JEEP RENEGADE 2018

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Official Safety Recalls - Important!

2 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 18V731000 SAFETY RECALL
21.1K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Oct 17, 2018
Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jeep Renegade 4X2 flex fuel/E85 vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine. In certain operating conditions such as high power demand in conjunction with high altitude and/or high ambient temperatures, a manufacturing error in the fuel pump assembly may result in a loss of fuel pressure.

Potential Risk:
A loss of fuel pressure can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began April 26, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UB2.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local JEEP dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: UB2
Notice Date: Apr 26, 2019
Recall Date: Oct 17, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 18V524000 SAFETY RECALL
12.8K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Aug 9, 2018
Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.

Potential Risk:
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local JEEP dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: U87
Notice Date: Oct 2, 2018
Recall Date: Aug 9, 2018

Consumer Complaints

646 Complaints
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11414347 Other
Apr 28, 2021
Defect Description:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

2018 JEEL RENAGADE 4WD STALLS WHILE DRIVING. FEELS LIKE LOSS OF FUEL PRESSURE AROUND 60 MPH. NO SPEED CONTROL WHILE DECELERATION. WHEN STOPPED THE VEHICLE REQUIRES TO SHIFT TO PARK AND TURN OFF. SOMETIMES WILL AUTOMATICALLY TRY TO RESTART THE ENGINE SEVERAL TIMES. DANGEROUS BECAUSE I WAS DRIVING ON A BUSY HIGHWAY WITH NO ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION.

Corrective Action:

2018 JEEL RENAGADE 4WD STALLS WHILE DRIVING. FEELS LIKE LOSS OF FUEL PRESSURE AROUND 60 MPH. NO SPEED CONTROL WHILE DECELERATION. WHEN STOPPED THE VEHICLE REQUIRES TO SHIFT TO PARK AND TURN OFF. SOMETIMES WILL AUTOMATICALLY TRY TO RESTART THE ENGINE SEVERAL TIMES. DANGEROUS BECAUSE I WAS DRIVING ON A BUSY HIGHWAY WITH NO ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION.

Additional Notes:

2018 JEEL RENAGADE 4WD STALLS WHILE DRIVING. FEELS LIKE LOSS OF FUEL PRESSURE AROUND 60 MPH. NO SPEED CONTROL WHILE DECELERATION. WHEN STOPPED THE VEHICLE REQUIRES TO SHIFT TO PARK AND TURN OFF. SOMETIMES WILL AUTOMATICALLY TRY TO RESTART THE ENGINE SEVERAL TIMES. DANGEROUS BECAUSE I WAS DRIVING ON A BUSY HIGHWAY WITH NO ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11414347
Notice Date: Apr 28, 2021
Recall Date: Apr 28, 2021
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11414347 Other
Apr 28, 2021
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

2018 JEEL RENAGADE 4WD STALLS WHILE DRIVING. FEELS LIKE LOSS OF FUEL PRESSURE AROUND 60 MPH. NO SPEED CONTROL WHILE DECELERATION. WHEN STOPPED THE VEHICLE REQUIRES TO SHIFT TO PARK AND TURN OFF. SOMETIMES WILL AUTOMATICALLY TRY TO RESTART THE ENGINE SEVERAL TIMES. DANGEROUS BECAUSE I WAS DRIVING ON A BUSY HIGHWAY WITH NO ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION.

Corrective Action:

2018 JEEL RENAGADE 4WD STALLS WHILE DRIVING. FEELS LIKE LOSS OF FUEL PRESSURE AROUND 60 MPH. NO SPEED CONTROL WHILE DECELERATION. WHEN STOPPED THE VEHICLE REQUIRES TO SHIFT TO PARK AND TURN OFF. SOMETIMES WILL AUTOMATICALLY TRY TO RESTART THE ENGINE SEVERAL TIMES. DANGEROUS BECAUSE I WAS DRIVING ON A BUSY HIGHWAY WITH NO ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION.

Additional Notes:

2018 JEEL RENAGADE 4WD STALLS WHILE DRIVING. FEELS LIKE LOSS OF FUEL PRESSURE AROUND 60 MPH. NO SPEED CONTROL WHILE DECELERATION. WHEN STOPPED THE VEHICLE REQUIRES TO SHIFT TO PARK AND TURN OFF. SOMETIMES WILL AUTOMATICALLY TRY TO RESTART THE ENGINE SEVERAL TIMES. DANGEROUS BECAUSE I WAS DRIVING ON A BUSY HIGHWAY WITH NO ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11414347
Notice Date: Apr 28, 2021
Recall Date: Apr 28, 2021
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11412803 Other
Apr 19, 2021
Defect Description:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

THE CAR SMELLS HORRIBLE LIKE GAS INSIDE WHEN I START IT TO HEAT UP. STARTED SHAKING, ENGINE IS MAKING A LOUD SOUND THAT IT DIDN'T BEFORE. I GOT THE TRANSMISSION COMPUTER UPDATED ON MARCH 30, 2021. NOW TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE GETS TO CLOSE TO 200 DEGREES AND THE DEALER SAID THERE WAS NO NEED TO FLUSH BECAUSE OF THE MODEL. AND I GOT THE RECALL COMPUTER UPDATE ON JANUARY 30. 2021 ALSO FOR THE OIL ISSUE. I'M AM SO UNHAPPY WITH THIS VEHICLE. ALL THESE PROBLEMS HAPPEN AFTER MY WARRANTY RAN OUT.

Corrective Action:

THE CAR SMELLS HORRIBLE LIKE GAS INSIDE WHEN I START IT TO HEAT UP. STARTED SHAKING, ENGINE IS MAKING A LOUD SOUND THAT IT DIDN'T BEFORE. I GOT THE TRANSMISSION COMPUTER UPDATED ON MARCH 30, 2021. NOW TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE GETS TO CLOSE TO 200 DEGREES AND THE DEALER SAID THERE WAS NO NEED TO FLUSH BECAUSE OF THE MODEL. AND I GOT THE RECALL COMPUTER UPDATE ON JANUARY 30. 2021 ALSO FOR THE OIL ISSUE. I'M AM SO UNHAPPY WITH THIS VEHICLE. ALL THESE PROBLEMS HAPPEN AFTER MY WARRANTY RAN OUT.

