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:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
THIS OCCURRED AFTER AN ACCIDENT, DAMAGING THE FRONT BUMPER AND GRILL OF THE VEHICLE. THE DAY AFTER THE ACCIDENT, VEHICLE STALLS ONCE WHILE DRIVING. THE FOLLOWING DAY, VEHICLE DRIVES AS IF PUTTING IN GAS WHILE IN PARK, BUT IS STILL ABLE TO DRIVE ALONG WITH STOPPING AND GOING WHILE ACCELERATING. NOW, THE VEHICLE CANNOT ACCELERATE PAST 15 MPH, AND STILL HOLD THE PROBLEMS PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED.
Corrective Action:
THIS OCCURRED AFTER AN ACCIDENT, DAMAGING THE FRONT BUMPER AND GRILL OF THE VEHICLE. THE DAY AFTER THE ACCIDENT, VEHICLE STALLS ONCE WHILE DRIVING. THE FOLLOWING DAY, VEHICLE DRIVES AS IF PUTTING IN GAS WHILE IN PARK, BUT IS STILL ABLE TO DRIVE ALONG WITH STOPPING AND GOING WHILE ACCELERATING. NOW, THE VEHICLE CANNOT ACCELERATE PAST 15 MPH, AND STILL HOLD THE PROBLEMS PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED.
Additional Notes:
THIS OCCURRED AFTER AN ACCIDENT, DAMAGING THE FRONT BUMPER AND GRILL OF THE VEHICLE. THE DAY AFTER THE ACCIDENT, VEHICLE STALLS ONCE WHILE DRIVING. THE FOLLOWING DAY, VEHICLE DRIVES AS IF PUTTING IN GAS WHILE IN PARK, BUT IS STILL ABLE TO DRIVE ALONG WITH STOPPING AND GOING WHILE ACCELERATING. NOW, THE VEHICLE CANNOT ACCELERATE PAST 15 MPH, AND STILL HOLD THE PROBLEMS PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED.
Mfg Campaign: 11176373
Recall Date: Feb 11, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
FOLLOWING A SPONTANEOUS FIRE THAT CAUSED OUR JEEP TO BE IN FOR REPAIR FROM 11/9/18 TO 1/19/19, ALMOST IMMEDIATELY, THE JEEP BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE BRAKE PROBLEMS. ON JANUARY 24, 2019 (ONLY 5 DAYS AFTER A 10-WEEK REPAIR AT THE JEEP DEALERSHIP), OUR SON ADVISED ME THAT THE 'HILL ASSIST SERVICE' LIGHT WAS COMING ON MULTIPLE TIMES A DAY. I PHONED BRIAN CASWELL AT SHELOR IN CHRISTIANSBURG, VA WHO ADVISED ME TO HAVE OUR SON RETURN THE JEEP TO THE DEALERSHIP WHICH HE DID ON JANUARY 25, 2019. BRIAN CALLED ME ON JANUARY 29, 2019 AND ADVISED THAT THEY WOULD BE DOING A WARRANTY REPAIR ON THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. BRIAN ALSO ADVISED OUR SON THAT THE JEEP HAD TO BE TOWED WHILE PARKED ON THE SHELOR LOT BECAUSE OF THE BRAKE ISSUE, SO IT IS FORTUNATE THAT OUR SON MADE IT FROM BLACKSBURG TO CHRISTIANSBURG, VA WITHOUT AN ACCIDENT. OUR SON PICKED UP THE JEEP ON JANUARY 30, 2019. HOWEVER, WHEN DRIVING THE CAR BACK TO HIS APARTMENT, THE SAME "HILL START ASSIST" LIGHT CAME ON AND SO THE CAR WAS NOT DRIVABLE AGAIN. (THIS IS THE 3RD SAFETY INCIDENT WITH THIS VEHICLE IN 3 MONTHS. - ONE RELATED TO A FIRE AND THE SECOND AND THIRD DUE TO BRAKE ISSUES.) BRIAN SENT A TOW TRUCK ON JANUARY 31, 2109 TO BRING THE JEEP BACK TO SHELOR. I ALSO SENT AN EMAIL FROM THE JEEP WEBSITE TO THE FCA USA CUSTOMER CARE CENTER ON JANUARY 31, 2019 ' CLAIM NUMBER 57935124. SINCE THEN, I HAVE ALSO SPOKEN SEVERAL TIMES WITH STEVE STANDER IN THE FCA CORPORATE OFFICE IN WARREN, MI. ON FEBRUARY 4, 2019, BRIAN ADVISED ME THAT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM MODULE NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED, AS THIS IS THOUGHT TO BE THE SOURCE OF THE RECURRING BRAKE PROBLEM. THE CAR SUPPOSEDLY IS NOW REPAIRED AS OF 2/7/19 BUT WE WILL FIND OUT IF IT THIS IS THE CASE WHEN MY SON PICKS IT UP IN A DAY OR SO.
