Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
2 RecallsThese 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)
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:
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Mfg Campaign: UB2
Recall Date: Oct 17, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
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:
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Mfg Campaign: U87
Recall Date: Aug 9, 2018
Consumer Complaints
646 ComplaintsChrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Potential Consequences:
IT STARTED FOUR(4) MONTHS AFTER I GOT THE CAR BRAND NEW. I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, I DECIDED TO TAKE THE BACK ROADS, I COULD NOT USE MY BRAKES. I TOOK THE CAR IN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE ECU HAD TO BE CHANGED. A FEW MONTHS LATER MY RADIO WAS RECALLED AND THAT HAD TO BE CHANGED. I'VE HAD A PROBABLY FOUR(4) MONTH BATTLE WITH THE DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS GOING OFF THEN COMING BACK ON OUT OF NOWHERE. THE FIRST TIME THE DTR WENT OUT THE LIGHTBULB WAS CHANGED AND THE METAL ON THE BASE OF THE LIGHTBULB WAS MELTED OFF.( I DO NOT HAVE PICTURES OF IT THE DEALERSHIP TOOK IT WHEN I SHOWED THEM) I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AFTER THE SECOND TIME THE LIGHT KEPT GOING ON AND OFF. THEY CHECKED THE VEHICLE AND SAID THE RESISTANCE WAS TOO HIGH AND THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHY. THEREFORE I HAD TO WAIT ON PARTS TO CHANGE THE WIRING AND SOCKETS FOR THE DTRS. IT IS A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE AND I'M VERY TIRED OF HAVING TO TAKE MY, NOT EVEN, TWO(2) YEAR OLD CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP TO GET SOMETHING ELECTRICAL FIXED EVERY FEW MONTHS. I'M NOT SURE OF THE DATE IT ALL STARTED SO I APPROXIMATED.
Corrective Action:
IT STARTED FOUR(4) MONTHS AFTER I GOT THE CAR BRAND NEW. I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, I DECIDED TO TAKE THE BACK ROADS, I COULD NOT USE MY BRAKES. I TOOK THE CAR IN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE ECU HAD TO BE CHANGED. A FEW MONTHS LATER MY RADIO WAS RECALLED AND THAT HAD TO BE CHANGED. I'VE HAD A PROBABLY FOUR(4) MONTH BATTLE WITH THE DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS GOING OFF THEN COMING BACK ON OUT OF NOWHERE. THE FIRST TIME THE DTR WENT OUT THE LIGHTBULB WAS CHANGED AND THE METAL ON THE BASE OF THE LIGHTBULB WAS MELTED OFF.( I DO NOT HAVE PICTURES OF IT THE DEALERSHIP TOOK IT WHEN I SHOWED THEM) I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AFTER THE SECOND TIME THE LIGHT KEPT GOING ON AND OFF. THEY CHECKED THE VEHICLE AND SAID THE RESISTANCE WAS TOO HIGH AND THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHY. THEREFORE I HAD TO WAIT ON PARTS TO CHANGE THE WIRING AND SOCKETS FOR THE DTRS. IT IS A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE AND I'M VERY TIRED OF HAVING TO TAKE MY, NOT EVEN, TWO(2) YEAR OLD CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP TO GET SOMETHING ELECTRICAL FIXED EVERY FEW MONTHS. I'M NOT SURE OF THE DATE IT ALL STARTED SO I APPROXIMATED.
Additional Notes:
IT STARTED FOUR(4) MONTHS AFTER I GOT THE CAR BRAND NEW. I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, I DECIDED TO TAKE THE BACK ROADS, I COULD NOT USE MY BRAKES. I TOOK THE CAR IN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE ECU HAD TO BE CHANGED. A FEW MONTHS LATER MY RADIO WAS RECALLED AND THAT HAD TO BE CHANGED. I'VE HAD A PROBABLY FOUR(4) MONTH BATTLE WITH THE DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS GOING OFF THEN COMING BACK ON OUT OF NOWHERE. THE FIRST TIME THE DTR WENT OUT THE LIGHTBULB WAS CHANGED AND THE METAL ON THE BASE OF THE LIGHTBULB WAS MELTED OFF.( I DO NOT HAVE PICTURES OF IT THE DEALERSHIP TOOK IT WHEN I SHOWED THEM) I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AFTER THE SECOND TIME THE LIGHT KEPT GOING ON AND OFF. THEY CHECKED THE VEHICLE AND SAID THE RESISTANCE WAS TOO HIGH AND THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHY. THEREFORE I HAD TO WAIT ON PARTS TO CHANGE THE WIRING AND SOCKETS FOR THE DTRS. IT IS A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE AND I'M VERY TIRED OF HAVING TO TAKE MY, NOT EVEN, TWO(2) YEAR OLD CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP TO GET SOMETHING ELECTRICAL FIXED EVERY FEW MONTHS. I'M NOT SURE OF THE DATE IT ALL STARTED SO I APPROXIMATED.
Mfg Campaign: 11300682
Recall Date: Jan 21, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
IT STARTED FOUR(4) MONTHS AFTER I GOT THE CAR BRAND NEW. I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, I DECIDED TO TAKE THE BACK ROADS, I COULD NOT USE MY BRAKES. I TOOK THE CAR IN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE ECU HAD TO BE CHANGED. A FEW MONTHS LATER MY RADIO WAS RECALLED AND THAT HAD TO BE CHANGED. I'VE HAD A PROBABLY FOUR(4) MONTH BATTLE WITH THE DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS GOING OFF THEN COMING BACK ON OUT OF NOWHERE. THE FIRST TIME THE DTR WENT OUT THE LIGHTBULB WAS CHANGED AND THE METAL ON THE BASE OF THE LIGHTBULB WAS MELTED OFF.( I DO NOT HAVE PICTURES OF IT THE DEALERSHIP TOOK IT WHEN I SHOWED THEM) I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AFTER THE SECOND TIME THE LIGHT KEPT GOING ON AND OFF. THEY CHECKED THE VEHICLE AND SAID THE RESISTANCE WAS TOO HIGH AND THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHY. THEREFORE I HAD TO WAIT ON PARTS TO CHANGE THE WIRING AND SOCKETS FOR THE DTRS. IT IS A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE AND I'M VERY TIRED OF HAVING TO TAKE MY, NOT EVEN, TWO(2) YEAR OLD CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP TO GET SOMETHING ELECTRICAL FIXED EVERY FEW MONTHS. I'M NOT SURE OF THE DATE IT ALL STARTED SO I APPROXIMATED.
Corrective Action:
IT STARTED FOUR(4) MONTHS AFTER I GOT THE CAR BRAND NEW. I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, I DECIDED TO TAKE THE BACK ROADS, I COULD NOT USE MY BRAKES. I TOOK THE CAR IN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE ECU HAD TO BE CHANGED. A FEW MONTHS LATER MY RADIO WAS RECALLED AND THAT HAD TO BE CHANGED. I'VE HAD A PROBABLY FOUR(4) MONTH BATTLE WITH THE DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS GOING OFF THEN COMING BACK ON OUT OF NOWHERE. THE FIRST TIME THE DTR WENT OUT THE LIGHTBULB WAS CHANGED AND THE METAL ON THE BASE OF THE LIGHTBULB WAS MELTED OFF.( I DO NOT HAVE PICTURES OF IT THE DEALERSHIP TOOK IT WHEN I SHOWED THEM) I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AFTER THE SECOND TIME THE LIGHT KEPT GOING ON AND OFF. THEY CHECKED THE VEHICLE AND SAID THE RESISTANCE WAS TOO HIGH AND THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHY. THEREFORE I HAD TO WAIT ON PARTS TO CHANGE THE WIRING AND SOCKETS FOR THE DTRS. IT IS A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE AND I'M VERY TIRED OF HAVING TO TAKE MY, NOT EVEN, TWO(2) YEAR OLD CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP TO GET SOMETHING ELECTRICAL FIXED EVERY FEW MONTHS. I'M NOT SURE OF THE DATE IT ALL STARTED SO I APPROXIMATED.