Additional Notes:

THE CAR SMELLS HORRIBLE LIKE GAS INSIDE WHEN I START IT TO HEAT UP. STARTED SHAKING, ENGINE IS MAKING A LOUD SOUND THAT IT DIDN'T BEFORE. I GOT THE TRANSMISSION COMPUTER UPDATED ON MARCH 30, 2021. NOW TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE GETS TO CLOSE TO 200 DEGREES AND THE DEALER SAID THERE WAS NO NEED TO FLUSH BECAUSE OF THE MODEL. AND I GOT THE RECALL COMPUTER UPDATE ON JANUARY 30. 2021 ALSO FOR THE OIL ISSUE. I'M AM SO UNHAPPY WITH THIS VEHICLE. ALL THESE PROBLEMS HAPPEN AFTER MY WARRANTY RAN OUT.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11412803
Notice Date: Apr 19, 2021
Recall Date: Apr 19, 2021
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11412803 Other
Apr 19, 2021
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

THE CAR SMELLS HORRIBLE LIKE GAS INSIDE WHEN I START IT TO HEAT UP. STARTED SHAKING, ENGINE IS MAKING A LOUD SOUND THAT IT DIDN'T BEFORE. I GOT THE TRANSMISSION COMPUTER UPDATED ON MARCH 30, 2021. NOW TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE GETS TO CLOSE TO 200 DEGREES AND THE DEALER SAID THERE WAS NO NEED TO FLUSH BECAUSE OF THE MODEL. AND I GOT THE RECALL COMPUTER UPDATE ON JANUARY 30. 2021 ALSO FOR THE OIL ISSUE. I'M AM SO UNHAPPY WITH THIS VEHICLE. ALL THESE PROBLEMS HAPPEN AFTER MY WARRANTY RAN OUT.

Corrective Action:

THE CAR SMELLS HORRIBLE LIKE GAS INSIDE WHEN I START IT TO HEAT UP. STARTED SHAKING, ENGINE IS MAKING A LOUD SOUND THAT IT DIDN'T BEFORE. I GOT THE TRANSMISSION COMPUTER UPDATED ON MARCH 30, 2021. NOW TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE GETS TO CLOSE TO 200 DEGREES AND THE DEALER SAID THERE WAS NO NEED TO FLUSH BECAUSE OF THE MODEL. AND I GOT THE RECALL COMPUTER UPDATE ON JANUARY 30. 2021 ALSO FOR THE OIL ISSUE. I'M AM SO UNHAPPY WITH THIS VEHICLE. ALL THESE PROBLEMS HAPPEN AFTER MY WARRANTY RAN OUT.

Additional Notes:

THE CAR SMELLS HORRIBLE LIKE GAS INSIDE WHEN I START IT TO HEAT UP. STARTED SHAKING, ENGINE IS MAKING A LOUD SOUND THAT IT DIDN'T BEFORE. I GOT THE TRANSMISSION COMPUTER UPDATED ON MARCH 30, 2021. NOW TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE GETS TO CLOSE TO 200 DEGREES AND THE DEALER SAID THERE WAS NO NEED TO FLUSH BECAUSE OF THE MODEL. AND I GOT THE RECALL COMPUTER UPDATE ON JANUARY 30. 2021 ALSO FOR THE OIL ISSUE. I'M AM SO UNHAPPY WITH THIS VEHICLE. ALL THESE PROBLEMS HAPPEN AFTER MY WARRANTY RAN OUT.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11412803
Notice Date: Apr 19, 2021
Recall Date: Apr 19, 2021
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11412918 Other
Apr 19, 2021
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

RADIO SCREEN TURNS ON OFF FREEZING DOESN'T CONNECT AND SWITCHED INTO KILOMETERS (STILL WAITING FOR REPLACEMENT) CODES.POPPING UP NOTHING WAS FIXED BY DEALERSHIP JUST CLEARED CODES. ENGINE WHEN DRIVING SEEMS LIKE IT HAS HARD TIME PICKING UP AND.SHIFTING INTO NEXT GEAR MAKING A JERKING MOTION HAPPENING AT RANDOM TIMES DEALERSHIP UPDATED PCM AND TCM STILL DOES IT. BLOWS THREW OIL FAST DEALERSHIP SAYS ITS NORMAL FOR A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE MAKES A TICKING SOUND SEEMS LIKE FAN COMES ON ALOT MORE. WOULD RANDOMLY SMELL BURNING OF PLASTIC ADDRESSED WITH DEALERSHIP (NO FIX)

Corrective Action:

RADIO SCREEN TURNS ON OFF FREEZING DOESN'T CONNECT AND SWITCHED INTO KILOMETERS (STILL WAITING FOR REPLACEMENT) CODES.POPPING UP NOTHING WAS FIXED BY DEALERSHIP JUST CLEARED CODES. ENGINE WHEN DRIVING SEEMS LIKE IT HAS HARD TIME PICKING UP AND.SHIFTING INTO NEXT GEAR MAKING A JERKING MOTION HAPPENING AT RANDOM TIMES DEALERSHIP UPDATED PCM AND TCM STILL DOES IT. BLOWS THREW OIL FAST DEALERSHIP SAYS ITS NORMAL FOR A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE MAKES A TICKING SOUND SEEMS LIKE FAN COMES ON ALOT MORE. WOULD RANDOMLY SMELL BURNING OF PLASTIC ADDRESSED WITH DEALERSHIP (NO FIX)

Additional Notes:

