Jeep drivers report surprising pop-up ads on their displays and compare them to smart-fridge alerts
Published on Nov 21, 2025 at 8:41 AM (UTC+4)
by Molly Davidson
Last updated on Nov 21, 2025 at 8:41 AM (UTC+4)
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Molly Davidson
Jeep owners are discovering something unexpected on their infotainment screens.
Instead of the usual startup logo, a few drivers are being met with a full-blown sales pitch.
It’s the kind of digital interruption you’d expect from a smart appliance, not a Grand Cherokee.
And for one owner, the timing and tone of the pop-up made it even stranger.
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Why Jeep drivers are suddenly seeing in-car pop-up ads
A Redditor with a 2022 Grand Cherokee says their SUV didn’t just boot up – it tried to sell them something.
The message offered a $1,500 loyalty bonus toward buying a new Jeep, delivered right on the same screen used for navigation and safety controls.
Even more bizarre – the pop-up ads featured an opt-out path, pointing the driver to a 1-800 number to stop marketing messages.
Except that number wasn’t a privacy tool at all.
It was the generic Stellantis Connect hotline shared by Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Alfa Romeo, and Fiat.
A line meant for subscription questions, not instant ad settings.
This is where the real frustration comes in.
Jeep previously addressed similar warranty pop-ups to Car Scoops, calling them a glitch and saying instant opt-outs were the norm.
But this new ad wasn’t a glitch, and the opt-out process was far from easy to use.
And for drivers who already paid for the vehicle, seeing it promote a new model on startup doesn’t land too well.
Drivers are getting fed up with upselling baked into their car
The reaction isn’t just about one ad either – it’s about where this trend is heading.
Car screens aren’t like phones or TVs – they’re becoming a fundamental part of how people drive.
When a sales message interrupts that space, it feels more invasive than if it were any other device.
And unlike Samsung’s Family Hub fridge – which lets owners switch off ads in a simple settings menu – Jeep’s approach leaves drivers with few options.
As connected cars get more features and more screens, owners are drawing a line.
They expect their dashboards to help them drive the car they’re in, not to sell them the next one.
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Molly Davidson is a Junior Content Writer at Supercar Blondie. Based in Melbourne, she holds a double Bachelor’s degree in Arts/Law from Swinburne University and a Master’s of Writing and Publishing from RMIT. Molly has contributed to a range of magazines and journals, developing a strong interest in lifestyle and car news content. When she’s not writing, she’s spending quality time with her rescue English staffy, Boof.