Additional Notes:
IT STARTED FOUR(4) MONTHS AFTER I GOT THE CAR BRAND NEW. I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, I DECIDED TO TAKE THE BACK ROADS, I COULD NOT USE MY BRAKES. I TOOK THE CAR IN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE ECU HAD TO BE CHANGED. A FEW MONTHS LATER MY RADIO WAS RECALLED AND THAT HAD TO BE CHANGED. I'VE HAD A PROBABLY FOUR(4) MONTH BATTLE WITH THE DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS GOING OFF THEN COMING BACK ON OUT OF NOWHERE. THE FIRST TIME THE DTR WENT OUT THE LIGHTBULB WAS CHANGED AND THE METAL ON THE BASE OF THE LIGHTBULB WAS MELTED OFF.( I DO NOT HAVE PICTURES OF IT THE DEALERSHIP TOOK IT WHEN I SHOWED THEM) I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AFTER THE SECOND TIME THE LIGHT KEPT GOING ON AND OFF. THEY CHECKED THE VEHICLE AND SAID THE RESISTANCE WAS TOO HIGH AND THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHY. THEREFORE I HAD TO WAIT ON PARTS TO CHANGE THE WIRING AND SOCKETS FOR THE DTRS. IT IS A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE AND I'M VERY TIRED OF HAVING TO TAKE MY, NOT EVEN, TWO(2) YEAR OLD CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP TO GET SOMETHING ELECTRICAL FIXED EVERY FEW MONTHS. I'M NOT SURE OF THE DATE IT ALL STARTED SO I APPROXIMATED.
Mfg Campaign: 11300682
Recall Date: Jan 21, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
IT STARTED FOUR(4) MONTHS AFTER I GOT THE CAR BRAND NEW. I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, I DECIDED TO TAKE THE BACK ROADS, I COULD NOT USE MY BRAKES. I TOOK THE CAR IN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE ECU HAD TO BE CHANGED. A FEW MONTHS LATER MY RADIO WAS RECALLED AND THAT HAD TO BE CHANGED. I'VE HAD A PROBABLY FOUR(4) MONTH BATTLE WITH THE DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS GOING OFF THEN COMING BACK ON OUT OF NOWHERE. THE FIRST TIME THE DTR WENT OUT THE LIGHTBULB WAS CHANGED AND THE METAL ON THE BASE OF THE LIGHTBULB WAS MELTED OFF.( I DO NOT HAVE PICTURES OF IT THE DEALERSHIP TOOK IT WHEN I SHOWED THEM) I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AFTER THE SECOND TIME THE LIGHT KEPT GOING ON AND OFF. THEY CHECKED THE VEHICLE AND SAID THE RESISTANCE WAS TOO HIGH AND THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHY. THEREFORE I HAD TO WAIT ON PARTS TO CHANGE THE WIRING AND SOCKETS FOR THE DTRS. IT IS A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE AND I'M VERY TIRED OF HAVING TO TAKE MY, NOT EVEN, TWO(2) YEAR OLD CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP TO GET SOMETHING ELECTRICAL FIXED EVERY FEW MONTHS. I'M NOT SURE OF THE DATE IT ALL STARTED SO I APPROXIMATED.
Corrective Action:
IT STARTED FOUR(4) MONTHS AFTER I GOT THE CAR BRAND NEW. I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, I DECIDED TO TAKE THE BACK ROADS, I COULD NOT USE MY BRAKES. I TOOK THE CAR IN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE ECU HAD TO BE CHANGED. A FEW MONTHS LATER MY RADIO WAS RECALLED AND THAT HAD TO BE CHANGED. I'VE HAD A PROBABLY FOUR(4) MONTH BATTLE WITH THE DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS GOING OFF THEN COMING BACK ON OUT OF NOWHERE. THE FIRST TIME THE DTR WENT OUT THE LIGHTBULB WAS CHANGED AND THE METAL ON THE BASE OF THE LIGHTBULB WAS MELTED OFF.( I DO NOT HAVE PICTURES OF IT THE DEALERSHIP TOOK IT WHEN I SHOWED THEM) I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AFTER THE SECOND TIME THE LIGHT KEPT GOING ON AND OFF. THEY CHECKED THE VEHICLE AND SAID THE RESISTANCE WAS TOO HIGH AND THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHY. THEREFORE I HAD TO WAIT ON PARTS TO CHANGE THE WIRING AND SOCKETS FOR THE DTRS. IT IS A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE AND I'M VERY TIRED OF HAVING TO TAKE MY, NOT EVEN, TWO(2) YEAR OLD CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP TO GET SOMETHING ELECTRICAL FIXED EVERY FEW MONTHS. I'M NOT SURE OF THE DATE IT ALL STARTED SO I APPROXIMATED.
Additional Notes:
IT STARTED FOUR(4) MONTHS AFTER I GOT THE CAR BRAND NEW. I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, I DECIDED TO TAKE THE BACK ROADS, I COULD NOT USE MY BRAKES. I TOOK THE CAR IN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE ECU HAD TO BE CHANGED. A FEW MONTHS LATER MY RADIO WAS RECALLED AND THAT HAD TO BE CHANGED. I'VE HAD A PROBABLY FOUR(4) MONTH BATTLE WITH THE DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS GOING OFF THEN COMING BACK ON OUT OF NOWHERE. THE FIRST TIME THE DTR WENT OUT THE LIGHTBULB WAS CHANGED AND THE METAL ON THE BASE OF THE LIGHTBULB WAS MELTED OFF.( I DO NOT HAVE PICTURES OF IT THE DEALERSHIP TOOK IT WHEN I SHOWED THEM) I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AFTER THE SECOND TIME THE LIGHT KEPT GOING ON AND OFF. THEY CHECKED THE VEHICLE AND SAID THE RESISTANCE WAS TOO HIGH AND THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHY. THEREFORE I HAD TO WAIT ON PARTS TO CHANGE THE WIRING AND SOCKETS FOR THE DTRS. IT IS A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE AND I'M VERY TIRED OF HAVING TO TAKE MY, NOT EVEN, TWO(2) YEAR OLD CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP TO GET SOMETHING ELECTRICAL FIXED EVERY FEW MONTHS. I'M NOT SURE OF THE DATE IT ALL STARTED SO I APPROXIMATED.
Mfg Campaign: 11300682
Recall Date: Jan 21, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
WHILE LETTING OFF THE GAS TO SLOW DOWN TO EITHER A STOP OR AROUND A CURVE; THE CAR IDLES ALL THE WAY DOWN AND DIES, THE DASHBOARD FLASHES A MESSAGE SAYING 'VEHICLE MUST BE IN PARK TO SWITCH GEARS'. WHEN I PLACE THE VEHICLE IN PARK IT THEN TELLS ME TO PUSH THE BRAKE AND THE START BUTTON; WHEN I DO THE CAR 'WHINES' AND ACTS LIKE IT'S HAVING A HARD TIME STARTING BACK UP; WHEN IT DOES FINALLY TURN OVER IT IDLES HIGH UNTIL I PUT THE CAR IN GEAR MAKING IT JUMP.
Corrective Action:
WHILE LETTING OFF THE GAS TO SLOW DOWN TO EITHER A STOP OR AROUND A CURVE; THE CAR IDLES ALL THE WAY DOWN AND DIES, THE DASHBOARD FLASHES A MESSAGE SAYING 'VEHICLE MUST BE IN PARK TO SWITCH GEARS'. WHEN I PLACE THE VEHICLE IN PARK IT THEN TELLS ME TO PUSH THE BRAKE AND THE START BUTTON; WHEN I DO THE CAR 'WHINES' AND ACTS LIKE IT'S HAVING A HARD TIME STARTING BACK UP; WHEN IT DOES FINALLY TURN OVER IT IDLES HIGH UNTIL I PUT THE CAR IN GEAR MAKING IT JUMP.