RADIO SCREEN TURNS ON OFF FREEZING DOESN'T CONNECT AND SWITCHED INTO KILOMETERS (STILL WAITING FOR REPLACEMENT) CODES.POPPING UP NOTHING WAS FIXED BY DEALERSHIP JUST CLEARED CODES. ENGINE WHEN DRIVING SEEMS LIKE IT HAS HARD TIME PICKING UP AND.SHIFTING INTO NEXT GEAR MAKING A JERKING MOTION HAPPENING AT RANDOM TIMES DEALERSHIP UPDATED PCM AND TCM STILL DOES IT. BLOWS THREW OIL FAST DEALERSHIP SAYS ITS NORMAL FOR A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE MAKES A TICKING SOUND SEEMS LIKE FAN COMES ON ALOT MORE. WOULD RANDOMLY SMELL BURNING OF PLASTIC ADDRESSED WITH DEALERSHIP (NO FIX)

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11412918
Notice Date: Apr 19, 2021
Recall Date: Apr 19, 2021
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11412918 Other
Apr 19, 2021
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

RADIO SCREEN TURNS ON OFF FREEZING DOESN'T CONNECT AND SWITCHED INTO KILOMETERS (STILL WAITING FOR REPLACEMENT) CODES.POPPING UP NOTHING WAS FIXED BY DEALERSHIP JUST CLEARED CODES. ENGINE WHEN DRIVING SEEMS LIKE IT HAS HARD TIME PICKING UP AND.SHIFTING INTO NEXT GEAR MAKING A JERKING MOTION HAPPENING AT RANDOM TIMES DEALERSHIP UPDATED PCM AND TCM STILL DOES IT. BLOWS THREW OIL FAST DEALERSHIP SAYS ITS NORMAL FOR A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE MAKES A TICKING SOUND SEEMS LIKE FAN COMES ON ALOT MORE. WOULD RANDOMLY SMELL BURNING OF PLASTIC ADDRESSED WITH DEALERSHIP (NO FIX)

Corrective Action:

RADIO SCREEN TURNS ON OFF FREEZING DOESN'T CONNECT AND SWITCHED INTO KILOMETERS (STILL WAITING FOR REPLACEMENT) CODES.POPPING UP NOTHING WAS FIXED BY DEALERSHIP JUST CLEARED CODES. ENGINE WHEN DRIVING SEEMS LIKE IT HAS HARD TIME PICKING UP AND.SHIFTING INTO NEXT GEAR MAKING A JERKING MOTION HAPPENING AT RANDOM TIMES DEALERSHIP UPDATED PCM AND TCM STILL DOES IT. BLOWS THREW OIL FAST DEALERSHIP SAYS ITS NORMAL FOR A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE MAKES A TICKING SOUND SEEMS LIKE FAN COMES ON ALOT MORE. WOULD RANDOMLY SMELL BURNING OF PLASTIC ADDRESSED WITH DEALERSHIP (NO FIX)

Additional Notes:

RADIO SCREEN TURNS ON OFF FREEZING DOESN'T CONNECT AND SWITCHED INTO KILOMETERS (STILL WAITING FOR REPLACEMENT) CODES.POPPING UP NOTHING WAS FIXED BY DEALERSHIP JUST CLEARED CODES. ENGINE WHEN DRIVING SEEMS LIKE IT HAS HARD TIME PICKING UP AND.SHIFTING INTO NEXT GEAR MAKING A JERKING MOTION HAPPENING AT RANDOM TIMES DEALERSHIP UPDATED PCM AND TCM STILL DOES IT. BLOWS THREW OIL FAST DEALERSHIP SAYS ITS NORMAL FOR A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE MAKES A TICKING SOUND SEEMS LIKE FAN COMES ON ALOT MORE. WOULD RANDOMLY SMELL BURNING OF PLASTIC ADDRESSED WITH DEALERSHIP (NO FIX)

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11412918
Notice Date: Apr 19, 2021
Recall Date: Apr 19, 2021
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11412918 Other
Apr 19, 2021
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

RADIO SCREEN TURNS ON OFF FREEZING DOESN'T CONNECT AND SWITCHED INTO KILOMETERS (STILL WAITING FOR REPLACEMENT) CODES.POPPING UP NOTHING WAS FIXED BY DEALERSHIP JUST CLEARED CODES. ENGINE WHEN DRIVING SEEMS LIKE IT HAS HARD TIME PICKING UP AND.SHIFTING INTO NEXT GEAR MAKING A JERKING MOTION HAPPENING AT RANDOM TIMES DEALERSHIP UPDATED PCM AND TCM STILL DOES IT. BLOWS THREW OIL FAST DEALERSHIP SAYS ITS NORMAL FOR A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE MAKES A TICKING SOUND SEEMS LIKE FAN COMES ON ALOT MORE. WOULD RANDOMLY SMELL BURNING OF PLASTIC ADDRESSED WITH DEALERSHIP (NO FIX)

Corrective Action:

RADIO SCREEN TURNS ON OFF FREEZING DOESN'T CONNECT AND SWITCHED INTO KILOMETERS (STILL WAITING FOR REPLACEMENT) CODES.POPPING UP NOTHING WAS FIXED BY DEALERSHIP JUST CLEARED CODES. ENGINE WHEN DRIVING SEEMS LIKE IT HAS HARD TIME PICKING UP AND.SHIFTING INTO NEXT GEAR MAKING A JERKING MOTION HAPPENING AT RANDOM TIMES DEALERSHIP UPDATED PCM AND TCM STILL DOES IT. BLOWS THREW OIL FAST DEALERSHIP SAYS ITS NORMAL FOR A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE MAKES A TICKING SOUND SEEMS LIKE FAN COMES ON ALOT MORE. WOULD RANDOMLY SMELL BURNING OF PLASTIC ADDRESSED WITH DEALERSHIP (NO FIX)

Additional Notes:

