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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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08093212022-10-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. UAS, UAQ, UCS, UAV, UCV and UCQ Radio Over The Air Software Version Updates This bulletin provides information regarding the latest Flash Over The Air (FOTA) update and provides the service technician an overview of the steps a customer will need to take to complete the update. This is part of a two step FOTA update, first update brings software level to 22.61 and this second FOTA update will take the software to 22.64. National launch for this second step is May 24, 2021. Customers may experience one or more of the following:Navigation is incorrect or can not calculate route. GPS locations is inaccurate. Uconnect radio apps are all inoperable. Backup camera screen is blue (DT and KL). Green horizontal lines appear across screen (DT and KL). Anti-theft code request message. Backup camera screen is blank. Lines appear across screen. Radio control screen is blank or locked. Radio reset intermittently. Unable to adjust audio volume. Unable to switch modes between AM, FM, SAT or Media. In addition the following enhancements are included in this update:Carplay® connectivity improvement. Improvement to Bluetooth® phone pairing. Bluetooth devices unresponsive. Improved sound quality when using a Bluetooth phone.
S2108000127REVA2022-10-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Radio Reboot Continually
S21080001302022-10-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Bubbles Or Delamination On The Radio Display
S21080001272022-10-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Radio Reboot Continually
S21080001192022-10-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Apple CarPlay Malfunctioning, Does Not Launch Or Is Cutting In An Out On Wired And Wireless Connection, Radio Stuck When IPhone Is Connected
S20080000102022-10-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Apple Carplay Inoperative Or Not Working, Phone Not Pairing, Carplay Lockup, Freeze or Audio Concerns
S21080001202022-10-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Radio Volume Uncontrollable Or Changing On Its Own
S22080000702022-10-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Connectivity Lost After Radio Replacement
S22080000732022-10-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. No Start, After Flash And Or PCM Replace, DTC P0513 Invalid Skim Key Setting
S17080001182022-10-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Battery Drain Concern, Dual USB Port Normal Operational Draw, Extended Illumination Or Extended Operation After Key Off
S2208000070REVA2022-10-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS. Connectivity Lost After Radio Replacement (Incorrect year "2020" on final document)
S22080000562022-10-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Remote Start Aborts And ESS (Stop/Start) Becomes Unavailable. DTC B25C9
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.
08003222022-10-17. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION. UAQ and UCQ Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio software level to 39.5 Customers may experience one or more of the following: Intermittent, black radio display screen. Intermittent, radio freezes. Bluetooth® pairing and/or connection issues. Lost radio presets. Radio channels change by itself. SXM icon inoperative. In addition, the following enhancement are included in this update:Enables map updates.
CSNW202022-10-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Customer Satisfaction Notification W20 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module
S22080000282022-10-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Connected Services Will Not Work After Radio Replacement
90044532022-10-17. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; POWER TRAIN; BACK OVER PREVENTION; STEERING; WHEELS. GEAR, Rack and Pinion If looking to replace the rack and pinion due to a clunking / knocking noise, please use the Chassis Ear Tool to pinpoint the exact location of the noise following the proper diagnostics. The points where you should place the chassis ear tool in sequence are: steering column, rack and pinion, intermediate shaft or the outer tie rod of the rack and pinion. Also ensure all related components are properly torqued such as shock absorbers, steering column, lower ball joints, stabilizer links, sway bar links and cradle mount bolts (front and rear). Please contact FCA Redacted Content for feedback related ONLY to this GPOP Tech Tip. Do Not email regarding repair procedures unrelated to this Tech Tip or part order inquiries.
S20080001302022-09-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Radio UConnect GPS Based Trip Computer Missing
90036372022-09-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. 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.
08071202022-09-26. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM. 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.
09006202022-09-26. 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.
S20210000042022-09-26. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Valve Body Learn Procedure On WiTech Shows The Transmission Is Not In The Proper Gear After Repairs
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
S20080000102022-09-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Apple Carplay Inoperative Or Not Working, Phone Not Pairing, Carplay Lockup, Freeze or Audio Concerns

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