Additional Notes:
WHILE LETTING OFF THE GAS TO SLOW DOWN TO EITHER A STOP OR AROUND A CURVE; THE CAR IDLES ALL THE WAY DOWN AND DIES, THE DASHBOARD FLASHES A MESSAGE SAYING 'VEHICLE MUST BE IN PARK TO SWITCH GEARS'. WHEN I PLACE THE VEHICLE IN PARK IT THEN TELLS ME TO PUSH THE BRAKE AND THE START BUTTON; WHEN I DO THE CAR 'WHINES' AND ACTS LIKE IT'S HAVING A HARD TIME STARTING BACK UP; WHEN IT DOES FINALLY TURN OVER IT IDLES HIGH UNTIL I PUT THE CAR IN GEAR MAKING IT JUMP.
Mfg Campaign: 11300350
Recall Date: Jan 19, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
WHILE LETTING OFF THE GAS TO SLOW DOWN TO EITHER A STOP OR AROUND A CURVE; THE CAR IDLES ALL THE WAY DOWN AND DIES, THE DASHBOARD FLASHES A MESSAGE SAYING 'VEHICLE MUST BE IN PARK TO SWITCH GEARS'. WHEN I PLACE THE VEHICLE IN PARK IT THEN TELLS ME TO PUSH THE BRAKE AND THE START BUTTON; WHEN I DO THE CAR 'WHINES' AND ACTS LIKE IT'S HAVING A HARD TIME STARTING BACK UP; WHEN IT DOES FINALLY TURN OVER IT IDLES HIGH UNTIL I PUT THE CAR IN GEAR MAKING IT JUMP.
Corrective Action:
WHILE LETTING OFF THE GAS TO SLOW DOWN TO EITHER A STOP OR AROUND A CURVE; THE CAR IDLES ALL THE WAY DOWN AND DIES, THE DASHBOARD FLASHES A MESSAGE SAYING 'VEHICLE MUST BE IN PARK TO SWITCH GEARS'. WHEN I PLACE THE VEHICLE IN PARK IT THEN TELLS ME TO PUSH THE BRAKE AND THE START BUTTON; WHEN I DO THE CAR 'WHINES' AND ACTS LIKE IT'S HAVING A HARD TIME STARTING BACK UP; WHEN IT DOES FINALLY TURN OVER IT IDLES HIGH UNTIL I PUT THE CAR IN GEAR MAKING IT JUMP.
Additional Notes:
WHILE LETTING OFF THE GAS TO SLOW DOWN TO EITHER A STOP OR AROUND A CURVE; THE CAR IDLES ALL THE WAY DOWN AND DIES, THE DASHBOARD FLASHES A MESSAGE SAYING 'VEHICLE MUST BE IN PARK TO SWITCH GEARS'. WHEN I PLACE THE VEHICLE IN PARK IT THEN TELLS ME TO PUSH THE BRAKE AND THE START BUTTON; WHEN I DO THE CAR 'WHINES' AND ACTS LIKE IT'S HAVING A HARD TIME STARTING BACK UP; WHEN IT DOES FINALLY TURN OVER IT IDLES HIGH UNTIL I PUT THE CAR IN GEAR MAKING IT JUMP.
Mfg Campaign: 11300350
Recall Date: Jan 19, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
WHILE LETTING OFF THE GAS TO SLOW DOWN TO EITHER A STOP OR AROUND A CURVE; THE CAR IDLES ALL THE WAY DOWN AND DIES, THE DASHBOARD FLASHES A MESSAGE SAYING 'VEHICLE MUST BE IN PARK TO SWITCH GEARS'. WHEN I PLACE THE VEHICLE IN PARK IT THEN TELLS ME TO PUSH THE BRAKE AND THE START BUTTON; WHEN I DO THE CAR 'WHINES' AND ACTS LIKE IT'S HAVING A HARD TIME STARTING BACK UP; WHEN IT DOES FINALLY TURN OVER IT IDLES HIGH UNTIL I PUT THE CAR IN GEAR MAKING IT JUMP.
Corrective Action:
WHILE LETTING OFF THE GAS TO SLOW DOWN TO EITHER A STOP OR AROUND A CURVE; THE CAR IDLES ALL THE WAY DOWN AND DIES, THE DASHBOARD FLASHES A MESSAGE SAYING 'VEHICLE MUST BE IN PARK TO SWITCH GEARS'. WHEN I PLACE THE VEHICLE IN PARK IT THEN TELLS ME TO PUSH THE BRAKE AND THE START BUTTON; WHEN I DO THE CAR 'WHINES' AND ACTS LIKE IT'S HAVING A HARD TIME STARTING BACK UP; WHEN IT DOES FINALLY TURN OVER IT IDLES HIGH UNTIL I PUT THE CAR IN GEAR MAKING IT JUMP.
Additional Notes:
WHILE LETTING OFF THE GAS TO SLOW DOWN TO EITHER A STOP OR AROUND A CURVE; THE CAR IDLES ALL THE WAY DOWN AND DIES, THE DASHBOARD FLASHES A MESSAGE SAYING 'VEHICLE MUST BE IN PARK TO SWITCH GEARS'. WHEN I PLACE THE VEHICLE IN PARK IT THEN TELLS ME TO PUSH THE BRAKE AND THE START BUTTON; WHEN I DO THE CAR 'WHINES' AND ACTS LIKE IT'S HAVING A HARD TIME STARTING BACK UP; WHEN IT DOES FINALLY TURN OVER IT IDLES HIGH UNTIL I PUT THE CAR IN GEAR MAKING IT JUMP.
Mfg Campaign: 11300350
Recall Date: Jan 19, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST MOTIVE POWER. AN UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE MIRACLE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP DEALER (615-206-4869, LOCATED AT 1290 NASHVILLE PIKE, GALLATIN, TN 37066) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ALMOST OUT OF OIL. THE VEHICLE WAS KEPT AT THE DEALER'S FOR ABOUT A WEEK AND NO OTHER FAILURE WAS DIAGNOSED. THE TECHNICIAN PERFORMED AN OIL CONSUMPTION TEST. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE ISSUE WAS NOT RESOLVED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 34,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST MOTIVE POWER. AN UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE MIRACLE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP DEALER (615-206-4869, LOCATED AT 1290 NASHVILLE PIKE, GALLATIN, TN 37066) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ALMOST OUT OF OIL. THE VEHICLE WAS KEPT AT THE DEALER'S FOR ABOUT A WEEK AND NO OTHER FAILURE WAS DIAGNOSED. THE TECHNICIAN PERFORMED AN OIL CONSUMPTION TEST. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE ISSUE WAS NOT RESOLVED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 34,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST MOTIVE POWER. AN UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE MIRACLE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP DEALER (615-206-4869, LOCATED AT 1290 NASHVILLE PIKE, GALLATIN, TN 37066) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ALMOST OUT OF OIL. THE VEHICLE WAS KEPT AT THE DEALER'S FOR ABOUT A WEEK AND NO OTHER FAILURE WAS DIAGNOSED. THE TECHNICIAN PERFORMED AN OIL CONSUMPTION TEST. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE ISSUE WAS NOT RESOLVED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 34,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11300068
Recall Date: Jan 17, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
JAN. 5 2020: SERVICE ENGINE APPEARED WHILE DRIVING. I DROVE 2 MILES FROM WORK TO HOME AND MY JEEP WOULD NOT ACCELERATE UP MY ANGLED DRIVEWAY. I WAS PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR BUT THE VEHICLE WAS SLOWLY GOING BACKWARD. I COASTED BACKWARD TO A LEVEL AREA AND PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK. I PUT IT IN DRIVE AND THEN WAS ABLE TO CLIMB MY DRIVEWAY AS NORMAL. JEEP WAS NOTIFIED. OBD CODE WAS U0402 (IMPLAUSIBLE DATA RECEIVED FROM TCM) AND (P1DD2 TORQUE REQUEST SIGNAL FROM TCM DENIED). JEEP AND CHRYSTLER STATE THERE ARE NO RECALLS AT THIS TIME.
