2025 Jeep Compass Service Park Brake Message TSB

Owners of the 2025 Jeep Compass may experience a "Service Park Brake message" on their instrument cluster. This warning is often accompanied by other alerts and specific diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) related to the parking brake system. This manufacturer communication, identified as 9100754, addresses these concerns.

The issue, documented under SOL S2508000069, points to a reported problem with the wiring harness that can affect the performance of the parking brake switch. If you encounter a Jeep Compass park brake message, it's important to have your vehicle inspected.

Symptoms

Owners may observe a "Service Park Brake message" displayed prominently on the instrument cluster. This can be accompanied by other general warning lights or messages within the cluster, indicating a malfunction in the electronic parking brake system. The presence of these warnings suggests that the parking brake switch is not functioning as intended.

Fault Codes / DTCs

When diagnosing this issue, technicians may find specific diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) stored in the vehicle's computer system. These codes are crucial for pinpointing the exact nature of the electrical fault:

• C10ED-00: Electronic Park Brake Switch LED-
• C10CD-01: Electronic Park Brake Switch-General Electrical Failure 1

These DTCs indicate an electrical malfunction or performance issue specifically with the parking brake switch component, part number 6ZM50TRMA$.

Diagnosis / Trigger Conditions

The Jeep Compass park brake message and associated DTCs are triggered when the vehicle's system detects an anomaly in the electronic parking brake switch circuit. The manufacturer communication highlights that there is a known, reported issue on the wiring harness connected to the parking brake switch that can lead to these symptoms and fault codes. A thorough diagnosis would involve checking for these specific DTCs and then inspecting the wiring harness for any damage or poor connections.

Important Warnings

This manufacturer communication, SOL S2508000069, explicitly states that "there is a reported issue on the harness that is affecting Park Brake Switch performance." This indicates a known defect or design characteristic that can lead to the observed symptoms and DTCs. Owners should be aware that this is a recognized problem, not necessarily a sign of a new or isolated component failure.

Owner Action

If you own a 2025 Jeep Compass and experience a "Service Park Brake message" or any other related warnings on your instrument cluster, it is recommended to contact your authorized Jeep dealership. They can perform a diagnostic scan to confirm the presence of DTCs like C10ED-00 or C10CD-01. The dealership will then be able to review manufacturer communication SOL S2508000069 and address the underlying wiring harness issue affecting the Jeep Compass park brake message and switch performance.

Source: NHTSA ID 11027743