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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

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Latches/locks/linkages complaints

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1,300 miles · Jan 26, 2023

Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingLatches/locks/linkages

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The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated while opening the driver’s side door water was leaking from underneath the door, causing electrical issue with the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the computer was replaced; however, the failure persisted. On another occasion, while starting the vehicle, the contact smelled an abnormal odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but no cause for the issue was found. The contact also stated that the trunk would independently open. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and no cause for the failure was found. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 1,300.

NHTSA ODI #11503781

Official recalls

18V731000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

Oct 17, 2018

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A loss of fuel pressure can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

18V524000 · Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood

Aug 9, 2018

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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