Corrective Action:
FOLLOWING A SPONTANEOUS FIRE THAT CAUSED OUR JEEP TO BE IN FOR REPAIR FROM 11/9/18 TO 1/19/19, ALMOST IMMEDIATELY, THE JEEP BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE BRAKE PROBLEMS. ON JANUARY 24, 2019 (ONLY 5 DAYS AFTER A 10-WEEK REPAIR AT THE JEEP DEALERSHIP), OUR SON ADVISED ME THAT THE 'HILL ASSIST SERVICE' LIGHT WAS COMING ON MULTIPLE TIMES A DAY. I PHONED BRIAN CASWELL AT SHELOR IN CHRISTIANSBURG, VA WHO ADVISED ME TO HAVE OUR SON RETURN THE JEEP TO THE DEALERSHIP WHICH HE DID ON JANUARY 25, 2019. BRIAN CALLED ME ON JANUARY 29, 2019 AND ADVISED THAT THEY WOULD BE DOING A WARRANTY REPAIR ON THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. BRIAN ALSO ADVISED OUR SON THAT THE JEEP HAD TO BE TOWED WHILE PARKED ON THE SHELOR LOT BECAUSE OF THE BRAKE ISSUE, SO IT IS FORTUNATE THAT OUR SON MADE IT FROM BLACKSBURG TO CHRISTIANSBURG, VA WITHOUT AN ACCIDENT. OUR SON PICKED UP THE JEEP ON JANUARY 30, 2019. HOWEVER, WHEN DRIVING THE CAR BACK TO HIS APARTMENT, THE SAME "HILL START ASSIST" LIGHT CAME ON AND SO THE CAR WAS NOT DRIVABLE AGAIN. (THIS IS THE 3RD SAFETY INCIDENT WITH THIS VEHICLE IN 3 MONTHS. - ONE RELATED TO A FIRE AND THE SECOND AND THIRD DUE TO BRAKE ISSUES.) BRIAN SENT A TOW TRUCK ON JANUARY 31, 2109 TO BRING THE JEEP BACK TO SHELOR. I ALSO SENT AN EMAIL FROM THE JEEP WEBSITE TO THE FCA USA CUSTOMER CARE CENTER ON JANUARY 31, 2019 ' CLAIM NUMBER 57935124. SINCE THEN, I HAVE ALSO SPOKEN SEVERAL TIMES WITH STEVE STANDER IN THE FCA CORPORATE OFFICE IN WARREN, MI. ON FEBRUARY 4, 2019, BRIAN ADVISED ME THAT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM MODULE NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED, AS THIS IS THOUGHT TO BE THE SOURCE OF THE RECURRING BRAKE PROBLEM. THE CAR SUPPOSEDLY IS NOW REPAIRED AS OF 2/7/19 BUT WE WILL FIND OUT IF IT THIS IS THE CASE WHEN MY SON PICKS IT UP IN A DAY OR SO.
Additional Notes:
FOLLOWING A SPONTANEOUS FIRE THAT CAUSED OUR JEEP TO BE IN FOR REPAIR FROM 11/9/18 TO 1/19/19, ALMOST IMMEDIATELY, THE JEEP BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE BRAKE PROBLEMS. ON JANUARY 24, 2019 (ONLY 5 DAYS AFTER A 10-WEEK REPAIR AT THE JEEP DEALERSHIP), OUR SON ADVISED ME THAT THE 'HILL ASSIST SERVICE' LIGHT WAS COMING ON MULTIPLE TIMES A DAY. I PHONED BRIAN CASWELL AT SHELOR IN CHRISTIANSBURG, VA WHO ADVISED ME TO HAVE OUR SON RETURN THE JEEP TO THE DEALERSHIP WHICH HE DID ON JANUARY 25, 2019. BRIAN CALLED ME ON JANUARY 29, 2019 AND ADVISED THAT THEY WOULD BE DOING A WARRANTY REPAIR ON THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. BRIAN ALSO ADVISED OUR SON THAT THE JEEP HAD TO BE TOWED WHILE PARKED ON THE SHELOR LOT BECAUSE OF THE BRAKE ISSUE, SO IT IS FORTUNATE THAT OUR SON MADE IT FROM BLACKSBURG TO CHRISTIANSBURG, VA WITHOUT AN ACCIDENT. OUR SON PICKED UP THE JEEP ON JANUARY 30, 2019. HOWEVER, WHEN DRIVING THE CAR BACK TO HIS APARTMENT, THE SAME "HILL START ASSIST" LIGHT CAME ON AND SO THE CAR WAS NOT DRIVABLE AGAIN. (THIS IS THE 3RD SAFETY INCIDENT WITH THIS VEHICLE IN 3 MONTHS. - ONE RELATED TO A FIRE AND THE SECOND AND THIRD DUE TO BRAKE ISSUES.) BRIAN SENT A TOW TRUCK ON JANUARY 31, 2109 TO BRING THE JEEP BACK TO SHELOR. I ALSO SENT AN EMAIL FROM THE JEEP WEBSITE TO THE FCA USA CUSTOMER CARE CENTER ON JANUARY 31, 2019 ' CLAIM NUMBER 57935124. SINCE THEN, I HAVE ALSO SPOKEN SEVERAL TIMES WITH STEVE STANDER IN THE FCA CORPORATE OFFICE IN WARREN, MI. ON FEBRUARY 4, 2019, BRIAN ADVISED ME THAT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM MODULE NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED, AS THIS IS THOUGHT TO BE THE SOURCE OF THE RECURRING BRAKE PROBLEM. THE CAR SUPPOSEDLY IS NOW REPAIRED AS OF 2/7/19 BUT WE WILL FIND OUT IF IT THIS IS THE CASE WHEN MY SON PICKS IT UP IN A DAY OR SO.
Mfg Campaign: 11174996
Recall Date: Feb 7, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
RENEGADE MANUAL TRANSMISSION. ELECTRONIC PARKING BREAK HAS ISSUES DISENGAGING. SHOWS IT'S TURNED OFF BUT AFTER TRAVELING A LITTLE WHILE THE LIGHT COMES BACK ON. I'D YOU WANT TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS THEY CHARGE YOU FOR INSPECTION. IF THERE'S SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE BREAKS THAT ISN'T COVERED BY WARRANTY YOU HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET. COME ON CHRYSLER... REALLY MY NEW CAR MAY NEED BRAKES AT 6700 MILES. WHAT'S THAT SAY ABOUT THE QUALITY OF YOU PRODUCT?
Corrective Action:
RENEGADE MANUAL TRANSMISSION. ELECTRONIC PARKING BREAK HAS ISSUES DISENGAGING. SHOWS IT'S TURNED OFF BUT AFTER TRAVELING A LITTLE WHILE THE LIGHT COMES BACK ON. I'D YOU WANT TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS THEY CHARGE YOU FOR INSPECTION. IF THERE'S SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE BREAKS THAT ISN'T COVERED BY WARRANTY YOU HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET. COME ON CHRYSLER... REALLY MY NEW CAR MAY NEED BRAKES AT 6700 MILES. WHAT'S THAT SAY ABOUT THE QUALITY OF YOU PRODUCT?
