JEEP RENEGADE 2018

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

646
Complaints
2
Recalls

Complaints & Recalls

646 Complaints 2 Recalls

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: 11104875 Other
Jun 30, 2018
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

BOUGHT NEW 2018 JEEP RENEGADE. TRAVELING FROM PANAMA CITY FLORIDA TO A NEW DUTY STATION AT FT. BLISS (EL PASO TEXAS). AT AROUND 400 MILES ON THE VEHICLE ODOMETER, WINDSHIELD STARTED CRACKING. AT AROUND 1400 MILES ON VEHICLE ODOMETER, TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE FAILED 5 SEPARATE TIMES WHILE TRYING TO GET TO A SAFE PLACE TO PULL OVER. WE WERE TRAVELING WEST ON INTERSTATE 10, POSTED SPEED LIMIT 80 MPH, APPROXIMATELY 4 FOOT OF SHOULDER SOME AREAS, ZERO FEET WHERE GUARD RAILS WERE.

Corrective Action:

BOUGHT NEW 2018 JEEP RENEGADE. TRAVELING FROM PANAMA CITY FLORIDA TO A NEW DUTY STATION AT FT. BLISS (EL PASO TEXAS). AT AROUND 400 MILES ON THE VEHICLE ODOMETER, WINDSHIELD STARTED CRACKING. AT AROUND 1400 MILES ON VEHICLE ODOMETER, TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE FAILED 5 SEPARATE TIMES WHILE TRYING TO GET TO A SAFE PLACE TO PULL OVER. WE WERE TRAVELING WEST ON INTERSTATE 10, POSTED SPEED LIMIT 80 MPH, APPROXIMATELY 4 FOOT OF SHOULDER SOME AREAS, ZERO FEET WHERE GUARD RAILS WERE.

Additional Notes:

BOUGHT NEW 2018 JEEP RENEGADE. TRAVELING FROM PANAMA CITY FLORIDA TO A NEW DUTY STATION AT FT. BLISS (EL PASO TEXAS). AT AROUND 400 MILES ON THE VEHICLE ODOMETER, WINDSHIELD STARTED CRACKING. AT AROUND 1400 MILES ON VEHICLE ODOMETER, TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE FAILED 5 SEPARATE TIMES WHILE TRYING TO GET TO A SAFE PLACE TO PULL OVER. WE WERE TRAVELING WEST ON INTERSTATE 10, POSTED SPEED LIMIT 80 MPH, APPROXIMATELY 4 FOOT OF SHOULDER SOME AREAS, ZERO FEET WHERE GUARD RAILS WERE.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11104875
Notice Date: Jun 30, 2018
Recall Date: Jun 30, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11104875 Other
Jun 30, 2018
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

BOUGHT NEW 2018 JEEP RENEGADE. TRAVELING FROM PANAMA CITY FLORIDA TO A NEW DUTY STATION AT FT. BLISS (EL PASO TEXAS). AT AROUND 400 MILES ON THE VEHICLE ODOMETER, WINDSHIELD STARTED CRACKING. AT AROUND 1400 MILES ON VEHICLE ODOMETER, TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE FAILED 5 SEPARATE TIMES WHILE TRYING TO GET TO A SAFE PLACE TO PULL OVER. WE WERE TRAVELING WEST ON INTERSTATE 10, POSTED SPEED LIMIT 80 MPH, APPROXIMATELY 4 FOOT OF SHOULDER SOME AREAS, ZERO FEET WHERE GUARD RAILS WERE.

Corrective Action:

BOUGHT NEW 2018 JEEP RENEGADE. TRAVELING FROM PANAMA CITY FLORIDA TO A NEW DUTY STATION AT FT. BLISS (EL PASO TEXAS). AT AROUND 400 MILES ON THE VEHICLE ODOMETER, WINDSHIELD STARTED CRACKING. AT AROUND 1400 MILES ON VEHICLE ODOMETER, TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE FAILED 5 SEPARATE TIMES WHILE TRYING TO GET TO A SAFE PLACE TO PULL OVER. WE WERE TRAVELING WEST ON INTERSTATE 10, POSTED SPEED LIMIT 80 MPH, APPROXIMATELY 4 FOOT OF SHOULDER SOME AREAS, ZERO FEET WHERE GUARD RAILS WERE.

Additional Notes:

BOUGHT NEW 2018 JEEP RENEGADE. TRAVELING FROM PANAMA CITY FLORIDA TO A NEW DUTY STATION AT FT. BLISS (EL PASO TEXAS). AT AROUND 400 MILES ON THE VEHICLE ODOMETER, WINDSHIELD STARTED CRACKING. AT AROUND 1400 MILES ON VEHICLE ODOMETER, TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE FAILED 5 SEPARATE TIMES WHILE TRYING TO GET TO A SAFE PLACE TO PULL OVER. WE WERE TRAVELING WEST ON INTERSTATE 10, POSTED SPEED LIMIT 80 MPH, APPROXIMATELY 4 FOOT OF SHOULDER SOME AREAS, ZERO FEET WHERE GUARD RAILS WERE.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11104875
Notice Date: Jun 30, 2018
Recall Date: Jun 30, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11104875 Other
Jun 30, 2018
Defect Description:

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Potential Consequences:

BOUGHT NEW 2018 JEEP RENEGADE. TRAVELING FROM PANAMA CITY FLORIDA TO A NEW DUTY STATION AT FT. BLISS (EL PASO TEXAS). AT AROUND 400 MILES ON THE VEHICLE ODOMETER, WINDSHIELD STARTED CRACKING. AT AROUND 1400 MILES ON VEHICLE ODOMETER, TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE FAILED 5 SEPARATE TIMES WHILE TRYING TO GET TO A SAFE PLACE TO PULL OVER. WE WERE TRAVELING WEST ON INTERSTATE 10, POSTED SPEED LIMIT 80 MPH, APPROXIMATELY 4 FOOT OF SHOULDER SOME AREAS, ZERO FEET WHERE GUARD RAILS WERE.

