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Service bulletins for the 2018 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.

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

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S20080000102022-10-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Apple Carplay Inoperative Or Not Working, Phone Not Pairing, Carplay Lockup, Freeze or Audio Concerns
08002222022-10-17. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin involves reprogramming the Body Control Module (BCM) with the latest available software.
08010222022-10-17. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Drivetrain Control Module (DTCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the DTCM with the latest available software. The customer may describe one or more of the following: Noise while disconnecting the 4WD at speeds around 56 kph (35 mph). A hum, chatter or growl noise heard intermittently at speeds approximately between 48-72 kph (30-45 mph). Upon further investigation the technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) is active or stored:C2502-64 - Status ECM Tcfailsts Or Transm2 Transmissionfailsts Or Brake8 Dstfailsts Or Brake8 Escfailsts Or Status ECM Emsfailsts Or Ge Electricsteeringfailsts - Signal Plausibility Failure. DTC C2502-64 may be active or stored in the DTCM due to other OBD DTC?s with the Transmission Control Module (TCM) or Powertrain Control Module (PCM). The DTC will not turn on a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) light.
S20080001022022-09-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Radio And Instrument Cluster Backlighting Brightness Cannot Be Controlled
S21080001632022-09-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. No Start, Cannot Complete Module Replace, Proxi Or Module Proxi Configuration
90043862022-09-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. WIRING, Body Before replacing this harness, please contact FCA Redacted Content to see if a repair kit is available for your application. If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair. Please email pictures of harness defects to FCA Redacted Content
08070212022-09-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. ULQ Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio software level to 34.2. If the software update is performed on a radio with software below 19.9, the radio could be damaged and will need to be replaced. Customers may experience one or more of the following:Lost radio presets. Radio display screen is black when the ignition is on. Radio may reset, turn itself off and then back on again. Park assist chime will continue to chime after the vehicle is turn off. Radio will display the incorrect speed limit in kph when approaching a road speed camera. In addition the following enhancements are included:Voice Recognition (VR) and Bluetooth® improvements. Improvements for Off-road pages.
21016212022-09-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. Flash: Transmission Control Module (TCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the TCM with the latest available software. Enhancements to this software release:Shift Quality improvements on coast down and all upshifts.
S16080002262022-09-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Battery Tester Warranty Code Procedures, Midtronics Charger Update Process
S160800022612022-09-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Battery Tester Warranty Code Procedures, Medtronic Update Process
S21080000932022-09-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Apple CarPlay Does Not Work Or Not Connecting
18031212022-09-26. 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)Euro Stage 6D Emissions (Sales Code NBD). Customer may also experience the following:Engine hesitation/surge feeling between 40 - 80 kph (25 - 50 mph) on acceleration but is not felt between 3500 - 4000 rpm.(2018 MP only) Engine hesitation/surge feeling after a cold engine start and while driving in 2nd gear under 3000 rpm (customer may comment that the engine doesn't give full power until after a couple minutes)Euro Stage 6D Emissions (Sales Code NBD).
08044212022-09-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Body Control Module (BCM) Reconfigure for Service Interval Counter This bulletin involves reconfiguring the BCM for the service counter in the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). Customers may notice that the owners manual information shows a different service interval than what the vehicle shows when the message appears on the IPC:(Russia vehicles)Service maintenance interval counter starts at 15,000 km (9320 miles) but states 12,000 km (7456 miles) in the owner's manual service documentation. (Middle East vehicles)Service maintenance interval counters starts at 15,000 km (9320 miles) but states 10,000 km (6213 miles) in the owner's manual service documentation.
S22080000732022-09-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. No Start, After Flash And Or PCM Replace, DTC P0513 Invalid Skim Key Setting
S17080001182022-09-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS:ACCESORY POWER OUTLET/JACK/PORT/USB/SAE/CIGARETTE LIGHTER; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Battery Drain Concern, Dual USB Port Normal Operational Draw, Extended Illumination Or Extended Operation After Key Off
S2208000070REVA2022-09-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Connectivity Lost After Radio Replacement (Incorrect year "2020" on final document)
S22080000562022-09-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Remote Start Aborts And ESS (Stop/Start) Becomes Unavailable. DTC B25C9
W202022-09-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Customer Satisfaction Notification W20 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module (Revision 2)
S2108000034RevA2022-09-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. 15,000km Service Maintence Interval Displayed In The Cluster Instead Of The Correct Interval
S21080000342022-09-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. 15,000km Service Maintence Interval Displayed In The Cluster Instead Of The Correct 10,000km Interval
08078192022-09-15. 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.
18091192022-09-15. 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 DTCs have been set:DTC P1DD2 will be stored in the Transmission Control Module (TCM) however no DTCs will be stored in the PCM. Verify no unrelated codes are stored in the PCM before flashing. If codes are stored in the PCM, normal diagnosis should be performed.P06E9 - Engine Starter Performance(North America Only). C050D - Wheel Speed Signal Left Rear Rationality. C0501 - Wheel Speed Signal Left Front Rationality. C0507 - Wheel Speed Signal Right Front Rationality. C0513 - Wheel Speed Signal Right Rear Rationality. DTC P1DD2 - Torque Request Signal From TCM Denied will be present, set by the TCM and the vehicle will be in limp home mode(Sales Codes DF5 and DF7 - Automatic Transmission Vehicles Only). DTC U1428 - Inaccurate Engine Torque Received(Sales Codes DF5 and DF7 Only). Customers may also comment on one of the following:Vehicle will intermittently not start(South Korea Only). The vehicle is in limp home mode (shift RPMs are limited) with no DTCs set(Sales Code DE1 - Manual Transmission Vehicles Only).
S21030000012022-09-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; BACK OVER PREVENTION; POWER TRAIN. Ratcheting Or Growling Noise From Rear Differential Module (RDM).
S21030000012022-08-22. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT. Ratcheting Or Growling Noise From Rear Differential Module (RDM).
19-002-172022-08-08. Service bulletin. STEERING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Loss of Steering Assist This bulletin involves replacing the steering column due to water intrusion. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find thefollowing DTCs have been set:C1593-49 - Steering Torque Sensor Circuit - Internal Electronic Failure. C1592-01 - Electronic Power Steering Motor Circuit - General Electrical Failure. C15DB-00 - EPS Disabled. C2217-00 - Electric Power Steering Module Internal. C2210-00 - ECU Over-temperature. In addition the customer may experience one or more of the following:Cluster screen message: ?Power Steering Deactivated, Repair System?. High steering effort.

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