Additional Notes:
RENEGADE MANUAL TRANSMISSION. ELECTRONIC PARKING BREAK HAS ISSUES DISENGAGING. SHOWS IT'S TURNED OFF BUT AFTER TRAVELING A LITTLE WHILE THE LIGHT COMES BACK ON. I'D YOU WANT TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS THEY CHARGE YOU FOR INSPECTION. IF THERE'S SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE BREAKS THAT ISN'T COVERED BY WARRANTY YOU HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET. COME ON CHRYSLER... REALLY MY NEW CAR MAY NEED BRAKES AT 6700 MILES. WHAT'S THAT SAY ABOUT THE QUALITY OF YOU PRODUCT?
Mfg Campaign: 11173227
Recall Date: Jan 31, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
ENGINE TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING. CAN ONLY BE RESTARTED AFTER COMING TO COMPLETE STOP, SETTING SHIFT TO "PARK". TURNING SHARP CORNERS CAUSES "LOW OIL PRESSURE" WARNING.
Corrective Action:
ENGINE TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING. CAN ONLY BE RESTARTED AFTER COMING TO COMPLETE STOP, SETTING SHIFT TO "PARK". TURNING SHARP CORNERS CAUSES "LOW OIL PRESSURE" WARNING.
Additional Notes:
ENGINE TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING. CAN ONLY BE RESTARTED AFTER COMING TO COMPLETE STOP, SETTING SHIFT TO "PARK". TURNING SHARP CORNERS CAUSES "LOW OIL PRESSURE" WARNING.
Mfg Campaign: 11172594
Recall Date: Jan 28, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
THE VEHICLE STALLS OUT WHEN I'M DRIVING AND I ALMOST GOT HIT BY ONCOMING TRAFFIC. VERY DANGEROUS. HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AND IT'S A NEW VEHICLE. IT ALSO TEMPORARILY STALLS WHILE SLOWING DOWN, TURNING AND COMPLETELY SHUTS OFFS WHEN I PUT IT IN REVERSE. THE DEALER SAYS MY VIN HAS NO RECALLS.
Corrective Action:
THE VEHICLE STALLS OUT WHEN I'M DRIVING AND I ALMOST GOT HIT BY ONCOMING TRAFFIC. VERY DANGEROUS. HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AND IT'S A NEW VEHICLE. IT ALSO TEMPORARILY STALLS WHILE SLOWING DOWN, TURNING AND COMPLETELY SHUTS OFFS WHEN I PUT IT IN REVERSE. THE DEALER SAYS MY VIN HAS NO RECALLS.
Additional Notes:
THE VEHICLE STALLS OUT WHEN I'M DRIVING AND I ALMOST GOT HIT BY ONCOMING TRAFFIC. VERY DANGEROUS. HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AND IT'S A NEW VEHICLE. IT ALSO TEMPORARILY STALLS WHILE SLOWING DOWN, TURNING AND COMPLETELY SHUTS OFFS WHEN I PUT IT IN REVERSE. THE DEALER SAYS MY VIN HAS NO RECALLS.
Mfg Campaign: 11170605
Recall Date: Jan 17, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
MY JEEP KEEP STOPPING WHILE DRIVING I PUT VIN # TO SEE RECALL IT'S SAYS NO RECALLS BUT VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE TOOK IT TO DEALER 2 TIMES THEY SAYS THEY CAN'T FIND NOTHING WRONG VERY STRESSFUL HAPPEN 3 TIMES ALREADY 2018 KEEP RENAGADE, PLEASE HELP BEFORE ANYONE GET KILL THIS IS APP UNSAFE
Corrective Action:
MY JEEP KEEP STOPPING WHILE DRIVING I PUT VIN # TO SEE RECALL IT'S SAYS NO RECALLS BUT VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE TOOK IT TO DEALER 2 TIMES THEY SAYS THEY CAN'T FIND NOTHING WRONG VERY STRESSFUL HAPPEN 3 TIMES ALREADY 2018 KEEP RENAGADE, PLEASE HELP BEFORE ANYONE GET KILL THIS IS APP UNSAFE
Additional Notes:
MY JEEP KEEP STOPPING WHILE DRIVING I PUT VIN # TO SEE RECALL IT'S SAYS NO RECALLS BUT VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE TOOK IT TO DEALER 2 TIMES THEY SAYS THEY CAN'T FIND NOTHING WRONG VERY STRESSFUL HAPPEN 3 TIMES ALREADY 2018 KEEP RENAGADE, PLEASE HELP BEFORE ANYONE GET KILL THIS IS APP UNSAFE
Mfg Campaign: 11166093
Recall Date: Jan 9, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
MY JEEP KEEP STOPPING WHILE DRIVING I PUT VIN # TO SEE RECALL IT'S SAYS NO RECALLS BUT VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE TOOK IT TO DEALER 2 TIMES THEY SAYS THEY CAN'T FIND NOTHING WRONG VERY STRESSFUL HAPPEN 3 TIMES ALREADY 2018 KEEP RENAGADE, PLEASE HELP BEFORE ANYONE GET KILL THIS IS APP UNSAFE
Corrective Action:
MY JEEP KEEP STOPPING WHILE DRIVING I PUT VIN # TO SEE RECALL IT'S SAYS NO RECALLS BUT VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE TOOK IT TO DEALER 2 TIMES THEY SAYS THEY CAN'T FIND NOTHING WRONG VERY STRESSFUL HAPPEN 3 TIMES ALREADY 2018 KEEP RENAGADE, PLEASE HELP BEFORE ANYONE GET KILL THIS IS APP UNSAFE
Additional Notes:
MY JEEP KEEP STOPPING WHILE DRIVING I PUT VIN # TO SEE RECALL IT'S SAYS NO RECALLS BUT VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE TOOK IT TO DEALER 2 TIMES THEY SAYS THEY CAN'T FIND NOTHING WRONG VERY STRESSFUL HAPPEN 3 TIMES ALREADY 2018 KEEP RENAGADE, PLEASE HELP BEFORE ANYONE GET KILL THIS IS APP UNSAFE
Mfg Campaign: 11166093
Recall Date: Jan 9, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Potential Consequences:
THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. I WAS LISTENING TO MUSIC WHILE ON MY BREAK WHEN I GOT A WARNING THAT THE AIR BAGS NEEDED TO BE SERVICED. THEN IT CYCLED THROUGH ALL THE COMPONENTS TELLING ME EVERYTHING NEEDED TO BE SERVICED. THE RADIO SHUT OFF. THE COOLANT WENT TO HIGH THEN BACK DOWN TO LOW. THE FUEL SAID IT NEEDED TO BE SHUT OFF. THE WINDOWS WOULD NOT WORK. THE KEY FOB WOULD NOT WORK. I COULD NOT GET THE CAR TO START OR SHUT THE LIGHTS OFF. I COULD NOT GET THE CAR OUT OF GEAR. IT WAS SITTING IN A PARKING LOT. THEN EVERYTHING WENT DARK EXCEPT THE PARKING LIGHTS. THIS CAR IS ONLY THREE MONTHS OLD. AND HAS 1100 MILES ON IT. I HAD A PREVIOUS PROBLEM WITH IT LOSING POWER WHILE I WAS DRIVING.