Corrective Action:

BOUGHT NEW 2018 JEEP RENEGADE. TRAVELING FROM PANAMA CITY FLORIDA TO A NEW DUTY STATION AT FT. BLISS (EL PASO TEXAS). AT AROUND 400 MILES ON THE VEHICLE ODOMETER, WINDSHIELD STARTED CRACKING. AT AROUND 1400 MILES ON VEHICLE ODOMETER, TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE FAILED 5 SEPARATE TIMES WHILE TRYING TO GET TO A SAFE PLACE TO PULL OVER. WE WERE TRAVELING WEST ON INTERSTATE 10, POSTED SPEED LIMIT 80 MPH, APPROXIMATELY 4 FOOT OF SHOULDER SOME AREAS, ZERO FEET WHERE GUARD RAILS WERE.

Additional Notes:

BOUGHT NEW 2018 JEEP RENEGADE. TRAVELING FROM PANAMA CITY FLORIDA TO A NEW DUTY STATION AT FT. BLISS (EL PASO TEXAS). AT AROUND 400 MILES ON THE VEHICLE ODOMETER, WINDSHIELD STARTED CRACKING. AT AROUND 1400 MILES ON VEHICLE ODOMETER, TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE FAILED 5 SEPARATE TIMES WHILE TRYING TO GET TO A SAFE PLACE TO PULL OVER. WE WERE TRAVELING WEST ON INTERSTATE 10, POSTED SPEED LIMIT 80 MPH, APPROXIMATELY 4 FOOT OF SHOULDER SOME AREAS, ZERO FEET WHERE GUARD RAILS WERE.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11104875
Notice Date: Jun 30, 2018
Recall Date: Jun 30, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11101462 Other
Jun 12, 2018
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

THE SKY VIEW ROOF 1 OF 2 PANELS FLEW OFF WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY.

Corrective Action:

THE SKY VIEW ROOF 1 OF 2 PANELS FLEW OFF WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY.

Additional Notes:

THE SKY VIEW ROOF 1 OF 2 PANELS FLEW OFF WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11101462
Notice Date: Jun 12, 2018
Recall Date: Jun 12, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11093945 Other
May 15, 2018
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING STRAIGHT AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH ON STATE ROUTE 31 IN LAKEPORT, NY. THE POWER STEERING LOCKED THE STEERING WHEEL IN PLACE AND IT WAS IMMOVEABLE. THE HILL ASSIST NEEDS SERVICE LIGHT APPEARED ALONG WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO TURN AND CAME TO A STOP NEAR THE SHOULDER AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO PULL THE WHEEL.

Corrective Action:

THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING STRAIGHT AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH ON STATE ROUTE 31 IN LAKEPORT, NY. THE POWER STEERING LOCKED THE STEERING WHEEL IN PLACE AND IT WAS IMMOVEABLE. THE HILL ASSIST NEEDS SERVICE LIGHT APPEARED ALONG WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO TURN AND CAME TO A STOP NEAR THE SHOULDER AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO PULL THE WHEEL.

Additional Notes:

THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING STRAIGHT AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH ON STATE ROUTE 31 IN LAKEPORT, NY. THE POWER STEERING LOCKED THE STEERING WHEEL IN PLACE AND IT WAS IMMOVEABLE. THE HILL ASSIST NEEDS SERVICE LIGHT APPEARED ALONG WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO TURN AND CAME TO A STOP NEAR THE SHOULDER AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO PULL THE WHEEL.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11093945
Notice Date: May 15, 2018
Recall Date: May 15, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11093945 Other
May 15, 2018
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING STRAIGHT AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH ON STATE ROUTE 31 IN LAKEPORT, NY. THE POWER STEERING LOCKED THE STEERING WHEEL IN PLACE AND IT WAS IMMOVEABLE. THE HILL ASSIST NEEDS SERVICE LIGHT APPEARED ALONG WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO TURN AND CAME TO A STOP NEAR THE SHOULDER AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO PULL THE WHEEL.

Corrective Action:

THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING STRAIGHT AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH ON STATE ROUTE 31 IN LAKEPORT, NY. THE POWER STEERING LOCKED THE STEERING WHEEL IN PLACE AND IT WAS IMMOVEABLE. THE HILL ASSIST NEEDS SERVICE LIGHT APPEARED ALONG WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO TURN AND CAME TO A STOP NEAR THE SHOULDER AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO PULL THE WHEEL.

Additional Notes:

THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING STRAIGHT AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH ON STATE ROUTE 31 IN LAKEPORT, NY. THE POWER STEERING LOCKED THE STEERING WHEEL IN PLACE AND IT WAS IMMOVEABLE. THE HILL ASSIST NEEDS SERVICE LIGHT APPEARED ALONG WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO TURN AND CAME TO A STOP NEAR THE SHOULDER AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO PULL THE WHEEL.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11093945
Notice Date: May 15, 2018
Recall Date: May 15, 2018

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