RADIO SCREEN TURNS ON OFF FREEZING DOESN'T CONNECT AND SWITCHED INTO KILOMETERS (STILL WAITING FOR REPLACEMENT) CODES.POPPING UP NOTHING WAS FIXED BY DEALERSHIP JUST CLEARED CODES. ENGINE WHEN DRIVING SEEMS LIKE IT HAS HARD TIME PICKING UP AND.SHIFTING INTO NEXT GEAR MAKING A JERKING MOTION HAPPENING AT RANDOM TIMES DEALERSHIP UPDATED PCM AND TCM STILL DOES IT. BLOWS THREW OIL FAST DEALERSHIP SAYS ITS NORMAL FOR A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE MAKES A TICKING SOUND SEEMS LIKE FAN COMES ON ALOT MORE. WOULD RANDOMLY SMELL BURNING OF PLASTIC ADDRESSED WITH DEALERSHIP (NO FIX)

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11412918
Notice Date: Apr 19, 2021
Recall Date: Apr 19, 2021
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11408662 Other
Apr 18, 2021
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

WHEN COMING TO A STOP, THE JEEP STALLS AND TELLS ME TO TURN ENGINE BACK ON AND/OR TO CHANGE GEARS. AFTER CHECKING FORUMS, OTHER DRIVERS SAID TO CHECK THE OIL AND THE OIL WAS COMPLETELY DRY. IVE ONLY HAD THE VEHICLE A MONTH AND A HALF.

Corrective Action:

WHEN COMING TO A STOP, THE JEEP STALLS AND TELLS ME TO TURN ENGINE BACK ON AND/OR TO CHANGE GEARS. AFTER CHECKING FORUMS, OTHER DRIVERS SAID TO CHECK THE OIL AND THE OIL WAS COMPLETELY DRY. IVE ONLY HAD THE VEHICLE A MONTH AND A HALF.

Additional Notes:

WHEN COMING TO A STOP, THE JEEP STALLS AND TELLS ME TO TURN ENGINE BACK ON AND/OR TO CHANGE GEARS. AFTER CHECKING FORUMS, OTHER DRIVERS SAID TO CHECK THE OIL AND THE OIL WAS COMPLETELY DRY. IVE ONLY HAD THE VEHICLE A MONTH AND A HALF.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11408662
Notice Date: Apr 18, 2021
Recall Date: Apr 18, 2021
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11408351 Other
Apr 16, 2021
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

THE JEEP SOMETIMES STALLS WHEN COMING TO A STOP. IT'LL SAY THAT THE CAR NEEDS TO BE PLACED IN PARK, YOU ATTEMPT TO START IT, THE JEEP STRUGGLES TO START. EVENTUALLY IT WILL START. THE JEEP ALSO MAKES A HARD JOLT SOMETIMES IN HIGHER SPEEDS. IT HAS BEEN NOTICED TO DO THIS WHEN THE JEEP IS ACCELERATING TO CRUISING SPEED. SOMETIMES IT IS NOTICED WHEN DE ACCELERATING.

Corrective Action:

THE JEEP SOMETIMES STALLS WHEN COMING TO A STOP. IT'LL SAY THAT THE CAR NEEDS TO BE PLACED IN PARK, YOU ATTEMPT TO START IT, THE JEEP STRUGGLES TO START. EVENTUALLY IT WILL START. THE JEEP ALSO MAKES A HARD JOLT SOMETIMES IN HIGHER SPEEDS. IT HAS BEEN NOTICED TO DO THIS WHEN THE JEEP IS ACCELERATING TO CRUISING SPEED. SOMETIMES IT IS NOTICED WHEN DE ACCELERATING.

Additional Notes:

THE JEEP SOMETIMES STALLS WHEN COMING TO A STOP. IT'LL SAY THAT THE CAR NEEDS TO BE PLACED IN PARK, YOU ATTEMPT TO START IT, THE JEEP STRUGGLES TO START. EVENTUALLY IT WILL START. THE JEEP ALSO MAKES A HARD JOLT SOMETIMES IN HIGHER SPEEDS. IT HAS BEEN NOTICED TO DO THIS WHEN THE JEEP IS ACCELERATING TO CRUISING SPEED. SOMETIMES IT IS NOTICED WHEN DE ACCELERATING.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11408351
Notice Date: Apr 16, 2021
Recall Date: Apr 16, 2021
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11408351 Other
Apr 16, 2021
Defect Description:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

THE JEEP SOMETIMES STALLS WHEN COMING TO A STOP. IT'LL SAY THAT THE CAR NEEDS TO BE PLACED IN PARK, YOU ATTEMPT TO START IT, THE JEEP STRUGGLES TO START. EVENTUALLY IT WILL START. THE JEEP ALSO MAKES A HARD JOLT SOMETIMES IN HIGHER SPEEDS. IT HAS BEEN NOTICED TO DO THIS WHEN THE JEEP IS ACCELERATING TO CRUISING SPEED. SOMETIMES IT IS NOTICED WHEN DE ACCELERATING.

Corrective Action:

THE JEEP SOMETIMES STALLS WHEN COMING TO A STOP. IT'LL SAY THAT THE CAR NEEDS TO BE PLACED IN PARK, YOU ATTEMPT TO START IT, THE JEEP STRUGGLES TO START. EVENTUALLY IT WILL START. THE JEEP ALSO MAKES A HARD JOLT SOMETIMES IN HIGHER SPEEDS. IT HAS BEEN NOTICED TO DO THIS WHEN THE JEEP IS ACCELERATING TO CRUISING SPEED. SOMETIMES IT IS NOTICED WHEN DE ACCELERATING.

Additional Notes:

THE JEEP SOMETIMES STALLS WHEN COMING TO A STOP. IT'LL SAY THAT THE CAR NEEDS TO BE PLACED IN PARK, YOU ATTEMPT TO START IT, THE JEEP STRUGGLES TO START. EVENTUALLY IT WILL START. THE JEEP ALSO MAKES A HARD JOLT SOMETIMES IN HIGHER SPEEDS. IT HAS BEEN NOTICED TO DO THIS WHEN THE JEEP IS ACCELERATING TO CRUISING SPEED. SOMETIMES IT IS NOTICED WHEN DE ACCELERATING.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11408351
Notice Date: Apr 16, 2021
Recall Date: Apr 16, 2021
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11408351 Other
Apr 16, 2021
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

THE JEEP SOMETIMES STALLS WHEN COMING TO A STOP. IT'LL SAY THAT THE CAR NEEDS TO BE PLACED IN PARK, YOU ATTEMPT TO START IT, THE JEEP STRUGGLES TO START. EVENTUALLY IT WILL START. THE JEEP ALSO MAKES A HARD JOLT SOMETIMES IN HIGHER SPEEDS. IT HAS BEEN NOTICED TO DO THIS WHEN THE JEEP IS ACCELERATING TO CRUISING SPEED. SOMETIMES IT IS NOTICED WHEN DE ACCELERATING.