Corrective Action:
THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. I WAS LISTENING TO MUSIC WHILE ON MY BREAK WHEN I GOT A WARNING THAT THE AIR BAGS NEEDED TO BE SERVICED. THEN IT CYCLED THROUGH ALL THE COMPONENTS TELLING ME EVERYTHING NEEDED TO BE SERVICED. THE RADIO SHUT OFF. THE COOLANT WENT TO HIGH THEN BACK DOWN TO LOW. THE FUEL SAID IT NEEDED TO BE SHUT OFF. THE WINDOWS WOULD NOT WORK. THE KEY FOB WOULD NOT WORK. I COULD NOT GET THE CAR TO START OR SHUT THE LIGHTS OFF. I COULD NOT GET THE CAR OUT OF GEAR. IT WAS SITTING IN A PARKING LOT. THEN EVERYTHING WENT DARK EXCEPT THE PARKING LIGHTS. THIS CAR IS ONLY THREE MONTHS OLD. AND HAS 1100 MILES ON IT. I HAD A PREVIOUS PROBLEM WITH IT LOSING POWER WHILE I WAS DRIVING.
Additional Notes:
THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. I WAS LISTENING TO MUSIC WHILE ON MY BREAK WHEN I GOT A WARNING THAT THE AIR BAGS NEEDED TO BE SERVICED. THEN IT CYCLED THROUGH ALL THE COMPONENTS TELLING ME EVERYTHING NEEDED TO BE SERVICED. THE RADIO SHUT OFF. THE COOLANT WENT TO HIGH THEN BACK DOWN TO LOW. THE FUEL SAID IT NEEDED TO BE SHUT OFF. THE WINDOWS WOULD NOT WORK. THE KEY FOB WOULD NOT WORK. I COULD NOT GET THE CAR TO START OR SHUT THE LIGHTS OFF. I COULD NOT GET THE CAR OUT OF GEAR. IT WAS SITTING IN A PARKING LOT. THEN EVERYTHING WENT DARK EXCEPT THE PARKING LIGHTS. THIS CAR IS ONLY THREE MONTHS OLD. AND HAS 1100 MILES ON IT. I HAD A PREVIOUS PROBLEM WITH IT LOSING POWER WHILE I WAS DRIVING.
Mfg Campaign: 11165680
Recall Date: Jan 3, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. I WAS LISTENING TO MUSIC WHILE ON MY BREAK WHEN I GOT A WARNING THAT THE AIR BAGS NEEDED TO BE SERVICED. THEN IT CYCLED THROUGH ALL THE COMPONENTS TELLING ME EVERYTHING NEEDED TO BE SERVICED. THE RADIO SHUT OFF. THE COOLANT WENT TO HIGH THEN BACK DOWN TO LOW. THE FUEL SAID IT NEEDED TO BE SHUT OFF. THE WINDOWS WOULD NOT WORK. THE KEY FOB WOULD NOT WORK. I COULD NOT GET THE CAR TO START OR SHUT THE LIGHTS OFF. I COULD NOT GET THE CAR OUT OF GEAR. IT WAS SITTING IN A PARKING LOT. THEN EVERYTHING WENT DARK EXCEPT THE PARKING LIGHTS. THIS CAR IS ONLY THREE MONTHS OLD. AND HAS 1100 MILES ON IT. I HAD A PREVIOUS PROBLEM WITH IT LOSING POWER WHILE I WAS DRIVING.
Corrective Action:
THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. I WAS LISTENING TO MUSIC WHILE ON MY BREAK WHEN I GOT A WARNING THAT THE AIR BAGS NEEDED TO BE SERVICED. THEN IT CYCLED THROUGH ALL THE COMPONENTS TELLING ME EVERYTHING NEEDED TO BE SERVICED. THE RADIO SHUT OFF. THE COOLANT WENT TO HIGH THEN BACK DOWN TO LOW. THE FUEL SAID IT NEEDED TO BE SHUT OFF. THE WINDOWS WOULD NOT WORK. THE KEY FOB WOULD NOT WORK. I COULD NOT GET THE CAR TO START OR SHUT THE LIGHTS OFF. I COULD NOT GET THE CAR OUT OF GEAR. IT WAS SITTING IN A PARKING LOT. THEN EVERYTHING WENT DARK EXCEPT THE PARKING LIGHTS. THIS CAR IS ONLY THREE MONTHS OLD. AND HAS 1100 MILES ON IT. I HAD A PREVIOUS PROBLEM WITH IT LOSING POWER WHILE I WAS DRIVING.
