NHTSA Complaint #11636345 — 2020 JEEP RENEGADE ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11636345
Vehicle	2020 JEEP RENEGADE
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	June 30, 2023
Date Filed	January 16, 2025
Mileage	80,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was dark smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall and shut off after being shifted into drive. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the compression in the engine was low, and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage 80,000.

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