Corrective Action:

THE JEEP SOMETIMES STALLS WHEN COMING TO A STOP. IT'LL SAY THAT THE CAR NEEDS TO BE PLACED IN PARK, YOU ATTEMPT TO START IT, THE JEEP STRUGGLES TO START. EVENTUALLY IT WILL START. THE JEEP ALSO MAKES A HARD JOLT SOMETIMES IN HIGHER SPEEDS. IT HAS BEEN NOTICED TO DO THIS WHEN THE JEEP IS ACCELERATING TO CRUISING SPEED. SOMETIMES IT IS NOTICED WHEN DE ACCELERATING.

Additional Notes:

THE JEEP SOMETIMES STALLS WHEN COMING TO A STOP. IT'LL SAY THAT THE CAR NEEDS TO BE PLACED IN PARK, YOU ATTEMPT TO START IT, THE JEEP STRUGGLES TO START. EVENTUALLY IT WILL START. THE JEEP ALSO MAKES A HARD JOLT SOMETIMES IN HIGHER SPEEDS. IT HAS BEEN NOTICED TO DO THIS WHEN THE JEEP IS ACCELERATING TO CRUISING SPEED. SOMETIMES IT IS NOTICED WHEN DE ACCELERATING.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11408351
Notice Date: Apr 16, 2021
Recall Date: Apr 16, 2021
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11406965 Other
Apr 7, 2021
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

THE UCONNECT/SIRIUS XM SYSTEM TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING. IT'S DANGEROUS IF I AM USING NAVIGATION. XM SAYS A FAVORITE IS ON BUT NOTHING IS BROUGHT ON SCREEN. THE UNIT COMPLETELY FREEZES. IT HAS STAYED ON EVEN WHEN CAR IS OFF AND LOCKED. BACK UP SENSOR IS NOT AUDIBLE. IT IS AT DEALERSHIP. I PURCHASED NEW AND HAD THIS ISSUE FROM THE BEGINNING. DEALER IS UNABLE TO REPLICATE.

Corrective Action:

THE UCONNECT/SIRIUS XM SYSTEM TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING. IT'S DANGEROUS IF I AM USING NAVIGATION. XM SAYS A FAVORITE IS ON BUT NOTHING IS BROUGHT ON SCREEN. THE UNIT COMPLETELY FREEZES. IT HAS STAYED ON EVEN WHEN CAR IS OFF AND LOCKED. BACK UP SENSOR IS NOT AUDIBLE. IT IS AT DEALERSHIP. I PURCHASED NEW AND HAD THIS ISSUE FROM THE BEGINNING. DEALER IS UNABLE TO REPLICATE.

Additional Notes:

THE UCONNECT/SIRIUS XM SYSTEM TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING. IT'S DANGEROUS IF I AM USING NAVIGATION. XM SAYS A FAVORITE IS ON BUT NOTHING IS BROUGHT ON SCREEN. THE UNIT COMPLETELY FREEZES. IT HAS STAYED ON EVEN WHEN CAR IS OFF AND LOCKED. BACK UP SENSOR IS NOT AUDIBLE. IT IS AT DEALERSHIP. I PURCHASED NEW AND HAD THIS ISSUE FROM THE BEGINNING. DEALER IS UNABLE TO REPLICATE.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11406965
Notice Date: Apr 7, 2021
Recall Date: Apr 7, 2021
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11406375 Other
Apr 5, 2021
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

VEHICLE HAS STALLED TWICE IN THE PAST COUPLE WEEKS. ONCE AFTER A RIGHT TURN AND ONCE ON A HIGHWAY AFTER SLOWING TO GO AROUND SOMETHING. CAR HAS BEEN MAINTAINED AT THE DEALERSHIP. I SEE RECALLS INVOLVING THE FUEL PUMP AND AN ELECTRIC MODULE, BUT MY VIN DOESN'T SHOW THESE.

Corrective Action:

VEHICLE HAS STALLED TWICE IN THE PAST COUPLE WEEKS. ONCE AFTER A RIGHT TURN AND ONCE ON A HIGHWAY AFTER SLOWING TO GO AROUND SOMETHING. CAR HAS BEEN MAINTAINED AT THE DEALERSHIP. I SEE RECALLS INVOLVING THE FUEL PUMP AND AN ELECTRIC MODULE, BUT MY VIN DOESN'T SHOW THESE.

Additional Notes:

VEHICLE HAS STALLED TWICE IN THE PAST COUPLE WEEKS. ONCE AFTER A RIGHT TURN AND ONCE ON A HIGHWAY AFTER SLOWING TO GO AROUND SOMETHING. CAR HAS BEEN MAINTAINED AT THE DEALERSHIP. I SEE RECALLS INVOLVING THE FUEL PUMP AND AN ELECTRIC MODULE, BUT MY VIN DOESN'T SHOW THESE.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11406375
Notice Date: Apr 5, 2021
Recall Date: Apr 5, 2021
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11405484 Other
Mar 29, 2021
Defect Description:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

