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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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08-027-202020-04-27. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 2.4L Ignition Coil Boot Replacement This bulletin involves replacing all four ignition coil insulating boots. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find thatone or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set:P0300 - Multiple Cylinder Misfire P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire. P0302 - Cylinder 2 Misfire. P0303 - Cylinder 3 Misfire. P0304 - Cylinder 4 Misfire. Some customers may also experience the following condition:Rough running engine.
S20080000182020-04-27. Service bulletin. WHEELS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; BACK OVER PREVENTION. Steering Wheel Switches, Terrain Switch Inoperative, Backup Camera Display Has No Grid Lines
S20080000132020-04-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Key Programming, Security Pin Request, Pin Invalid
S20080000102020-04-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Apple Carplay Inoperative Or Not Working, Phone Not Pairing, Carplay Lockup Or Freeze.
S19230000112020-04-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. ESS Stop Start Disabled DTC B25C9 Driver Door Ajar Switch 2 Stuck Closed
90042142020-04-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE. ENGINE, Long Block For 2017 and 2018 model year vehicles at U.S. dealers only Engineering is seeking information regarding engine operation. Before replacing a Tigershark equipped 2017/2018 KL or MP. Please call FCA Redacted Content . Have VIN last 8 and engine serial number available (located on sticker on valve cover - example TZEP1171811106.) If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair.
08-127-192020-01-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. UJQ without RS9 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio software level to 22.5. Customers may experience one or more of the following: Arabic language is missing. Navigation inoperable. Bottom menu bar of the radio is non responsive or frozen. After viewing the weather map following a flood advisory popup, the main soft key's at the bottom of the screen may not respond when pressed. Radio will not turn off. Poor AM/FM Reception.
18-064-19 REV. A2020-01-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 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 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).
90040222020-01-21. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Air Suspension Components Star Parts Catalog has been updated to show individual service parts for the compressor assembly. This will allow service technicians to repair the root cause without over repairing the system. Replace only the part deemed failed by the diagnostics performed. Individual parts include: - Compressor - Valve block - Individual hoses - Temp sensor - Shield - Air line clips NOTE: in most situations when a new compressor is needed, the compressor as a separate part is the correct repair, and the assembly would not be required.
31-005-192019-12-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
31-004-192019-12-16. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY. Authentic Mopar® Glass Replacement This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the recommended usage of Authentic Mopar® Glass.
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.
18-091-192019-12-16. 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).
18-089-192019-12-16. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE. wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
21-039-192019-12-02. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Flash: Dual Dry Clutch Transmission (DDCT) Updates - AN-M4-18-20191014 Refer to China Joint Venture (JV) released document AN-M4-18-20191014, for details on this service action.
18-080-192019-12-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience excessive oil consumption between oil change intervals.
08-016-19 REV. F2019-12-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. UAS, UAQ, UCS and UCQ Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio software level to:22.6 - DS, D2, DP, DD, DF and DJ vehicle with UAS, UCQ and UAQ radio. 22.5 - LA, LD and LX vehicle with UAS and UAQ. 21.9 - All other vehicles and radios. Customers may experience one or more of the following:Audio Distortion (DS, D2, DP, DD, DF and DJ vehicle with UAS, UCQ and UAQ radio). Menu bar at the bottom of the radio display is frozen (LA, LD and LX with UAQ and UAS radios). Can not change the time on the clock (LA, LD and LX with UAS radios). Anti-theft code request message. Backup camera screen is blank. Lines appear across screen. Radio control screen is blank or locked. Radio resets intermittently. Unable to adjust volume. Radio will not switch modes between AM, FM, SAT or Media. In addition, the following enhancements are included in this update:Carplay® connectivity improvements. Improvement to Bluetooth phone pairing. Improved sound quality when using a Bluetooth phone.
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.
08-016-19 REV. E2019-12-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. UAS, UAQ, UCS and UCQ Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio software level to:28.3 - WD and WK vehicle with UAQ and UCQ radio. 22.6 - DS, D2, DP, DD, DF and DJ vehicle with UAS, UCQ and UAQ radio. 22.5 - LA, LD and LX vehicle with UAS and UAQ. 21.9 - All other vehicles and radios. Customers may experience one or more of the following:Warning chime will not turn off (WD and WK with UAQ and UCQ radio). Audio Distortion (DS, D2, DP, DD, DF and DJ vehicle with UAS, UCQ and UAQ radio). Menu bar at the bottom of the radio display is frozen (LA, LD and LX with UAQ and UAS radios). Can not change the time on the clock (LA, LD and LX with UAS radios). Anti-theft code request message. Backup camera screen is blank. Lines appear across screen. Radio control screen is blank or locked. Radio resets intermittently. Unable to adjust volume. Radio will not switch modes between AM, FM, SAT or Media. In addition, the following enhancements are included in this update:Bluetooth® improvements (WD and WK with UAQ and UCQ radio). Voice Recognition (VR) improvements (WD and WK with UAQ and UCQ radio). Radio stability improvements (WD and WK with UAQ and UCQ radio). Carplay® connectivity improvements. Improvement to Bluetooth phone pairing. Improved sound quality when using a Bluetooth phone.
08-016-19 REV. D2019-12-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. UAS, UAQ, UCS and UCQ Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio software level to:22.6 - DS, D2, DP, DD, DF and DJ vehicle with UAS, UCQ and UAQ radio. 22.5 - LA, LD and LX vehicle with UAS and UAQ. 21.9 - All other vehicles and radios. Customers may experience one or more of the following:Audio Distortion (DS, D2, DP, DD, DF and DJ vehicle with UAS, UCQ and UAQ radio). Menu bar at the bottom of the radio display is frozen (LA, LD and LX with UAQ and UAS radios). Can not change the time on the clock (LA, LD and LX with UAS radios). Anti-theft code request message. Backup camera screen is blank. Lines appear across screen. Radio control screen is blank or locked. Radio resets intermittently. Unable to adjust volume. Radio will not switch modes between AM, FM, SAT or Media. In addition, the following enhancements are included in this update:Carplay® connectivity improvements. Improvement to Bluetooth® phone pairing. Improved sound quality when using a Bluetooth phone.
90041562019-12-02. Service bulletin. TRAILER HITCHES. Hitch Receiver (Trailhawk and Non-Trailhawk Accessory Kit) Mopar North American hitch kits 82215105A & 82214659A. For step 23 the I-sheet states 100 Nm for the M14 bolts to secure hitch to the vehicle frame, Torque should be 165 Nm.
08-087-192019-10-28. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT. Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radio with the latest available software 23.01.74.15. Customers may notice one or more of the following: Radio intermittently resets. Display screen will turn black but the radio will still operate. In addition, the following software enhancement is available:General performance improvement.
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).
90032202019-10-28. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. RADIO [RES] - New and/or Service Exchange For RES radio concerns. Use the wiTECH 2.0 and inspect the radio part number and serial number under the Radio/ECU Details tab. Please verify that the radio part number and/or serial number is not "FFFF". If either field shows "FFFF", please contact Mike Wielgat at 248-576-6696 or Rohan Negandhi at 248-421-9608 If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair.
21-030-192019-07-15. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Flash: Transmission Control Module (TCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the TCM 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:P0780 - Gear Shift Malfunction. P1DD2 - Torque Request Signal From TCM Denied. Customers may also experience one or more of the following:A bump feeling and high engine RPMs. The vehicle going into limp home mode.

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