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1999 Harney RenegadeProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1999 Harney Renegade, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage79kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 7, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Harney Renegade has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

1999 Harney Renegade recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components

Recall 02V-278 · Oct 22, 2002 · 8,581 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL, AND/OR THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, air: antilock

Recall 01V-130 · Apr 17, 2001 · 1,438 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD DISABLE THE ANTI-LOCK FUNCTION ON THE AFFECTED WHEEL WITHOUT PROVIDING THE REQUIRED OPERATOR WARNING THAT THE ABS FUNCTION REQUIRES SERVICING.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Recall 00V-173 · Jun 27, 2000 · 691 vehicles

Risk. FAILURE OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IN CERTAIN BRAKING SITUATIONS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Harney.

Best & worst years

1999 vs. every other Renegade year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Renegade median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1999 Harney Renegade, and the recalls they led to.

  1. WIRING HARNESS INCORRECTLY INSTALLEDSQ00013 · closed Jul 6, 2000
    No recall
In owners' words

What Renegade owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

REAR AXLE SEAL WAS LEAKING. WHEN REPAIRING THE SEAL, THE MECHANIC SAW THE BRAKE CALIPER WAS HITTING THE SUSPENSION BOLT. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE CALIPER PUSHED THE ROTOR AND HUB OUT WHICH CAUSED THE SEAL TO LEAK. THE AXLE COULD FAIL. A MONACO CORP. MECHANIC SAID TO RELOCATE THE CALIPER TO…
Complaint 10244614 · Oct 7, 2008 · 79,049 miles

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