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.
Safety risk
A loss of fuel pressure can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
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.
Safety risk
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Engine
205
20,000 mi
Electrical system
159
15,000 mi
Unknown or other
109
14,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system
101
16,000 mi
Power train
62
17,500 mi
Service brakes
18
8,916 mi
Vehicle speed control
16
10,000 mi
Exterior lighting
13
16,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline
12
66,700 mi
Steering
11
1,540 mi
Visibility/wiper
11
3,500 mi
Air bags
8
19,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)
8
7,000 mi
Seat belts
7
15,000 mi
Structure: body
7
11,000 mi
Back over prevention: rearview system braking
4
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Seats
4
1,000 mi
Wheels
4
2,400 mi
Back over prevention
3
70,500 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
2
40,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling
2
131,350 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ECU/ECM)
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control
1
5,200 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: latch
1
1,300 mi
Parking brake
1
22,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light
1
45,000 mi
Tires
1
18,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
1
45,000 mi
Visibility
1
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The 2017 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2019 model has 5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.