Corrective Action:
JAN. 5 2020: SERVICE ENGINE APPEARED WHILE DRIVING. I DROVE 2 MILES FROM WORK TO HOME AND MY JEEP WOULD NOT ACCELERATE UP MY ANGLED DRIVEWAY. I WAS PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR BUT THE VEHICLE WAS SLOWLY GOING BACKWARD. I COASTED BACKWARD TO A LEVEL AREA AND PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK. I PUT IT IN DRIVE AND THEN WAS ABLE TO CLIMB MY DRIVEWAY AS NORMAL. JEEP WAS NOTIFIED. OBD CODE WAS U0402 (IMPLAUSIBLE DATA RECEIVED FROM TCM) AND (P1DD2 TORQUE REQUEST SIGNAL FROM TCM DENIED). JEEP AND CHRYSTLER STATE THERE ARE NO RECALLS AT THIS TIME.
Additional Notes:
JAN. 5 2020: SERVICE ENGINE APPEARED WHILE DRIVING. I DROVE 2 MILES FROM WORK TO HOME AND MY JEEP WOULD NOT ACCELERATE UP MY ANGLED DRIVEWAY. I WAS PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR BUT THE VEHICLE WAS SLOWLY GOING BACKWARD. I COASTED BACKWARD TO A LEVEL AREA AND PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK. I PUT IT IN DRIVE AND THEN WAS ABLE TO CLIMB MY DRIVEWAY AS NORMAL. JEEP WAS NOTIFIED. OBD CODE WAS U0402 (IMPLAUSIBLE DATA RECEIVED FROM TCM) AND (P1DD2 TORQUE REQUEST SIGNAL FROM TCM DENIED). JEEP AND CHRYSTLER STATE THERE ARE NO RECALLS AT THIS TIME.
Mfg Campaign: 11297710
Recall Date: Jan 7, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
THE BACKUP CAMERA SCREEN WAS STUCK ON THE VIEWING SCREEN ON THE DASH. I SHIFTED THE CAR IN PARK AND WAS DRIVING AND IT WAS JUST A FROZEN VIEW FROM THE REAR CAMERA. I COULD NOT OPERATE THE RADIO OR ANY OTHER EQUIPMENT. I PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE A FEW MINUTES LATER AND SHUT THE CAR OFF. I RESTARTED THE CAR A FEW MINUTES LATER AND THE SCREEN WAS BLACK, I COULD NOT OPERATE THE RADIO OR ANY OTHER EQUIPMENT CONTROLLED BY THE PANEL. I CALLED THE DEALER WHO SAID I SHOULD BRING IT IN THE NEXT DAY. I TOOK IT HOME AND PARKED IT. A FEW HOURS LATER I STARTED IT AND EVERYTHING WAS BACK TO NORMAL. I WAS TOLD NO PROBLEMS WERE FOUND.
Corrective Action:
THE BACKUP CAMERA SCREEN WAS STUCK ON THE VIEWING SCREEN ON THE DASH. I SHIFTED THE CAR IN PARK AND WAS DRIVING AND IT WAS JUST A FROZEN VIEW FROM THE REAR CAMERA. I COULD NOT OPERATE THE RADIO OR ANY OTHER EQUIPMENT. I PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE A FEW MINUTES LATER AND SHUT THE CAR OFF. I RESTARTED THE CAR A FEW MINUTES LATER AND THE SCREEN WAS BLACK, I COULD NOT OPERATE THE RADIO OR ANY OTHER EQUIPMENT CONTROLLED BY THE PANEL. I CALLED THE DEALER WHO SAID I SHOULD BRING IT IN THE NEXT DAY. I TOOK IT HOME AND PARKED IT. A FEW HOURS LATER I STARTED IT AND EVERYTHING WAS BACK TO NORMAL. I WAS TOLD NO PROBLEMS WERE FOUND.
Additional Notes:
THE BACKUP CAMERA SCREEN WAS STUCK ON THE VIEWING SCREEN ON THE DASH. I SHIFTED THE CAR IN PARK AND WAS DRIVING AND IT WAS JUST A FROZEN VIEW FROM THE REAR CAMERA. I COULD NOT OPERATE THE RADIO OR ANY OTHER EQUIPMENT. I PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE A FEW MINUTES LATER AND SHUT THE CAR OFF. I RESTARTED THE CAR A FEW MINUTES LATER AND THE SCREEN WAS BLACK, I COULD NOT OPERATE THE RADIO OR ANY OTHER EQUIPMENT CONTROLLED BY THE PANEL. I CALLED THE DEALER WHO SAID I SHOULD BRING IT IN THE NEXT DAY. I TOOK IT HOME AND PARKED IT. A FEW HOURS LATER I STARTED IT AND EVERYTHING WAS BACK TO NORMAL. I WAS TOLD NO PROBLEMS WERE FOUND.
Mfg Campaign: 11297782
Recall Date: Jan 7, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW OFF THE SHOWROOM FLOOR IN JULY. IN DECEMBER IT BEGAN STALLING AT ODD TIMES AND NOT WANTING TO RESTART. WEEK BEFORE CHRISTMAS THE OIL CHANGE INDICATOR CAME ON. I THOUGHT NOTHING OF IT AND FIGURED I WOULD SCHEDULE IT AS SOON AS I COULD AFTER THE HOLIDAYS. THE VEHICLE BEGAN STALLING SHORTLY AFTER THE OIL CHANGE INDICATOR HAPPENED. I THOUGHT IT WAS BECAUSE I DID NOT LET THE VEHICLE WARM UP LONG ENOUGH AND IT WAS VERY COLD OUTSIDE. NOPE. I WAS ON MY WAY TO THE GAS STATION AND THE VEHICLE STALLED IN THE INTERSECTION AND REFUSED TO RESTART. I WAS ALMOST STRUCK SEVERAL TIMES. IT TOOK 5 MINUTES TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND IT WAS MAKING NOISES LIKE THE ENGINE DID NOT WANT TO TURN OVER AND CATCH. I FINALLY GOT IT OUT OF THE ROAD AND INTO THE PARKING LOT OF THE GAS STATION. IT SAT FOR A FEW MINUTES AND THEN RESTARTED RELUCTANTLY. I FILLED IT UP WITH GAS AND IT TOOK SEVERAL TRIES TO GET IT TO RESTART. A WEEK LATER I WAS COMING HOME FROM WORK AND IT STALLED ON ME LEAVING THE PARKING LOT, I HAD LITERALLY DRIVEN 500 FEET. WHEN I RESTARTED IT, THE VEHICLE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE RED "POWER REDUCED" LIGHT WAS FLASHING ON THE DASH. IT WOULD NOT GO OVER 25 MPH. I WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO A PARKING LOT A LITTLE WAYS UP THE ROAD AND LET IT SIT FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES. IT RESTARTED WITH NO PROBLEMS, THE REDUCE POWER LIGHT WAS GONE, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS STILL ON, AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT AT A NORMAL SPEED THE REST OF THE WAY HOME. I STARTED IT AGAIN THE NEXT MORNING. NO ISSUES, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS STILL ON. AS OF THIS WRITING, I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE FOR 6 MONTHS AND IT HAS 8100 MILES ON IT. I BOUGHT IT NEW OFF THE SHOWROOM FLOOR. IF THE REPORTS I KEEP SEEING ON HERE ARE ACCURATE, I WILL BE TRADING IT IN FOR SOMETHING ELSE ASAP.
