2017 JEEP RENEGADE Engine And Engine Cooling Problems

The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that after several attempts, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the cylinder, causing engine failure. In addition, an unknown part of the electrical system had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle remained at the dealer unrepaired. The contact stated that the engine block on the vehicle was serviced in 2020 under an undisclosed recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while her grandmother was driving at 20 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power and stalled. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that his grandmother called him, and he went to the site of the failure. After several attempts, the vehicle restarted. However, the vehicle drove slowly. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the residence, where the contact checked and found there was no oil in the engine. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed. The repair was pending. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V131000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.