Additional Notes:
THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. I WAS LISTENING TO MUSIC WHILE ON MY BREAK WHEN I GOT A WARNING THAT THE AIR BAGS NEEDED TO BE SERVICED. THEN IT CYCLED THROUGH ALL THE COMPONENTS TELLING ME EVERYTHING NEEDED TO BE SERVICED. THE RADIO SHUT OFF. THE COOLANT WENT TO HIGH THEN BACK DOWN TO LOW. THE FUEL SAID IT NEEDED TO BE SHUT OFF. THE WINDOWS WOULD NOT WORK. THE KEY FOB WOULD NOT WORK. I COULD NOT GET THE CAR TO START OR SHUT THE LIGHTS OFF. I COULD NOT GET THE CAR OUT OF GEAR. IT WAS SITTING IN A PARKING LOT. THEN EVERYTHING WENT DARK EXCEPT THE PARKING LIGHTS. THIS CAR IS ONLY THREE MONTHS OLD. AND HAS 1100 MILES ON IT. I HAD A PREVIOUS PROBLEM WITH IT LOSING POWER WHILE I WAS DRIVING.
Mfg Campaign: 11165680
Recall Date: Jan 3, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
WHILE DRIVING, MY JEEP RENEGADE WILL JUST TURN OFF. I HAVE TO PULL OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND TRY TO RESTART THE CAR A COUPLE OF TIMES. THIS WILL CAUSE A MAJOR ACCIDENT TO SOMEONE SOMEDAY. IT JUST SHUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING. IT'S A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE WITH 5K MILES! WHY WOULD IT JUST SHUT OFF? I WAS DRIVING BOTH TIMES THIS HAPPENED TO ME. ONCE LAST WEEK AND ONCE TODAY 12/26/2018. THE LIGHTS BLINK SAYING ENGINE SYSTEM/MAINTENANCE AND LOW OIL PRESSURE. I HAVE READ ONLINE THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH JEEP RENEGADES, BUT JEEP WON'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. HOW DOES THIS GET FIXED? SOMEONE COULD GET KILLED.
Corrective Action:
WHILE DRIVING, MY JEEP RENEGADE WILL JUST TURN OFF. I HAVE TO PULL OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND TRY TO RESTART THE CAR A COUPLE OF TIMES. THIS WILL CAUSE A MAJOR ACCIDENT TO SOMEONE SOMEDAY. IT JUST SHUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING. IT'S A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE WITH 5K MILES! WHY WOULD IT JUST SHUT OFF? I WAS DRIVING BOTH TIMES THIS HAPPENED TO ME. ONCE LAST WEEK AND ONCE TODAY 12/26/2018. THE LIGHTS BLINK SAYING ENGINE SYSTEM/MAINTENANCE AND LOW OIL PRESSURE. I HAVE READ ONLINE THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH JEEP RENEGADES, BUT JEEP WON'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. HOW DOES THIS GET FIXED? SOMEONE COULD GET KILLED.
Additional Notes:
WHILE DRIVING, MY JEEP RENEGADE WILL JUST TURN OFF. I HAVE TO PULL OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND TRY TO RESTART THE CAR A COUPLE OF TIMES. THIS WILL CAUSE A MAJOR ACCIDENT TO SOMEONE SOMEDAY. IT JUST SHUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING. IT'S A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE WITH 5K MILES! WHY WOULD IT JUST SHUT OFF? I WAS DRIVING BOTH TIMES THIS HAPPENED TO ME. ONCE LAST WEEK AND ONCE TODAY 12/26/2018. THE LIGHTS BLINK SAYING ENGINE SYSTEM/MAINTENANCE AND LOW OIL PRESSURE. I HAVE READ ONLINE THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH JEEP RENEGADES, BUT JEEP WON'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. HOW DOES THIS GET FIXED? SOMEONE COULD GET KILLED.
Mfg Campaign: 11163565
Recall Date: Dec 26, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
WHILE DRIVING, MY JEEP RENEGADE WILL JUST TURN OFF. I HAVE TO PULL OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND TRY TO RESTART THE CAR A COUPLE OF TIMES. THIS WILL CAUSE A MAJOR ACCIDENT TO SOMEONE SOMEDAY. IT JUST SHUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING. IT'S A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE WITH 5K MILES! WHY WOULD IT JUST SHUT OFF? I WAS DRIVING BOTH TIMES THIS HAPPENED TO ME. ONCE LAST WEEK AND ONCE TODAY 12/26/2018. THE LIGHTS BLINK SAYING ENGINE SYSTEM/MAINTENANCE AND LOW OIL PRESSURE. I HAVE READ ONLINE THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH JEEP RENEGADES, BUT JEEP WON'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. HOW DOES THIS GET FIXED? SOMEONE COULD GET KILLED.
Corrective Action:
WHILE DRIVING, MY JEEP RENEGADE WILL JUST TURN OFF. I HAVE TO PULL OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND TRY TO RESTART THE CAR A COUPLE OF TIMES. THIS WILL CAUSE A MAJOR ACCIDENT TO SOMEONE SOMEDAY. IT JUST SHUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING. IT'S A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE WITH 5K MILES! WHY WOULD IT JUST SHUT OFF? I WAS DRIVING BOTH TIMES THIS HAPPENED TO ME. ONCE LAST WEEK AND ONCE TODAY 12/26/2018. THE LIGHTS BLINK SAYING ENGINE SYSTEM/MAINTENANCE AND LOW OIL PRESSURE. I HAVE READ ONLINE THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH JEEP RENEGADES, BUT JEEP WON'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. HOW DOES THIS GET FIXED? SOMEONE COULD GET KILLED.