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW OFF THE SHOWROOM FLOOR IN JULY. IN DECEMBER IT BEGAN STALLING AT ODD TIMES AND NOT WANTING TO RESTART. WEEK BEFORE CHRISTMAS THE OIL CHANGE INDICATOR CAME ON. I THOUGHT NOTHING OF IT AND FIGURED I WOULD SCHEDULE IT AS SOON AS I COULD AFTER THE HOLIDAYS. THE VEHICLE BEGAN STALLING SHORTLY AFTER THE OIL CHANGE INDICATOR HAPPENED. I THOUGHT IT WAS BECAUSE I DID NOT LET THE VEHICLE WARM UP LONG ENOUGH AND IT WAS VERY COLD OUTSIDE. NOPE. I WAS ON MY WAY TO THE GAS STATION AND THE VEHICLE STALLED IN THE INTERSECTION AND REFUSED TO RESTART. I WAS ALMOST STRUCK SEVERAL TIMES. IT TOOK 5 MINUTES TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND IT WAS MAKING NOISES LIKE THE ENGINE DID NOT WANT TO TURN OVER AND CATCH. I FINALLY GOT IT OUT OF THE ROAD AND INTO THE PARKING LOT OF THE GAS STATION. IT SAT FOR A FEW MINUTES AND THEN RESTARTED RELUCTANTLY. I FILLED IT UP WITH GAS AND IT TOOK SEVERAL TRIES TO GET IT TO RESTART. A WEEK LATER I WAS COMING HOME FROM WORK AND IT STALLED ON ME LEAVING THE PARKING LOT, I HAD LITERALLY DRIVEN 500 FEET. WHEN I RESTARTED IT, THE VEHICLE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE RED "POWER REDUCED" LIGHT WAS FLASHING ON THE DASH. IT WOULD NOT GO OVER 25 MPH. I WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO A PARKING LOT A LITTLE WAYS UP THE ROAD AND LET IT SIT FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES. IT RESTARTED WITH NO PROBLEMS, THE REDUCE POWER LIGHT WAS GONE, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS STILL ON, AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT AT A NORMAL SPEED THE REST OF THE WAY HOME. I STARTED IT AGAIN THE NEXT MORNING. NO ISSUES, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS STILL ON. AS OF THIS WRITING, I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE FOR 6 MONTHS AND IT HAS 8100 MILES ON IT. I BOUGHT IT NEW OFF THE SHOWROOM FLOOR. IF THE REPORTS I KEEP SEEING ON HERE ARE ACCURATE, I WILL BE TRADING IT IN FOR SOMETHING ELSE ASAP.
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW OFF THE SHOWROOM FLOOR IN JULY. IN DECEMBER IT BEGAN STALLING AT ODD TIMES AND NOT WANTING TO RESTART. WEEK BEFORE CHRISTMAS THE OIL CHANGE INDICATOR CAME ON. I THOUGHT NOTHING OF IT AND FIGURED I WOULD SCHEDULE IT AS SOON AS I COULD AFTER THE HOLIDAYS. THE VEHICLE BEGAN STALLING SHORTLY AFTER THE OIL CHANGE INDICATOR HAPPENED. I THOUGHT IT WAS BECAUSE I DID NOT LET THE VEHICLE WARM UP LONG ENOUGH AND IT WAS VERY COLD OUTSIDE. NOPE. I WAS ON MY WAY TO THE GAS STATION AND THE VEHICLE STALLED IN THE INTERSECTION AND REFUSED TO RESTART. I WAS ALMOST STRUCK SEVERAL TIMES. IT TOOK 5 MINUTES TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND IT WAS MAKING NOISES LIKE THE ENGINE DID NOT WANT TO TURN OVER AND CATCH. I FINALLY GOT IT OUT OF THE ROAD AND INTO THE PARKING LOT OF THE GAS STATION. IT SAT FOR A FEW MINUTES AND THEN RESTARTED RELUCTANTLY. I FILLED IT UP WITH GAS AND IT TOOK SEVERAL TRIES TO GET IT TO RESTART. A WEEK LATER I WAS COMING HOME FROM WORK AND IT STALLED ON ME LEAVING THE PARKING LOT, I HAD LITERALLY DRIVEN 500 FEET. WHEN I RESTARTED IT, THE VEHICLE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE RED "POWER REDUCED" LIGHT WAS FLASHING ON THE DASH. IT WOULD NOT GO OVER 25 MPH. I WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO A PARKING LOT A LITTLE WAYS UP THE ROAD AND LET IT SIT FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES. IT RESTARTED WITH NO PROBLEMS, THE REDUCE POWER LIGHT WAS GONE, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS STILL ON, AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT AT A NORMAL SPEED THE REST OF THE WAY HOME. I STARTED IT AGAIN THE NEXT MORNING. NO ISSUES, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS STILL ON. AS OF THIS WRITING, I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE FOR 6 MONTHS AND IT HAS 8100 MILES ON IT. I BOUGHT IT NEW OFF THE SHOWROOM FLOOR. IF THE REPORTS I KEEP SEEING ON HERE ARE ACCURATE, I WILL BE TRADING IT IN FOR SOMETHING ELSE ASAP.
Mfg Campaign: 11297789
Recall Date: Jan 7, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW OFF THE SHOWROOM FLOOR IN JULY. IN DECEMBER IT BEGAN STALLING AT ODD TIMES AND NOT WANTING TO RESTART. WEEK BEFORE CHRISTMAS THE OIL CHANGE INDICATOR CAME ON. I THOUGHT NOTHING OF IT AND FIGURED I WOULD SCHEDULE IT AS SOON AS I COULD AFTER THE HOLIDAYS. THE VEHICLE BEGAN STALLING SHORTLY AFTER THE OIL CHANGE INDICATOR HAPPENED. I THOUGHT IT WAS BECAUSE I DID NOT LET THE VEHICLE WARM UP LONG ENOUGH AND IT WAS VERY COLD OUTSIDE. NOPE. I WAS ON MY WAY TO THE GAS STATION AND THE VEHICLE STALLED IN THE INTERSECTION AND REFUSED TO RESTART. I WAS ALMOST STRUCK SEVERAL TIMES. IT TOOK 5 MINUTES TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND IT WAS MAKING NOISES LIKE THE ENGINE DID NOT WANT TO TURN OVER AND CATCH. I FINALLY GOT IT OUT OF THE ROAD AND INTO THE PARKING LOT OF THE GAS STATION. IT SAT FOR A FEW MINUTES AND THEN RESTARTED RELUCTANTLY. I FILLED IT UP WITH GAS AND IT TOOK SEVERAL TRIES TO GET IT TO RESTART. A WEEK LATER I WAS COMING HOME FROM WORK AND IT STALLED ON ME LEAVING THE PARKING LOT, I HAD LITERALLY DRIVEN 500 FEET. WHEN I RESTARTED IT, THE VEHICLE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE RED "POWER REDUCED" LIGHT WAS FLASHING ON THE DASH. IT WOULD NOT GO OVER 25 MPH. I WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO A PARKING LOT A LITTLE WAYS UP THE ROAD AND LET IT SIT FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES. IT RESTARTED WITH NO PROBLEMS, THE REDUCE POWER LIGHT WAS GONE, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS STILL ON, AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT AT A NORMAL SPEED THE REST OF THE WAY HOME. I STARTED IT AGAIN THE NEXT MORNING. NO ISSUES, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS STILL ON. AS OF THIS WRITING, I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE FOR 6 MONTHS AND IT HAS 8100 MILES ON IT. I BOUGHT IT NEW OFF THE SHOWROOM FLOOR. IF THE REPORTS I KEEP SEEING ON HERE ARE ACCURATE, I WILL BE TRADING IT IN FOR SOMETHING ELSE ASAP.
