What 'data' are you so worried about? Your phone is collecting and sharing more data than the truck ever will. Jeep collects Telematics data for their research. They do not actively track vehicles. Nobody cares about you or where you go, unless you give them a reason to.
I’ve made this argument in other threads. You’re obviously right. But here come the conspiracy theories.
Like I said - drive something else if you must do something "off the books".
Ever since I got my covid vaccine my cellular reception has been much better so the trade-off was worth it for me
Maybe that's why I lost service yesterday.
In my opinion this is the worst attitude. It’s like people who say they have nothing to hide so go ahead and spy on me. It’s not the point.
Laughing.
The problem is you are comparing your 'spy central data collector' phone, that you pay the data transfer cost for, to the Telematics data that Jeep collects and pays for. Yes, they have the ability to collect more in the future, but they aren't now. They pay AT&T for that monthly connection, and keep the data transfer small and simple. When they start adding body sensors and cameras, then you should be worried.
Thread title question answer: Yes.
That's a big part of the issue that people seem to have trouble understanding. Jeep does not monitor anyone. They do Telematics data collection, that the head unit automatically sends over the cellular connection. They have also programmed in some simple functions, which they charge you for access to use. These are not complex data collectors, like the phone in your pocket, but some people seem to believe that the truck is relaying their life story back to Jeep.I don't do anything anyone would care about but I still don't like all the monitoring. If it has some positive aspect, like a map app that knows where I am so I don't have to tell it everytime or something like that but most of it is just creepy stalking in my opinion. One day if I ever take the UConnect loose from the dash I might disconnect an antenna or two and see what happens.
Here is a possible solution to the problem:
The Jeep app is just one of the windows into your Jeep account, which was created when you purchased a truck with a cellular equipped head unit.Thread title question answer: Yes.
Second thread question answer: No.
I have tried unsubscribing to the Jeep app multiple times. A week later, it emails me again with ALL vehicle stats. Part of the new vehicle experience these days.
Besides, big brother already knows everything about us already, so vehicle mileage is the least of our worries.