I I AM DRIVING MY CAR AND AT FIRST WHEN IT HIT ONE LINE OF GAS WITH NO LIGHT ON IT WOULD JUST SHUT OFF AND NOT RESTART UNTIL I ADDED MORE GAS. THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIME. I CONTACTED THE DEALER AND SAID THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING CAUSE THERE WAS NOT CODES IN THE SYSTEM AND THEY COULD NOT MAKE IT HAPPEN AGAIN. SO I WAS SENT HOME. IT HAS HAPPEN NOW AT LEAST FOUR MORE TIMES SINCE. THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED WAS LAST WEEK AND THIS TIME I HAD TWO LINES OF GAS IN THE CAR. I HAD IT IN FOR EXPECTATION TODAY AND TOLD THEM ABOUT THE PROBLEM AGAIN. THE PRECEDED TO TELL ME THE SAME THING. TAKE IT HOME BECAUSE THEY CAN'T FIND NOTHING WRONG WITH IT AND I SHOULD CALL A TOW TRUCK NEXT TIME IT HAPPENS. BUT THE CAR SHUTS OFF ANYTIME. THE LAST TIME IT WAS ON A HIGHWAY WITH A TWO YEAR OLD IN THE BACK SEAT. THE CAR IS ACTING LIKE IT RAN OUT OF GAS BUT IT IS GETTING WORST AND IS PUTTING PEOPLE IN DANGER AND CAN'T GET JELP TO FIGURE OUT WHAT IT WRONG.

Corrective Action:

I I AM DRIVING MY CAR AND AT FIRST WHEN IT HIT ONE LINE OF GAS WITH NO LIGHT ON IT WOULD JUST SHUT OFF AND NOT RESTART UNTIL I ADDED MORE GAS. THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIME. I CONTACTED THE DEALER AND SAID THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING CAUSE THERE WAS NOT CODES IN THE SYSTEM AND THEY COULD NOT MAKE IT HAPPEN AGAIN. SO I WAS SENT HOME. IT HAS HAPPEN NOW AT LEAST FOUR MORE TIMES SINCE. THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED WAS LAST WEEK AND THIS TIME I HAD TWO LINES OF GAS IN THE CAR. I HAD IT IN FOR EXPECTATION TODAY AND TOLD THEM ABOUT THE PROBLEM AGAIN. THE PRECEDED TO TELL ME THE SAME THING. TAKE IT HOME BECAUSE THEY CAN'T FIND NOTHING WRONG WITH IT AND I SHOULD CALL A TOW TRUCK NEXT TIME IT HAPPENS. BUT THE CAR SHUTS OFF ANYTIME. THE LAST TIME IT WAS ON A HIGHWAY WITH A TWO YEAR OLD IN THE BACK SEAT. THE CAR IS ACTING LIKE IT RAN OUT OF GAS BUT IT IS GETTING WORST AND IS PUTTING PEOPLE IN DANGER AND CAN'T GET JELP TO FIGURE OUT WHAT IT WRONG.

Additional Notes:

I I AM DRIVING MY CAR AND AT FIRST WHEN IT HIT ONE LINE OF GAS WITH NO LIGHT ON IT WOULD JUST SHUT OFF AND NOT RESTART UNTIL I ADDED MORE GAS. THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIME. I CONTACTED THE DEALER AND SAID THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING CAUSE THERE WAS NOT CODES IN THE SYSTEM AND THEY COULD NOT MAKE IT HAPPEN AGAIN. SO I WAS SENT HOME. IT HAS HAPPEN NOW AT LEAST FOUR MORE TIMES SINCE. THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED WAS LAST WEEK AND THIS TIME I HAD TWO LINES OF GAS IN THE CAR. I HAD IT IN FOR EXPECTATION TODAY AND TOLD THEM ABOUT THE PROBLEM AGAIN. THE PRECEDED TO TELL ME THE SAME THING. TAKE IT HOME BECAUSE THEY CAN'T FIND NOTHING WRONG WITH IT AND I SHOULD CALL A TOW TRUCK NEXT TIME IT HAPPENS. BUT THE CAR SHUTS OFF ANYTIME. THE LAST TIME IT WAS ON A HIGHWAY WITH A TWO YEAR OLD IN THE BACK SEAT. THE CAR IS ACTING LIKE IT RAN OUT OF GAS BUT IT IS GETTING WORST AND IS PUTTING PEOPLE IN DANGER AND CAN'T GET JELP TO FIGURE OUT WHAT IT WRONG.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11405484
Notice Date: Mar 29, 2021
Recall Date: Mar 29, 2021
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11404323 Other
Mar 22, 2021
Defect Description:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AFTER WAITING APPROXIMATELY 40 MINUTES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V731000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AFTER WAITING APPROXIMATELY 40 MINUTES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V731000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AFTER WAITING APPROXIMATELY 40 MINUTES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V731000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11404323
Notice Date: Mar 22, 2021
Recall Date: Mar 22, 2021
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11404038 Other
Mar 20, 2021
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

THE TRANSMISSION RANDOMLY STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS ONE DAY. THE CAR WILL RANDOMLY START LOSING SPEED AND GRADUALLY SLOWS DOWN TILL IT WON'T MOVE ANYMORE. OR SOMETIMES IT KEEPS GOING BUT IT FEELS LIKE IT'S BEING FORCED TO KEEP MOVING. THIS HAPPENS RANDOMLY WITH NO WARNING AT ALL. THE MESSAGE ON THE DASHBOARD SAYS SERVICE TRANSMISSION OR SERVICE ENGINE WHICH I'VE DONE BUT THE PROBLEM STARTED AGAIN SOON AFTER. FEELS VERY UNSAFE TO HAVE THE CAR ON THE ROAD AND YET IT'S MY ONLY MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION. I'VE TAKEN THE CAR TO A DEALERSHIP AND HAD IT LOOKED AT. WAS TOLD THE PROBLEM HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH A CODE AND THAT THE PROBLEM SHOULD BE GONE NOW BUT AS I MENTIONED IT RETURNED NOT LONG AFTER.

