Uconnect Software Version 18.45.01

You can update Uconnect via an over-the-air prompt automatically pushed to your vehicle via its built-in cellular connection. However, if your vehicle missed the OTA window, you must perform a manual installation using a USB flash drive. Requirements

The garage was silent, save for the rhythmic blinking of a USB drive plugged into the dash of the Grand Cherokee. On the screen, a progress bar crept forward: Uconnect Software Version 18.45.01

What (e.g., reboots, blank screen, Bluetooth drops) are you currently experiencing? Uconnect Software Version 18.45.01

While it’s not the newest “over-the-air” (OTA) release for 2024-2025 models, remains a critical update for owners of vehicles equipped with the Uconnect 4C NAV system (the 8.4-inch display). Here is everything you need to know about this update.

If your vehicle did not receive this update automatically over-the-air, you can install it manually using a flash drive. Prerequisites You can update Uconnect via an over-the-air prompt

This update applies to a wide range of Mopar vehicles manufactured between 2013 and 2017. Common models include:

Version 18.45.01 applied to vehicles equipped with the (both with navigation (RA4) and without (RA3)) from the 2013 to 2017 model years . The Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) lists the following specific models: On the screen, a progress bar crept forward:

You can verify your current software version by going to Settings > System Information > Software Version on your Uconnect touchscreen. If your version is below 18.45.01 (e.g., 18.14.25), upgrading is likely safe and beneficial.

Download the update file and extract the .ISO file directly to the root directory of your USB drive (do not put it inside a folder). 3. Installation in the Vehicle

Affecting scheduled recordings or clock displays. Navigation Failures: Inaccurate location services. System Freezes: Inability to control radio or HVAC.

Insert the USB drive into the USB port in your vehicle's center console or media hub.