KNOWN FAULTS · Jeep

Jeep Renegade 1.0 / 1.3 Turbo common problems.

2014–2026 · Petrol

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4 known faults with sources

Applies if: Brazil only; Renegade B1 MY 2022–2026 built up to 06/03/2026 with the 1.3 EYJ engine; TSB 14-002-26 and the specified DTCs. Not the 1.0 or other markets.

1.3 EYJ high-pressure fuel pump contaminationFuel system

Engine / equipment: Only the configurations, markets and VINs specified in each association.
Period mentioned: Specific production period stated in the condition and evidence.
Symptoms: MIL, rough idle or partial power loss with DTC P0087-00, P0088-00 or P0089-00.
Possible cause described: Debris in the pump can disrupt fuel pressure on vehicles covered by the bulletin.
Check for the garage: Confirm Brazil, EYJ engine, VIN and DTCs. Exclude if P0169/P0171. Compare actual/target rail pressure and low pressure: at 5.2–6 bar follow approved cleaning; replace pump and pipe only if unresolved. Below 5.2 bar diagnose low pressure and do not apply this repair.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate. Confirm repair eligibility and terms by VIN.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

P0087-00 P0088-00 P0089-00

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FCA / Stellantis (published by NHTSA): TSB 14-002-26

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Applies if: Only cars built up to 21/2/2020 without a drain hole in the silencer.

Won't start in frost because of frozen water in the silencer (500X, Renegade and Compass)Exhaust and emissions

Engine / equipment: Fiat 500X (2016–2020), Jeep Renegade (2015–2020) and Jeep Compass (2017–2018) built without a drain hole in the silencer
Period mentioned: 2015–2020
Symptoms: Below freezing the starter turns but the engine does not start; on days without frost it starts fine. More likely after short trips.
Possible cause described: Condensation water collects in the rear silencer and freezes, blocking the exhaust. FCA bulletin 09-004-20 (also valid in Europe) says to drill a 3 mm drain hole in the silencer.
Check for the garage: Ask the garage about bulletin 09-004-20 and whether the silencer already has the drain hole; until then, avoid leaving the car outside in frost right after a very short trip.
Cost cited in the source: Short garage job: drilling a drain hole; ask for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

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FCA bulletin 09-004-20 (NHTSA no. 10174206): silencer without a drain hole

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Applies if: Bulletin for Latin America, cars built up to 31/7/2019.

ABS and stability warning lights caused by oxidised or wet wheel speed sensorsBrakes / electronics

Engine / equipment: Renegade and Compass (II)
Period mentioned: 2018–2019
Symptoms: The ABS, stability control and engine warning lights come on together, especially after washing the car or in rain, and sometimes go off by themselves; codes C0031, C0034, C0037 or C003A.
Possible cause described: The wheel speed sensors oxidise or let water in. FCA has all four replaced (bulletin 05-001-20, October 2020) on Renegade and Compass cars built up to 31/7/2019 for Latin America.
Check for the garage: With the ABS light on the brakes work, but without ABS or stability control: drive carefully and go to the garage soon, where they can read the wheel sensor codes.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

C0031 C0034 C0037 C003A

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Jeep (NHTSA no. 10183067): bulletin 05-001-20, replacing all four wheel speed sensors because of oxidation or water (Renegade and Compass 2018–2020)

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Applies if: Weak points of this model from inspections, breakdown statistics and recalls; anything specific to one engine is stated in the sheet.

1.4 MultiAir turbo, oil dilution, 9-speed gearbox and campaigns on the RenegadeKnown weak points

Engine / equipment: Jeep Renegade (petrol, diesel and 4xe)
Period mentioned: 2014 onwards
Symptoms: The early 1.4 MultiAir turbo; oil dilution on the direct-injection petrols even at low mileage; a ZF 9-speed (4x4) that shifts badly from 4th to 5th; cracking door seals, wind noise and Uconnect faults; on diesels, typical high-mileage wear.
Possible cause described: Recalls (KBA): rear centre buckle (6/10/2014–21/1/2015), towbar (25/8/2014–25/6/2016), a 9-speed gearbox connection that could shift to neutral (2014–2015), an incorrectly updated airbag module (13/3/2018–6/4/2019) and curtain-airbag connectors (2020–2021).
Check for the garage: Check every campaign by VIN; check the oil level (dilution); test the automatic shifts.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

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Gebrauchtwagenberater: Jeep Renegade, typical problems

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