Additional Notes:
WHILE DRIVING, MY JEEP RENEGADE WILL JUST TURN OFF. I HAVE TO PULL OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND TRY TO RESTART THE CAR A COUPLE OF TIMES. THIS WILL CAUSE A MAJOR ACCIDENT TO SOMEONE SOMEDAY. IT JUST SHUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING. IT'S A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE WITH 5K MILES! WHY WOULD IT JUST SHUT OFF? I WAS DRIVING BOTH TIMES THIS HAPPENED TO ME. ONCE LAST WEEK AND ONCE TODAY 12/26/2018. THE LIGHTS BLINK SAYING ENGINE SYSTEM/MAINTENANCE AND LOW OIL PRESSURE. I HAVE READ ONLINE THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH JEEP RENEGADES, BUT JEEP WON'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. HOW DOES THIS GET FIXED? SOMEONE COULD GET KILLED.
Mfg Campaign: 11163565
Recall Date: Dec 26, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
I PURCHASED MY 2018 JEEP RENEGADE MAY 29, 2018 AT THE DODGE, THOMPSON, CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP IN BALTIMORE, MD 21224. ON DECEMBER 9,2018 IN THE EARLY MORNING MY VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. LUCKILY ME AND MY TWO YOUNG SONS WERE NOT IN THE VEHICLE WHEN THE FIRE IGNITED. THE FIRE ENDED UP SMOLDERING FROM LACK OF OXYGEN BECAUSE MY WINDOWS AND DOORS WERE SHUT AN LOCKED. I CONTACTED THE CHRYSLER MANUFACTURE AND AN INVESTIGATION IS BEING DONE. THE FIREMAN THAT CAME SAID IT LOOKS LIKE AN ELECTRICAL FIRE DUE TO FAULTY WIRING.
Corrective Action:
I PURCHASED MY 2018 JEEP RENEGADE MAY 29, 2018 AT THE DODGE, THOMPSON, CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP IN BALTIMORE, MD 21224. ON DECEMBER 9,2018 IN THE EARLY MORNING MY VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. LUCKILY ME AND MY TWO YOUNG SONS WERE NOT IN THE VEHICLE WHEN THE FIRE IGNITED. THE FIRE ENDED UP SMOLDERING FROM LACK OF OXYGEN BECAUSE MY WINDOWS AND DOORS WERE SHUT AN LOCKED. I CONTACTED THE CHRYSLER MANUFACTURE AND AN INVESTIGATION IS BEING DONE. THE FIREMAN THAT CAME SAID IT LOOKS LIKE AN ELECTRICAL FIRE DUE TO FAULTY WIRING.
Additional Notes:
I PURCHASED MY 2018 JEEP RENEGADE MAY 29, 2018 AT THE DODGE, THOMPSON, CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP IN BALTIMORE, MD 21224. ON DECEMBER 9,2018 IN THE EARLY MORNING MY VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. LUCKILY ME AND MY TWO YOUNG SONS WERE NOT IN THE VEHICLE WHEN THE FIRE IGNITED. THE FIRE ENDED UP SMOLDERING FROM LACK OF OXYGEN BECAUSE MY WINDOWS AND DOORS WERE SHUT AN LOCKED. I CONTACTED THE CHRYSLER MANUFACTURE AND AN INVESTIGATION IS BEING DONE. THE FIREMAN THAT CAME SAID IT LOOKS LIKE AN ELECTRICAL FIRE DUE TO FAULTY WIRING.
Mfg Campaign: 11162466
Recall Date: Dec 19, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD SEVERAL TIMES WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. WHILE ON AN INCLINE, THE VEHICLE ROLLED IN REVERSE WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FAILURE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. IN ADDITION, THE VENT CONTROL FUNCTION FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY TO EMIT WARM AIR. THE DEALER (BIG O DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM, 2645 LAURENS RD, GREENVILLE, SC 29607, (864) 288-5000) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND SCHEDULED A DIAGNOSTIC APPOINTMENT. THE DEALER PROVIDED A LOANER VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD SEVERAL TIMES WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. WHILE ON AN INCLINE, THE VEHICLE ROLLED IN REVERSE WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FAILURE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. IN ADDITION, THE VENT CONTROL FUNCTION FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY TO EMIT WARM AIR. THE DEALER (BIG O DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM, 2645 LAURENS RD, GREENVILLE, SC 29607, (864) 288-5000) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND SCHEDULED A DIAGNOSTIC APPOINTMENT. THE DEALER PROVIDED A LOANER VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD SEVERAL TIMES WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. WHILE ON AN INCLINE, THE VEHICLE ROLLED IN REVERSE WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FAILURE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. IN ADDITION, THE VENT CONTROL FUNCTION FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY TO EMIT WARM AIR. THE DEALER (BIG O DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM, 2645 LAURENS RD, GREENVILLE, SC 29607, (864) 288-5000) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND SCHEDULED A DIAGNOSTIC APPOINTMENT. THE DEALER PROVIDED A LOANER VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Mfg Campaign: 11162034
Recall Date: Dec 17, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD SEVERAL TIMES WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. WHILE ON AN INCLINE, THE VEHICLE ROLLED IN REVERSE WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FAILURE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. IN ADDITION, THE VENT CONTROL FUNCTION FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY TO EMIT WARM AIR. THE DEALER (BIG O DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM, 2645 LAURENS RD, GREENVILLE, SC 29607, (864) 288-5000) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND SCHEDULED A DIAGNOSTIC APPOINTMENT. THE DEALER PROVIDED A LOANER VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD SEVERAL TIMES WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. WHILE ON AN INCLINE, THE VEHICLE ROLLED IN REVERSE WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FAILURE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. IN ADDITION, THE VENT CONTROL FUNCTION FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY TO EMIT WARM AIR. THE DEALER (BIG O DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM, 2645 LAURENS RD, GREENVILLE, SC 29607, (864) 288-5000) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND SCHEDULED A DIAGNOSTIC APPOINTMENT. THE DEALER PROVIDED A LOANER VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD SEVERAL TIMES WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. WHILE ON AN INCLINE, THE VEHICLE ROLLED IN REVERSE WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FAILURE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. IN ADDITION, THE VENT CONTROL FUNCTION FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY TO EMIT WARM AIR. THE DEALER (BIG O DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM, 2645 LAURENS RD, GREENVILLE, SC 29607, (864) 288-5000) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND SCHEDULED A DIAGNOSTIC APPOINTMENT. THE DEALER PROVIDED A LOANER VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Mfg Campaign: 11162034