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW OFF THE SHOWROOM FLOOR IN JULY. IN DECEMBER IT BEGAN STALLING AT ODD TIMES AND NOT WANTING TO RESTART. WEEK BEFORE CHRISTMAS THE OIL CHANGE INDICATOR CAME ON. I THOUGHT NOTHING OF IT AND FIGURED I WOULD SCHEDULE IT AS SOON AS I COULD AFTER THE HOLIDAYS. THE VEHICLE BEGAN STALLING SHORTLY AFTER THE OIL CHANGE INDICATOR HAPPENED. I THOUGHT IT WAS BECAUSE I DID NOT LET THE VEHICLE WARM UP LONG ENOUGH AND IT WAS VERY COLD OUTSIDE. NOPE. I WAS ON MY WAY TO THE GAS STATION AND THE VEHICLE STALLED IN THE INTERSECTION AND REFUSED TO RESTART. I WAS ALMOST STRUCK SEVERAL TIMES. IT TOOK 5 MINUTES TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND IT WAS MAKING NOISES LIKE THE ENGINE DID NOT WANT TO TURN OVER AND CATCH. I FINALLY GOT IT OUT OF THE ROAD AND INTO THE PARKING LOT OF THE GAS STATION. IT SAT FOR A FEW MINUTES AND THEN RESTARTED RELUCTANTLY. I FILLED IT UP WITH GAS AND IT TOOK SEVERAL TRIES TO GET IT TO RESTART. A WEEK LATER I WAS COMING HOME FROM WORK AND IT STALLED ON ME LEAVING THE PARKING LOT, I HAD LITERALLY DRIVEN 500 FEET. WHEN I RESTARTED IT, THE VEHICLE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE RED "POWER REDUCED" LIGHT WAS FLASHING ON THE DASH. IT WOULD NOT GO OVER 25 MPH. I WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO A PARKING LOT A LITTLE WAYS UP THE ROAD AND LET IT SIT FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES. IT RESTARTED WITH NO PROBLEMS, THE REDUCE POWER LIGHT WAS GONE, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS STILL ON, AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT AT A NORMAL SPEED THE REST OF THE WAY HOME. I STARTED IT AGAIN THE NEXT MORNING. NO ISSUES, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS STILL ON. AS OF THIS WRITING, I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE FOR 6 MONTHS AND IT HAS 8100 MILES ON IT. I BOUGHT IT NEW OFF THE SHOWROOM FLOOR. IF THE REPORTS I KEEP SEEING ON HERE ARE ACCURATE, I WILL BE TRADING IT IN FOR SOMETHING ELSE ASAP.
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW OFF THE SHOWROOM FLOOR IN JULY. IN DECEMBER IT BEGAN STALLING AT ODD TIMES AND NOT WANTING TO RESTART. WEEK BEFORE CHRISTMAS THE OIL CHANGE INDICATOR CAME ON. I THOUGHT NOTHING OF IT AND FIGURED I WOULD SCHEDULE IT AS SOON AS I COULD AFTER THE HOLIDAYS. THE VEHICLE BEGAN STALLING SHORTLY AFTER THE OIL CHANGE INDICATOR HAPPENED. I THOUGHT IT WAS BECAUSE I DID NOT LET THE VEHICLE WARM UP LONG ENOUGH AND IT WAS VERY COLD OUTSIDE. NOPE. I WAS ON MY WAY TO THE GAS STATION AND THE VEHICLE STALLED IN THE INTERSECTION AND REFUSED TO RESTART. I WAS ALMOST STRUCK SEVERAL TIMES. IT TOOK 5 MINUTES TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND IT WAS MAKING NOISES LIKE THE ENGINE DID NOT WANT TO TURN OVER AND CATCH. I FINALLY GOT IT OUT OF THE ROAD AND INTO THE PARKING LOT OF THE GAS STATION. IT SAT FOR A FEW MINUTES AND THEN RESTARTED RELUCTANTLY. I FILLED IT UP WITH GAS AND IT TOOK SEVERAL TRIES TO GET IT TO RESTART. A WEEK LATER I WAS COMING HOME FROM WORK AND IT STALLED ON ME LEAVING THE PARKING LOT, I HAD LITERALLY DRIVEN 500 FEET. WHEN I RESTARTED IT, THE VEHICLE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE RED "POWER REDUCED" LIGHT WAS FLASHING ON THE DASH. IT WOULD NOT GO OVER 25 MPH. I WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO A PARKING LOT A LITTLE WAYS UP THE ROAD AND LET IT SIT FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES. IT RESTARTED WITH NO PROBLEMS, THE REDUCE POWER LIGHT WAS GONE, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS STILL ON, AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT AT A NORMAL SPEED THE REST OF THE WAY HOME. I STARTED IT AGAIN THE NEXT MORNING. NO ISSUES, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS STILL ON. AS OF THIS WRITING, I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE FOR 6 MONTHS AND IT HAS 8100 MILES ON IT. I BOUGHT IT NEW OFF THE SHOWROOM FLOOR. IF THE REPORTS I KEEP SEEING ON HERE ARE ACCURATE, I WILL BE TRADING IT IN FOR SOMETHING ELSE ASAP.
Mfg Campaign: 11297789
Recall Date: Jan 7, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE STALLS WHILE IN MOTION WITH NO WARNING. HAPPENED AT LEAST 4 TIMES WITHIN THE LAST MONTH.
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE STALLS WHILE IN MOTION WITH NO WARNING. HAPPENED AT LEAST 4 TIMES WITHIN THE LAST MONTH.
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE STALLS WHILE IN MOTION WITH NO WARNING. HAPPENED AT LEAST 4 TIMES WITHIN THE LAST MONTH.
Mfg Campaign: 11292589
Recall Date: Jan 2, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
WHILE DRIVING MY JEEP RENEGADE HAS A HESITATION WHEN I TAKE OFF IT STARTED DOING THIS THIS WEEK I BOUGHT THIS CAR THIS YEAR WITH 72 MILES ALREADY HAVING TO REPLACE THE BREAKS WHICH OF COURSE SHOULD LAST ME AT LEAE A YEAR
Corrective Action:
WHILE DRIVING MY JEEP RENEGADE HAS A HESITATION WHEN I TAKE OFF IT STARTED DOING THIS THIS WEEK I BOUGHT THIS CAR THIS YEAR WITH 72 MILES ALREADY HAVING TO REPLACE THE BREAKS WHICH OF COURSE SHOULD LAST ME AT LEAE A YEAR
Additional Notes:
WHILE DRIVING MY JEEP RENEGADE HAS A HESITATION WHEN I TAKE OFF IT STARTED DOING THIS THIS WEEK I BOUGHT THIS CAR THIS YEAR WITH 72 MILES ALREADY HAVING TO REPLACE THE BREAKS WHICH OF COURSE SHOULD LAST ME AT LEAE A YEAR
Mfg Campaign: 11291912
Recall Date: Dec 29, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
WHILE DRIVING MY JEEP RENEGADE HAS A HESITATION WHEN I TAKE OFF IT STARTED DOING THIS THIS WEEK I BOUGHT THIS CAR THIS YEAR WITH 72 MILES ALREADY HAVING TO REPLACE THE BREAKS WHICH OF COURSE SHOULD LAST ME AT LEAE A YEAR
Corrective Action:
WHILE DRIVING MY JEEP RENEGADE HAS A HESITATION WHEN I TAKE OFF IT STARTED DOING THIS THIS WEEK I BOUGHT THIS CAR THIS YEAR WITH 72 MILES ALREADY HAVING TO REPLACE THE BREAKS WHICH OF COURSE SHOULD LAST ME AT LEAE A YEAR
Additional Notes:
WHILE DRIVING MY JEEP RENEGADE HAS A HESITATION WHEN I TAKE OFF IT STARTED DOING THIS THIS WEEK I BOUGHT THIS CAR THIS YEAR WITH 72 MILES ALREADY HAVING TO REPLACE THE BREAKS WHICH OF COURSE SHOULD LAST ME AT LEAE A YEAR
Mfg Campaign: 11291912
Recall Date: Dec 29, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
TWICE NOW CAR HAS JUST STALLED/SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. ENGINE LIGHT AT THAT TIME SUDDENLY SHOWS "LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE". TAKEN TO DEALER TWICE AND OIL LEVEL LOW-->OIL CHANGE DONE AND PROBLEM RESOLVED FOR ~ 3K MILES. FIRST TIME HAPPENED AROUND 4-5K MILES AFTER OIL CHANGE, 2ND TIME HAPPENED AROUND 4K AFTER OIL CHANGE. OIL CONSUMPTION TEST AT 1K AFTER LAST OIL CHANGE SHOWS ENGINE IS BURNING AT LEAST 1/2 QUART OF OIL. DEALERSHIP STATES JEEP IS STATING THIS IS WITHIN NORMAL AND THAT I SHOULD GET OIL CHANGED/TOPPED OFF EVERY 3K MILES. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND UNACCEPTABLE THAT OIL CONSUMPTION IS SO HIGH THAT MY ENGINE RANDOMLY STALLS BECAUSE OF LOW ENGINE OIL.