Corrective Action:

THE TRANSMISSION RANDOMLY STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS ONE DAY. THE CAR WILL RANDOMLY START LOSING SPEED AND GRADUALLY SLOWS DOWN TILL IT WON'T MOVE ANYMORE. OR SOMETIMES IT KEEPS GOING BUT IT FEELS LIKE IT'S BEING FORCED TO KEEP MOVING. THIS HAPPENS RANDOMLY WITH NO WARNING AT ALL. THE MESSAGE ON THE DASHBOARD SAYS SERVICE TRANSMISSION OR SERVICE ENGINE WHICH I'VE DONE BUT THE PROBLEM STARTED AGAIN SOON AFTER. FEELS VERY UNSAFE TO HAVE THE CAR ON THE ROAD AND YET IT'S MY ONLY MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION. I'VE TAKEN THE CAR TO A DEALERSHIP AND HAD IT LOOKED AT. WAS TOLD THE PROBLEM HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH A CODE AND THAT THE PROBLEM SHOULD BE GONE NOW BUT AS I MENTIONED IT RETURNED NOT LONG AFTER.

Additional Notes:

THE TRANSMISSION RANDOMLY STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS ONE DAY. THE CAR WILL RANDOMLY START LOSING SPEED AND GRADUALLY SLOWS DOWN TILL IT WON'T MOVE ANYMORE. OR SOMETIMES IT KEEPS GOING BUT IT FEELS LIKE IT'S BEING FORCED TO KEEP MOVING. THIS HAPPENS RANDOMLY WITH NO WARNING AT ALL. THE MESSAGE ON THE DASHBOARD SAYS SERVICE TRANSMISSION OR SERVICE ENGINE WHICH I'VE DONE BUT THE PROBLEM STARTED AGAIN SOON AFTER. FEELS VERY UNSAFE TO HAVE THE CAR ON THE ROAD AND YET IT'S MY ONLY MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION. I'VE TAKEN THE CAR TO A DEALERSHIP AND HAD IT LOOKED AT. WAS TOLD THE PROBLEM HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH A CODE AND THAT THE PROBLEM SHOULD BE GONE NOW BUT AS I MENTIONED IT RETURNED NOT LONG AFTER.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11404038
Notice Date: Mar 20, 2021
Recall Date: Mar 20, 2021
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11400236 Other
Mar 10, 2021
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

WHILE DRIVING ALONG MY CAR SHUT DOWN HAD MESSAGE ON DASH PUT VEH IN PARK AND SELECT GEAR AND A PICTURE OF OIL CAN ALMOST GOT HIT FROM BEHIND I WAS TURNING THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES

Corrective Action:

WHILE DRIVING ALONG MY CAR SHUT DOWN HAD MESSAGE ON DASH PUT VEH IN PARK AND SELECT GEAR AND A PICTURE OF OIL CAN ALMOST GOT HIT FROM BEHIND I WAS TURNING THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES

Additional Notes:

WHILE DRIVING ALONG MY CAR SHUT DOWN HAD MESSAGE ON DASH PUT VEH IN PARK AND SELECT GEAR AND A PICTURE OF OIL CAN ALMOST GOT HIT FROM BEHIND I WAS TURNING THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11400236
Notice Date: Mar 10, 2021
Recall Date: Mar 10, 2021
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11399641 Other
Mar 7, 2021
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

2018 JEEP RENEGADE (2.4L) AUTOMATIC 4CYL 2WD WITH UNDER 20,000 MILES AT THE TIME IT FIRST STARTED SEIZING UP MID-DRIVE, BACK IN OCTOBER. THE VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET. I ALMOST DIED! I TOOK IT TO THE DODGE CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP AFTER THAT, AND I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A COMPUTER SOFTWARE ISSUE THAT WAS SUPPOSEDLY RESET BUT HERE WE ARE MONTHS LATER AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN WHERE THE ENGINE SEIZED AND I WAS STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY ROAD! MY PASSENGER AND I ARE LUCKY TO EVEN BE ALIVE AFTER THAT INCIDENT! I NOTICED THAT THE LOW OIL-PRESSURE LIGHT COMES ON FOR A HALF-SECOND WHEN TURNING A HARD CORNER THEN GOES AWAY. AFTER LOOKING UP TO SEE THAT THERE IS A "CURRENT CAMPAIGN FOR REPAIRS" I HAVE SCHEDULED AN EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT (WHY NOT A RECALL? THIS SITUATION IS DANGEROUS!) FROM MY RESEARCH BASED ON INFORMATION FROM SEVERAL SOURCES, IT LOOKS LIKE UPDATING/REPROGRAMMING THE PCM SOFTWARE IS NOT ENOUGH TO FIX THE OIL CONSUMPTION ISSUE. THIS IS A FAULTY ENGINE ISSUE AND I NEED MY ENGINE TO BE REPLACED TO ENSURE MY PERSONAL SAFETY IN A VEHICLE THAT I HAVE OWNED FOR LESS THAN A YEAR. I HAVE GONE INTO DEBT JUST TO BUY THE VEHICLE, THE LEAST DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP CAN DO IS ENSURE THE QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT I PURCHASED. THE LIVES OF MANY PEOPLE ARE AT RISK, HERE. I'VE READ THE DETAILS OF THE CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT.

Corrective Action:

2018 JEEP RENEGADE (2.4L) AUTOMATIC 4CYL 2WD WITH UNDER 20,000 MILES AT THE TIME IT FIRST STARTED SEIZING UP MID-DRIVE, BACK IN OCTOBER. THE VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET. I ALMOST DIED! I TOOK IT TO THE DODGE CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP AFTER THAT, AND I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A COMPUTER SOFTWARE ISSUE THAT WAS SUPPOSEDLY RESET BUT HERE WE ARE MONTHS LATER AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN WHERE THE ENGINE SEIZED AND I WAS STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY ROAD! MY PASSENGER AND I ARE LUCKY TO EVEN BE ALIVE AFTER THAT INCIDENT! I NOTICED THAT THE LOW OIL-PRESSURE LIGHT COMES ON FOR A HALF-SECOND WHEN TURNING A HARD CORNER THEN GOES AWAY. AFTER LOOKING UP TO SEE THAT THERE IS A "CURRENT CAMPAIGN FOR REPAIRS" I HAVE SCHEDULED AN EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT (WHY NOT A RECALL? THIS SITUATION IS DANGEROUS!) FROM MY RESEARCH BASED ON INFORMATION FROM SEVERAL SOURCES, IT LOOKS LIKE UPDATING/REPROGRAMMING THE PCM SOFTWARE IS NOT ENOUGH TO FIX THE OIL CONSUMPTION ISSUE. THIS IS A FAULTY ENGINE ISSUE AND I NEED MY ENGINE TO BE REPLACED TO ENSURE MY PERSONAL SAFETY IN A VEHICLE THAT I HAVE OWNED FOR LESS THAN A YEAR. I HAVE GONE INTO DEBT JUST TO BUY THE VEHICLE, THE LEAST DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP CAN DO IS ENSURE THE QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT I PURCHASED. THE LIVES OF MANY PEOPLE ARE AT RISK, HERE. I'VE READ THE DETAILS OF THE CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT.