Recall Date: Dec 17, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD SEVERAL TIMES WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. WHILE ON AN INCLINE, THE VEHICLE ROLLED IN REVERSE WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FAILURE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. IN ADDITION, THE VENT CONTROL FUNCTION FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY TO EMIT WARM AIR. THE DEALER (BIG O DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM, 2645 LAURENS RD, GREENVILLE, SC 29607, (864) 288-5000) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND SCHEDULED A DIAGNOSTIC APPOINTMENT. THE DEALER PROVIDED A LOANER VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD SEVERAL TIMES WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. WHILE ON AN INCLINE, THE VEHICLE ROLLED IN REVERSE WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FAILURE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. IN ADDITION, THE VENT CONTROL FUNCTION FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY TO EMIT WARM AIR. THE DEALER (BIG O DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM, 2645 LAURENS RD, GREENVILLE, SC 29607, (864) 288-5000) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND SCHEDULED A DIAGNOSTIC APPOINTMENT. THE DEALER PROVIDED A LOANER VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD SEVERAL TIMES WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. WHILE ON AN INCLINE, THE VEHICLE ROLLED IN REVERSE WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FAILURE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. IN ADDITION, THE VENT CONTROL FUNCTION FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY TO EMIT WARM AIR. THE DEALER (BIG O DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM, 2645 LAURENS RD, GREENVILLE, SC 29607, (864) 288-5000) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND SCHEDULED A DIAGNOSTIC APPOINTMENT. THE DEALER PROVIDED A LOANER VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Mfg Campaign: 11162034
Recall Date: Dec 17, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK WHEN I LOST POWER AND COULD NOT GET GAS TO THE ENGINE. WAS GOING UP A HILL WITH TRAFFIC BEHIND ME AND HAD LITTLE POWER. HAD THE GAS PEDAL PRESSED TO THE FLOOR AND COULD NOT GO ANY FASTER THAN 11 MILES AN HOUR. THE ENGINE WAS NOT GETTING ANY GAS. I WAS AFRAID OF PULLING OVER ON A HILL BECAUSE I DIDN'T KNOW IF I WOULD BE ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO GET MOVING BACK UP THE HILL AFTER STOPPING.
Corrective Action:
I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK WHEN I LOST POWER AND COULD NOT GET GAS TO THE ENGINE. WAS GOING UP A HILL WITH TRAFFIC BEHIND ME AND HAD LITTLE POWER. HAD THE GAS PEDAL PRESSED TO THE FLOOR AND COULD NOT GO ANY FASTER THAN 11 MILES AN HOUR. THE ENGINE WAS NOT GETTING ANY GAS. I WAS AFRAID OF PULLING OVER ON A HILL BECAUSE I DIDN'T KNOW IF I WOULD BE ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO GET MOVING BACK UP THE HILL AFTER STOPPING.
Additional Notes:
I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK WHEN I LOST POWER AND COULD NOT GET GAS TO THE ENGINE. WAS GOING UP A HILL WITH TRAFFIC BEHIND ME AND HAD LITTLE POWER. HAD THE GAS PEDAL PRESSED TO THE FLOOR AND COULD NOT GO ANY FASTER THAN 11 MILES AN HOUR. THE ENGINE WAS NOT GETTING ANY GAS. I WAS AFRAID OF PULLING OVER ON A HILL BECAUSE I DIDN'T KNOW IF I WOULD BE ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO GET MOVING BACK UP THE HILL AFTER STOPPING.
Mfg Campaign: 11160898
Recall Date: Dec 12, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
2018 JEEP RENEGADE THAT IS ONLY 8 MONTHS OLD WAS PARKED ALONG A STREET IN BLACKSBURG, VA AT NIGHT. THE CAR HAD BEEN PARKED FOR AT LEAST 1 HOUR, MAYBE A BIT LONGER. IT CAUGHT FIRE ON 11/9/18 WHILE OUR SON WAS INSIDE HIS FRIEND'S APARTMENT. SOMEONE NOTICED IT AND ALERTED HIM. THE SMOKE FROM THE FIRE WAS BLACK AND HAD THE SMELL OF AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. CAR WAS TOWED TO A DEALER IN CHRISTIANSBURG, VA WHERE IT IS NOW. THE DEALER IS SAYING THE FIRE PROBABLY STARTED FROM LEAVES IN THE UNDERCARRIAGE IN THE ARE WHERE THE MANIFOLD MEETS THE EXHAUST THEN TRAVELED TO THE UNDERHOOD AREA. THEY ARE REFUSING A WARRANTY OR SAFETY REPAIR. *DT*JB *DT*JB
Corrective Action:
2018 JEEP RENEGADE THAT IS ONLY 8 MONTHS OLD WAS PARKED ALONG A STREET IN BLACKSBURG, VA AT NIGHT. THE CAR HAD BEEN PARKED FOR AT LEAST 1 HOUR, MAYBE A BIT LONGER. IT CAUGHT FIRE ON 11/9/18 WHILE OUR SON WAS INSIDE HIS FRIEND'S APARTMENT. SOMEONE NOTICED IT AND ALERTED HIM. THE SMOKE FROM THE FIRE WAS BLACK AND HAD THE SMELL OF AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. CAR WAS TOWED TO A DEALER IN CHRISTIANSBURG, VA WHERE IT IS NOW. THE DEALER IS SAYING THE FIRE PROBABLY STARTED FROM LEAVES IN THE UNDERCARRIAGE IN THE ARE WHERE THE MANIFOLD MEETS THE EXHAUST THEN TRAVELED TO THE UNDERHOOD AREA. THEY ARE REFUSING A WARRANTY OR SAFETY REPAIR. *DT*JB *DT*JB
Additional Notes:
2018 JEEP RENEGADE THAT IS ONLY 8 MONTHS OLD WAS PARKED ALONG A STREET IN BLACKSBURG, VA AT NIGHT. THE CAR HAD BEEN PARKED FOR AT LEAST 1 HOUR, MAYBE A BIT LONGER. IT CAUGHT FIRE ON 11/9/18 WHILE OUR SON WAS INSIDE HIS FRIEND'S APARTMENT. SOMEONE NOTICED IT AND ALERTED HIM. THE SMOKE FROM THE FIRE WAS BLACK AND HAD THE SMELL OF AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. CAR WAS TOWED TO A DEALER IN CHRISTIANSBURG, VA WHERE IT IS NOW. THE DEALER IS SAYING THE FIRE PROBABLY STARTED FROM LEAVES IN THE UNDERCARRIAGE IN THE ARE WHERE THE MANIFOLD MEETS THE EXHAUST THEN TRAVELED TO THE UNDERHOOD AREA. THEY ARE REFUSING A WARRANTY OR SAFETY REPAIR. *DT*JB *DT*JB
Mfg Campaign: 11153458
Recall Date: Nov 24, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
MY JEEP HAS STALLED OUT WHILE I'M IN DRIVE THREE TIMES WITHIN THE LAST 24 HOURS. OIL IS FRESH AND HAS FULL TANK OF GAS.