Corrective Action:
TWICE NOW CAR HAS JUST STALLED/SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. ENGINE LIGHT AT THAT TIME SUDDENLY SHOWS "LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE". TAKEN TO DEALER TWICE AND OIL LEVEL LOW-->OIL CHANGE DONE AND PROBLEM RESOLVED FOR ~ 3K MILES. FIRST TIME HAPPENED AROUND 4-5K MILES AFTER OIL CHANGE, 2ND TIME HAPPENED AROUND 4K AFTER OIL CHANGE. OIL CONSUMPTION TEST AT 1K AFTER LAST OIL CHANGE SHOWS ENGINE IS BURNING AT LEAST 1/2 QUART OF OIL. DEALERSHIP STATES JEEP IS STATING THIS IS WITHIN NORMAL AND THAT I SHOULD GET OIL CHANGED/TOPPED OFF EVERY 3K MILES. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND UNACCEPTABLE THAT OIL CONSUMPTION IS SO HIGH THAT MY ENGINE RANDOMLY STALLS BECAUSE OF LOW ENGINE OIL.
Additional Notes:
TWICE NOW CAR HAS JUST STALLED/SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. ENGINE LIGHT AT THAT TIME SUDDENLY SHOWS "LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE". TAKEN TO DEALER TWICE AND OIL LEVEL LOW-->OIL CHANGE DONE AND PROBLEM RESOLVED FOR ~ 3K MILES. FIRST TIME HAPPENED AROUND 4-5K MILES AFTER OIL CHANGE, 2ND TIME HAPPENED AROUND 4K AFTER OIL CHANGE. OIL CONSUMPTION TEST AT 1K AFTER LAST OIL CHANGE SHOWS ENGINE IS BURNING AT LEAST 1/2 QUART OF OIL. DEALERSHIP STATES JEEP IS STATING THIS IS WITHIN NORMAL AND THAT I SHOULD GET OIL CHANGED/TOPPED OFF EVERY 3K MILES. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND UNACCEPTABLE THAT OIL CONSUMPTION IS SO HIGH THAT MY ENGINE RANDOMLY STALLS BECAUSE OF LOW ENGINE OIL.
Mfg Campaign: 11288657
Recall Date: Dec 12, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
HAD AN OIL CHANGE AROUND 2 MONTHS BEFORE THE ISSUE OCCURED. WHEN PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVE WAY THE JEEP STOPPED AND SHUT OFF. UPON INSPECTION I WAS LOW ON OIL. AFTER ADDING 3 QUARTS OF OIL I FOUND WHERE OTHER PEOPLE ONLINE HAD SIMILAR ISSUES WITH SPECIFICALLY THE 2018 JEEP RENEGADE 2.4 LITER MOTOR CONSUMING COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF OIL. OTHERS HAD THEY'RE RENEGADES STOP WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY BUT LUCKY I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO BE IN MY DRIVEWAY. I HAVE ALWAYS HAD AN OIL CHANGE ON TIME AND THROUGH JEEP AS WELL. I ALSO DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW THEY PASSED AND EMISSIONS TEST WHILE THE MOTOR BURNS THAT MUCH OIL.
Corrective Action:
HAD AN OIL CHANGE AROUND 2 MONTHS BEFORE THE ISSUE OCCURED. WHEN PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVE WAY THE JEEP STOPPED AND SHUT OFF. UPON INSPECTION I WAS LOW ON OIL. AFTER ADDING 3 QUARTS OF OIL I FOUND WHERE OTHER PEOPLE ONLINE HAD SIMILAR ISSUES WITH SPECIFICALLY THE 2018 JEEP RENEGADE 2.4 LITER MOTOR CONSUMING COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF OIL. OTHERS HAD THEY'RE RENEGADES STOP WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY BUT LUCKY I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO BE IN MY DRIVEWAY. I HAVE ALWAYS HAD AN OIL CHANGE ON TIME AND THROUGH JEEP AS WELL. I ALSO DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW THEY PASSED AND EMISSIONS TEST WHILE THE MOTOR BURNS THAT MUCH OIL.
Additional Notes:
HAD AN OIL CHANGE AROUND 2 MONTHS BEFORE THE ISSUE OCCURED. WHEN PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVE WAY THE JEEP STOPPED AND SHUT OFF. UPON INSPECTION I WAS LOW ON OIL. AFTER ADDING 3 QUARTS OF OIL I FOUND WHERE OTHER PEOPLE ONLINE HAD SIMILAR ISSUES WITH SPECIFICALLY THE 2018 JEEP RENEGADE 2.4 LITER MOTOR CONSUMING COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF OIL. OTHERS HAD THEY'RE RENEGADES STOP WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY BUT LUCKY I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO BE IN MY DRIVEWAY. I HAVE ALWAYS HAD AN OIL CHANGE ON TIME AND THROUGH JEEP AS WELL. I ALSO DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW THEY PASSED AND EMISSIONS TEST WHILE THE MOTOR BURNS THAT MUCH OIL.
Mfg Campaign: 11288686
Recall Date: Dec 12, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
HAD AN OIL CHANGE AROUND 2 MONTHS BEFORE THE ISSUE OCCURED. WHEN PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVE WAY THE JEEP STOPPED AND SHUT OFF. UPON INSPECTION I WAS LOW ON OIL. AFTER ADDING 3 QUARTS OF OIL I FOUND WHERE OTHER PEOPLE ONLINE HAD SIMILAR ISSUES WITH SPECIFICALLY THE 2018 JEEP RENEGADE 2.4 LITER MOTOR CONSUMING COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF OIL. OTHERS HAD THEY'RE RENEGADES STOP WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY BUT LUCKY I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO BE IN MY DRIVEWAY. I HAVE ALWAYS HAD AN OIL CHANGE ON TIME AND THROUGH JEEP AS WELL. I ALSO DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW THEY PASSED AND EMISSIONS TEST WHILE THE MOTOR BURNS THAT MUCH OIL.
Corrective Action:
HAD AN OIL CHANGE AROUND 2 MONTHS BEFORE THE ISSUE OCCURED. WHEN PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVE WAY THE JEEP STOPPED AND SHUT OFF. UPON INSPECTION I WAS LOW ON OIL. AFTER ADDING 3 QUARTS OF OIL I FOUND WHERE OTHER PEOPLE ONLINE HAD SIMILAR ISSUES WITH SPECIFICALLY THE 2018 JEEP RENEGADE 2.4 LITER MOTOR CONSUMING COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF OIL. OTHERS HAD THEY'RE RENEGADES STOP WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY BUT LUCKY I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO BE IN MY DRIVEWAY. I HAVE ALWAYS HAD AN OIL CHANGE ON TIME AND THROUGH JEEP AS WELL. I ALSO DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW THEY PASSED AND EMISSIONS TEST WHILE THE MOTOR BURNS THAT MUCH OIL.
Additional Notes:
HAD AN OIL CHANGE AROUND 2 MONTHS BEFORE THE ISSUE OCCURED. WHEN PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVE WAY THE JEEP STOPPED AND SHUT OFF. UPON INSPECTION I WAS LOW ON OIL. AFTER ADDING 3 QUARTS OF OIL I FOUND WHERE OTHER PEOPLE ONLINE HAD SIMILAR ISSUES WITH SPECIFICALLY THE 2018 JEEP RENEGADE 2.4 LITER MOTOR CONSUMING COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF OIL. OTHERS HAD THEY'RE RENEGADES STOP WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY BUT LUCKY I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO BE IN MY DRIVEWAY. I HAVE ALWAYS HAD AN OIL CHANGE ON TIME AND THROUGH JEEP AS WELL. I ALSO DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW THEY PASSED AND EMISSIONS TEST WHILE THE MOTOR BURNS THAT MUCH OIL.