Additional Notes:

2018 JEEP RENEGADE (2.4L) AUTOMATIC 4CYL 2WD WITH UNDER 20,000 MILES AT THE TIME IT FIRST STARTED SEIZING UP MID-DRIVE, BACK IN OCTOBER. THE VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET. I ALMOST DIED! I TOOK IT TO THE DODGE CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP AFTER THAT, AND I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A COMPUTER SOFTWARE ISSUE THAT WAS SUPPOSEDLY RESET BUT HERE WE ARE MONTHS LATER AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN WHERE THE ENGINE SEIZED AND I WAS STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY ROAD! MY PASSENGER AND I ARE LUCKY TO EVEN BE ALIVE AFTER THAT INCIDENT! I NOTICED THAT THE LOW OIL-PRESSURE LIGHT COMES ON FOR A HALF-SECOND WHEN TURNING A HARD CORNER THEN GOES AWAY. AFTER LOOKING UP TO SEE THAT THERE IS A "CURRENT CAMPAIGN FOR REPAIRS" I HAVE SCHEDULED AN EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT (WHY NOT A RECALL? THIS SITUATION IS DANGEROUS!) FROM MY RESEARCH BASED ON INFORMATION FROM SEVERAL SOURCES, IT LOOKS LIKE UPDATING/REPROGRAMMING THE PCM SOFTWARE IS NOT ENOUGH TO FIX THE OIL CONSUMPTION ISSUE. THIS IS A FAULTY ENGINE ISSUE AND I NEED MY ENGINE TO BE REPLACED TO ENSURE MY PERSONAL SAFETY IN A VEHICLE THAT I HAVE OWNED FOR LESS THAN A YEAR. I HAVE GONE INTO DEBT JUST TO BUY THE VEHICLE, THE LEAST DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP CAN DO IS ENSURE THE QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT I PURCHASED. THE LIVES OF MANY PEOPLE ARE AT RISK, HERE. I'VE READ THE DETAILS OF THE CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11399641
Notice Date: Mar 7, 2021
Recall Date: Mar 7, 2021
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11398701 Other
Mar 2, 2021
Defect Description:

PARKING BRAKE

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE PARKING BRAKES INDEPENDENTLY ACTIVATED WITHOUT WARNING. ADDITIONALLY, THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD BRAKE INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING AND WITHOUT THE PARKING BRAKE BEING ACTIVATED. THE CONTACT HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO TOM DENCHEL FORD COUNTRY HERMISTON PARTS DEPARTMENT (555 S HWY 395, HERMISTON, OR 97838) WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE OR DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS INFORMED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 22,000.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE PARKING BRAKES INDEPENDENTLY ACTIVATED WITHOUT WARNING. ADDITIONALLY, THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD BRAKE INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING AND WITHOUT THE PARKING BRAKE BEING ACTIVATED. THE CONTACT HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO TOM DENCHEL FORD COUNTRY HERMISTON PARTS DEPARTMENT (555 S HWY 395, HERMISTON, OR 97838) WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE OR DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS INFORMED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 22,000.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE PARKING BRAKES INDEPENDENTLY ACTIVATED WITHOUT WARNING. ADDITIONALLY, THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD BRAKE INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING AND WITHOUT THE PARKING BRAKE BEING ACTIVATED. THE CONTACT HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO TOM DENCHEL FORD COUNTRY HERMISTON PARTS DEPARTMENT (555 S HWY 395, HERMISTON, OR 97838) WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE OR DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS INFORMED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 22,000.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11398701
Notice Date: Mar 2, 2021
Recall Date: Mar 2, 2021
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11398701 Other
Mar 2, 2021
Defect Description:

SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE PARKING BRAKES INDEPENDENTLY ACTIVATED WITHOUT WARNING. ADDITIONALLY, THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD BRAKE INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING AND WITHOUT THE PARKING BRAKE BEING ACTIVATED. THE CONTACT HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO TOM DENCHEL FORD COUNTRY HERMISTON PARTS DEPARTMENT (555 S HWY 395, HERMISTON, OR 97838) WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE OR DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS INFORMED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 22,000.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE PARKING BRAKES INDEPENDENTLY ACTIVATED WITHOUT WARNING. ADDITIONALLY, THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD BRAKE INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING AND WITHOUT THE PARKING BRAKE BEING ACTIVATED. THE CONTACT HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO TOM DENCHEL FORD COUNTRY HERMISTON PARTS DEPARTMENT (555 S HWY 395, HERMISTON, OR 97838) WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE OR DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS INFORMED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 22,000.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE PARKING BRAKES INDEPENDENTLY ACTIVATED WITHOUT WARNING. ADDITIONALLY, THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD BRAKE INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING AND WITHOUT THE PARKING BRAKE BEING ACTIVATED. THE CONTACT HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO TOM DENCHEL FORD COUNTRY HERMISTON PARTS DEPARTMENT (555 S HWY 395, HERMISTON, OR 97838) WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE OR DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS INFORMED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 22,000.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11398701
Notice Date: Mar 2, 2021
Recall Date: Mar 2, 2021

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