cluster Messages to Service Shifter or Service Start Stop System
90042682020-07-27. Service bulletin. ENGINE. THROTTLE BODY For clarification, only use 68414676A$ on 2010 & earlier vehicles as supply is limited.
90042662020-07-27. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. TRANSMISSION, 5 Speed On replacing OE transmission 05106567A$/68042567A$ with reman transmission R8142074A$ replace with new Hydraulic Clutch Tube 05273429A$ to avoid interference with shift lever
90042632020-07-27. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. HOSE, Coolant Bottle Supply Prior to replacement, please contact FCA Redacted Content. If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair.
08-059-202020-06-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Engine Stop/Start (ESS) Inoperative This bulletin involves inspecting the Intelligent Battery (IBS) part number and/or replacing the starter motor and wire to the starter for a engine stop/start issue. Customers may experience the engine not shutting down automatically when in an ESS operation mode.
09-006-20 REV. A2020-06-22. Service bulletin. ENGINE. 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.
18-044-202020-06-22. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience one or more of the following conditions: Intermittent Engine Stop/Start (ESS) operation (Sales Code ECL only). Reduced battery life (Sales Code ECL only). Hard or no start condition (under certain conditions after the fuel tank has been filled with a different fuel type). False low oil pressure lamp illuminated in the cluster. A hard or no start condition when using only E22 fuel. Oil change message was displayed at the wrong time. When Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is illuminated, the normal cruise control active message is displayed (Sales Code NHZ). Additional enhancement included in this software: Alternator Smart Charging calibration improvements.
09-006-202020-06-22. Service bulletin. ENGINE. 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.
S20230000272020-06-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY. Speed Signal Circuit Function For Dual Pane Sunroof
23-015-202020-05-26. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT. Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
08-051-202020-05-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. Flash: Electronic Shift Module (ESM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Electronic Shift Module (ESM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician mayfind that the following DTC has been set:P0814-00 - Transmission Range Display Circuit. The customer may describe:PRNDM light flickers or no illumination at all. While the engine is cranking, the customer can shift out of park, resultingin engine stall
08-049-202020-05-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.

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