NHTSA Complaint #11500943 — 2018 JEEP RENEGADE VISIBILITY/WIPER

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11500943
Vehicle	2018 JEEP RENEGADE
Component	VISIBILITY/WIPER
Date of Incident	January 1, 2018
Date Filed	January 9, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

The windshield is plagued by millions of dense specks that significantly impair visibility, especially when a light source is shone at it. This presents a significant safety hazard while driving, as it makes it difficult to see the road and the traffic clearly. So far the component hasn’t been inspected, but making a quick search on the internet revealed that there is plenty on unsolved situations like this one with similar vehicles.

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