Mfg Campaign: 11288686
Recall Date: Dec 12, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
HAD AN OIL CHANGE AROUND 2 MONTHS BEFORE THE ISSUE OCCURED. WHEN PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVE WAY THE JEEP STOPPED AND SHUT OFF. UPON INSPECTION I WAS LOW ON OIL. AFTER ADDING 3 QUARTS OF OIL I FOUND WHERE OTHER PEOPLE ONLINE HAD SIMILAR ISSUES WITH SPECIFICALLY THE 2018 JEEP RENEGADE 2.4 LITER MOTOR CONSUMING COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF OIL. OTHERS HAD THEY'RE RENEGADES STOP WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY BUT LUCKY I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO BE IN MY DRIVEWAY. I HAVE ALWAYS HAD AN OIL CHANGE ON TIME AND THROUGH JEEP AS WELL. I ALSO DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW THEY PASSED AND EMISSIONS TEST WHILE THE MOTOR BURNS THAT MUCH OIL.
Corrective Action:
HAD AN OIL CHANGE AROUND 2 MONTHS BEFORE THE ISSUE OCCURED. WHEN PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVE WAY THE JEEP STOPPED AND SHUT OFF. UPON INSPECTION I WAS LOW ON OIL. AFTER ADDING 3 QUARTS OF OIL I FOUND WHERE OTHER PEOPLE ONLINE HAD SIMILAR ISSUES WITH SPECIFICALLY THE 2018 JEEP RENEGADE 2.4 LITER MOTOR CONSUMING COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF OIL. OTHERS HAD THEY'RE RENEGADES STOP WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY BUT LUCKY I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO BE IN MY DRIVEWAY. I HAVE ALWAYS HAD AN OIL CHANGE ON TIME AND THROUGH JEEP AS WELL. I ALSO DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW THEY PASSED AND EMISSIONS TEST WHILE THE MOTOR BURNS THAT MUCH OIL.
Additional Notes:
HAD AN OIL CHANGE AROUND 2 MONTHS BEFORE THE ISSUE OCCURED. WHEN PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVE WAY THE JEEP STOPPED AND SHUT OFF. UPON INSPECTION I WAS LOW ON OIL. AFTER ADDING 3 QUARTS OF OIL I FOUND WHERE OTHER PEOPLE ONLINE HAD SIMILAR ISSUES WITH SPECIFICALLY THE 2018 JEEP RENEGADE 2.4 LITER MOTOR CONSUMING COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF OIL. OTHERS HAD THEY'RE RENEGADES STOP WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY BUT LUCKY I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO BE IN MY DRIVEWAY. I HAVE ALWAYS HAD AN OIL CHANGE ON TIME AND THROUGH JEEP AS WELL. I ALSO DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW THEY PASSED AND EMISSIONS TEST WHILE THE MOTOR BURNS THAT MUCH OIL.
Mfg Campaign: 11288686
Recall Date: Dec 12, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OIL IN THE VEHICLE ONLY LASTED 200 MILES. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SHOOK, LOST ELECTRICAL POWER, AND STALLED. THE CONTACT POWERED OFF THE ENGINE AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, A GRINDING NOISE OCCURRED. IN ADDITION, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATED TO "STEP ON BRAKE, PRESS THE START BUTTON". THE CONTACT DID AS INSTRUCTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE NORMALLY; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. FURTHERMORE, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF, THE RADIO REMAINED ON INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MOTOR WORLD CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (150 MOTORWORLD DR, WILKES-BARRE, PA 18702, (888) 459-2493) AND WAS INFORMED THAT AN OIL CHANGE AND OIL CONSUMPTION TEST WERE NEEDED. THE OIL WAS CHANGED. THE DEALER COULD NOT LOCATE A FAILURE WITH THE RADIO. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 71429369. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 29,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OIL IN THE VEHICLE ONLY LASTED 200 MILES. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SHOOK, LOST ELECTRICAL POWER, AND STALLED. THE CONTACT POWERED OFF THE ENGINE AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, A GRINDING NOISE OCCURRED. IN ADDITION, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATED TO "STEP ON BRAKE, PRESS THE START BUTTON". THE CONTACT DID AS INSTRUCTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE NORMALLY; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. FURTHERMORE, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF, THE RADIO REMAINED ON INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MOTOR WORLD CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (150 MOTORWORLD DR, WILKES-BARRE, PA 18702, (888) 459-2493) AND WAS INFORMED THAT AN OIL CHANGE AND OIL CONSUMPTION TEST WERE NEEDED. THE OIL WAS CHANGED. THE DEALER COULD NOT LOCATE A FAILURE WITH THE RADIO. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 71429369. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 29,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OIL IN THE VEHICLE ONLY LASTED 200 MILES. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SHOOK, LOST ELECTRICAL POWER, AND STALLED. THE CONTACT POWERED OFF THE ENGINE AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, A GRINDING NOISE OCCURRED. IN ADDITION, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATED TO "STEP ON BRAKE, PRESS THE START BUTTON". THE CONTACT DID AS INSTRUCTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE NORMALLY; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. FURTHERMORE, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF, THE RADIO REMAINED ON INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MOTOR WORLD CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (150 MOTORWORLD DR, WILKES-BARRE, PA 18702, (888) 459-2493) AND WAS INFORMED THAT AN OIL CHANGE AND OIL CONSUMPTION TEST WERE NEEDED. THE OIL WAS CHANGED. THE DEALER COULD NOT LOCATE A FAILURE WITH THE RADIO. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 71429369. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 29,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11288135
Recall Date: Dec 10, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OIL IN THE VEHICLE ONLY LASTED 200 MILES. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SHOOK, LOST ELECTRICAL POWER, AND STALLED. THE CONTACT POWERED OFF THE ENGINE AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, A GRINDING NOISE OCCURRED. IN ADDITION, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATED TO "STEP ON BRAKE, PRESS THE START BUTTON". THE CONTACT DID AS INSTRUCTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE NORMALLY; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. FURTHERMORE, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF, THE RADIO REMAINED ON INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MOTOR WORLD CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (150 MOTORWORLD DR, WILKES-BARRE, PA 18702, (888) 459-2493) AND WAS INFORMED THAT AN OIL CHANGE AND OIL CONSUMPTION TEST WERE NEEDED. THE OIL WAS CHANGED. THE DEALER COULD NOT LOCATE A FAILURE WITH THE RADIO. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 71429369. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 29,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OIL IN THE VEHICLE ONLY LASTED 200 MILES. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SHOOK, LOST ELECTRICAL POWER, AND STALLED. THE CONTACT POWERED OFF THE ENGINE AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, A GRINDING NOISE OCCURRED. IN ADDITION, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATED TO "STEP ON BRAKE, PRESS THE START BUTTON". THE CONTACT DID AS INSTRUCTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE NORMALLY; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. FURTHERMORE, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF, THE RADIO REMAINED ON INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MOTOR WORLD CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (150 MOTORWORLD DR, WILKES-BARRE, PA 18702, (888) 459-2493) AND WAS INFORMED THAT AN OIL CHANGE AND OIL CONSUMPTION TEST WERE NEEDED. THE OIL WAS CHANGED. THE DEALER COULD NOT LOCATE A FAILURE WITH THE RADIO. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 71429369. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 29,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OIL IN THE VEHICLE ONLY LASTED 200 MILES. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SHOOK, LOST ELECTRICAL POWER, AND STALLED. THE CONTACT POWERED OFF THE ENGINE AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, A GRINDING NOISE OCCURRED. IN ADDITION, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATED TO "STEP ON BRAKE, PRESS THE START BUTTON". THE CONTACT DID AS INSTRUCTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE NORMALLY; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. FURTHERMORE, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF, THE RADIO REMAINED ON INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MOTOR WORLD CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (150 MOTORWORLD DR, WILKES-BARRE, PA 18702, (888) 459-2493) AND WAS INFORMED THAT AN OIL CHANGE AND OIL CONSUMPTION TEST WERE NEEDED. THE OIL WAS CHANGED. THE DEALER COULD NOT LOCATE A FAILURE WITH THE RADIO. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 71429369. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 29,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11288135
Recall Date: Dec 10, 2019
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