Drivers of Stellantis vehicles are once again facing a barrage of unwanted advertisements popping up on their infotainment screens. Zerin Dube, an owner of a Jeep Grand Cherokee, shared on social media that he encountered a pop-up offering a $1,500 loyalty discount for purchasing a new Jeep Wrangler Rubicon X.
This isn’t the first time Stellantis has faced issues with intrusive ads in their cars. Earlier this year, another owner reported receiving repeated notifications for an extended warranty they didn’t qualify for due to exceeding mileage requirements. While the company claims these ads are meant to inform customers about important updates and offers, many see them as unwanted spam.
According to a Stellantis spokesperson, these advertisements appear only during startup or when the vehicle is stationary. Once activated, they disappear after 15 seconds unless the driver interacts with them. However, this hasn’t appeased everyone; Dube’s post garnered numerous comments from disgruntled customers who have sworn off purchasing any future Stellantis vehicles.
The spokesperson added that customers can opt-out of receiving in-vehicle messages by contacting Stellantis customer care at 800-777-3600. Despite the inconvenience, Dube took advantage of the offer and became the owner of a new Jeep Wrangler Rubicon X. However, his success story hasn’t changed the overall negative sentiment among many drivers.
As concerns grow about the proliferation of ads in vehicles, it’s worth noting that other manufacturers like Ford have patents for technology that scans billboards and displays them on your infotainment screen. With tech companies also looking to incorporate advertising into cars, it seems inevitable that this trend will spread across the industry.
