2022 Jeep Compass MIL, Starting, and Charging Issues

Owners of the 2022 Jeep Compass may encounter various issues, including the illumination of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), problems with the vehicle starting, or the battery not charging. This manufacturer communication, identified by NHTSA ID 10248949, outlines a software update for the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) designed to resolve these concerns.

This technical service bulletin (TSB) specifically targets conditions that can lead to diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) and operational problems for the 2022 Jeep Compass manufacturer_communication. The PCM update aims to correct underlying software logic that contributes to these symptoms.

Symptoms

Owners may observe one or more of the following symptoms in their 2022 Jeep Compass:

• "Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination"
• "Vehicle not starting"
• "Battery not charging"
• "Engine oil Temp High message in the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)"
• "Engine Stop/Start (ESS) not ready due to a false driver seat belt unbuckled message in the IPC"

Fault Codes / DTCs

Technicians investigating these issues may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) stored in the vehicle's system:

• P0563-00: System Voltage High
• P21CC-00: Reductant Control Module Supply Voltage High
• P20F6-00: Reductant Injection Valve Stuck Open Bank One Unit One
• P208E-00: Reductant Injector Stuck Closed - Bank One Unit One
• P24B2-00: Particulate Matter Sensor Circuit Intermittent
• P00C0-00: Turbocharger-Supercharger Bypass Valve Two Control Circuit

Repair Procedure Summary

To address these symptoms and DTCs, the recommended repair involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. This update is crucial for resolving the software-related anomalies causing the issues described in this 2022 Jeep Compass manufacturer_communication.

Owner Action

If you own a 2022 Jeep Compass and are experiencing any of the described symptoms or have had these DTCs diagnosed, it is recommended to contact your authorized Jeep dealership. They can perform the necessary PCM software update to resolve the issue. This update should be performed under warranty.

Source: NHTSA ID 10248949