Corrective Action:
MY JEEP HAS STALLED OUT WHILE I'M IN DRIVE THREE TIMES WITHIN THE LAST 24 HOURS. OIL IS FRESH AND HAS FULL TANK OF GAS.
Additional Notes:
MY JEEP HAS STALLED OUT WHILE I'M IN DRIVE THREE TIMES WITHIN THE LAST 24 HOURS. OIL IS FRESH AND HAS FULL TANK OF GAS.
Mfg Campaign: 11153284
Recall Date: Nov 23, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
MY CAR STARTING DISPLAYING THAT THE OIL PRESSURE WAS LOW, AND IS NOT BEEN THE FIRST OIL CHANGE, I HAD 4353 MILES ON IT, AND WHEN I CHECK THE OIL THERE WAS NONE, HAD TO PUT IN 5 QUARTS OF OIL TO TOP IT, TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY PUT IN THE SCANNER(IT DOESNT WORK) AND THEY SAID THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG, THEY TOLD ME TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN 1000 MILES EXACTLY AFTER THEY CHANGED THE OIL, 650 MILES AFTER AND THE LIGHT OF THE OIL WHEN ON AGAIN
Corrective Action:
MY CAR STARTING DISPLAYING THAT THE OIL PRESSURE WAS LOW, AND IS NOT BEEN THE FIRST OIL CHANGE, I HAD 4353 MILES ON IT, AND WHEN I CHECK THE OIL THERE WAS NONE, HAD TO PUT IN 5 QUARTS OF OIL TO TOP IT, TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY PUT IN THE SCANNER(IT DOESNT WORK) AND THEY SAID THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG, THEY TOLD ME TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN 1000 MILES EXACTLY AFTER THEY CHANGED THE OIL, 650 MILES AFTER AND THE LIGHT OF THE OIL WHEN ON AGAIN
Additional Notes:
MY CAR STARTING DISPLAYING THAT THE OIL PRESSURE WAS LOW, AND IS NOT BEEN THE FIRST OIL CHANGE, I HAD 4353 MILES ON IT, AND WHEN I CHECK THE OIL THERE WAS NONE, HAD TO PUT IN 5 QUARTS OF OIL TO TOP IT, TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY PUT IN THE SCANNER(IT DOESNT WORK) AND THEY SAID THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG, THEY TOLD ME TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN 1000 MILES EXACTLY AFTER THEY CHANGED THE OIL, 650 MILES AFTER AND THE LIGHT OF THE OIL WHEN ON AGAIN
Mfg Campaign: 11152871
Recall Date: Nov 20, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IN APPROXIMATELY 7 DAYS WHEN I HAVE STARTED THE VEHICLE TO LEAVE AND THE POWER STEERING ERROR WILL DISPLAY AND I HAVE 0 POWER STEERING! I DRIVE THIS DAILY ON THE INTERSTATE WITH MY CHILD AND I READ A FORUM WHERE SOME PEOPLE LOST POWER STEERING WHILE DRIVING, THIS IS NOT AN OPTION OR A RISK I AM WILLING TO TAKE.
Corrective Action:
THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IN APPROXIMATELY 7 DAYS WHEN I HAVE STARTED THE VEHICLE TO LEAVE AND THE POWER STEERING ERROR WILL DISPLAY AND I HAVE 0 POWER STEERING! I DRIVE THIS DAILY ON THE INTERSTATE WITH MY CHILD AND I READ A FORUM WHERE SOME PEOPLE LOST POWER STEERING WHILE DRIVING, THIS IS NOT AN OPTION OR A RISK I AM WILLING TO TAKE.
Additional Notes:
THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IN APPROXIMATELY 7 DAYS WHEN I HAVE STARTED THE VEHICLE TO LEAVE AND THE POWER STEERING ERROR WILL DISPLAY AND I HAVE 0 POWER STEERING! I DRIVE THIS DAILY ON THE INTERSTATE WITH MY CHILD AND I READ A FORUM WHERE SOME PEOPLE LOST POWER STEERING WHILE DRIVING, THIS IS NOT AN OPTION OR A RISK I AM WILLING TO TAKE.
Mfg Campaign: 11149903
Recall Date: Nov 7, 2018
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