Jeep Spams Drivers With Onscreen Extended Warranty Ads

Jeep owners have reported unwanted ads offering an extended factory warranty appearing on their Uconnect-powered in-dash displays. The Drive’s Caleb Jacobs found even drivers who are past the stated 36,000-mile max have been served the same ad repeatedly.
“Now, it would be one thing if this were a singular occurrence, but the owner says it covers the ‘entire screen … every time you stop, even if you hit OK,’” Jacobs writes. “It also gives the option to make a Bluetooth call, which likely connects you to a rep who can walk you through the sign-up process if you so choose.”
Jacobs asked for and received comment from Jeep, which said a “software glitch” prevented drivers from opting out with one click as intended.