[joejamiejeep]

Has anyone has issues with the black side trim/moulding coming off? I had a piece on the right rear door pop partially off. Turns out there are 2 broken clips and the trim adhesive eventually gave way. I have not had it repaired yet but just curious if this has been an issue?

 

[Hypocrite]

Has anyone has issues with the black side trim/moulding coming off? I had a piece on the right rear door pop partially off. Turns out there are 2 broken clips and the trim adhesive eventually gave way. I have not had it repaired yet but just curious if this has been an issue?

I have not had that problem.

 

[LittleRedJeep]

Nope, no problems with the trim breaking free on my Latitude.

 

[raz-0]

Trim on mine is fine.

 

[CLShifter]

joejamiejeep, you seem to be the first with this particular problem. Congratulations?

I'd take it in and have them replace the clips and redo the adhesive. It could have been a bad install from the factory, or some freak impact that caused them to break.

Where on the vehicle is the trim coming off? Is it under one of the doors, where it says "NO STEP", by any chance? >

 

[JeepCares]

This is not a common concern that I've heard on my end, joejamiejeep. I'd recommend a trip to your dealership to take a look at this. If you would like assistance scheduling an appointment, please feel free to reach out.

 

[Renelimited]

My left front one does make some noises at times. May be because of a loose screw. Otherwise it is fine.

 

[joejamiejeep]

Thanks everyone. I already called the local dealer and it is a first for them. Of course they do not have the clips in stock. One good thing, it sounds as if mine is an "odd ball". Most appear to have the trim installed correctly. In fact on the rest of my vehicle, the trim appears to be on solid

 

[syzygy]

Thanks everyone. I already called the local dealer and it is a first for them. Of course they do not have the clips in stock. One good thing, it sounds as if mine is an "odd ball". Most appear to have the trim installed correctly. In fact on the rest of my vehicle, the trim appears to be on solid

Which piece of trim was it?

 

[joejamiejeep]

Right rear door, nearest to the door opening. It has separated from the body due to two broken attachment pins

 

[syzygy]

Right rear door, nearest to the door opening. It has separated from the body due to two broken attachment pins

Is it the bit along the bottom of the door or the bit beside the window?

 

[joejamiejeep]

it is along the bottom of the door to right where the door opens

 

[JeepCares]

Will the dealership be reaching out to you when clips arrive?

 

[joejamiejeep]

Jack

Yes, thanks a bunch for asking. The local dealer in Clearwater Florida ordered the clips and will let me know when they arrive. So far they have been very responsive, understanding that there have not been many Renegades to date with this problem. It is pretty obvious what occured; the moulding was not installed correctly at the factory (at least two broken clips), the tape was the only thing holding it in place and not much tape at that. The heat and rain took its tool over the past 8 weeks since delivery and off it came.

JoeJamie

 

[JeepCares]

Jack

Yes, thanks a bunch for asking. The local dealer in Clearwater Florida ordered the clips and will let me know when they arrive. So far they have been very responsive, understanding that there have not been many Renegades to date with this problem. It is pretty obvious what occured; the moulding was not installed correctly at the factory (at least two broken clips), the tape was the only thing holding it in place and not much tape at that. The heat and rain took its tool over the past 8 weeks since delivery and off it came.

JoeJamie

No problem! I'm happy to hear your dealership is taking good care of you. Please keep us posted on this once the new clips are installed!

 

[joejamiejeep]

Jack

I am going to bring the Renegade into my local dealership Wednesday. The clips are on factory backorder but they claim they may have another clip on hand that will work. It is a real bummer driving around with a new vehicle with a side molding held on by tape. I will wait to see the outcome on Wednesday but do not have much confidence with the body shop manager's correspondence with me via phone

Thanks
JoeJamie

 

[reyTHny]

It happened to me twice (each on both sides) when they installed my hitch receiver.

 

[JeepCares]

Jack

I am going to bring the Renegade into my local dealership Wednesday. The clips are on factory backorder but they claim they may have another clip on hand that will work. It is a real bummer driving around with a new vehicle with a side molding held on by tape. I will wait to see the outcome on Wednesday but do not have much confidence with the body shop manager's correspondence with me via phone

Thanks
JoeJamie

JoeJamie,

If this doesn't get worked out for you tomorrow, reach out to me through PM with your VIN, contact info, and dealership info, as well as the part number and order number for the clips (if your dealership provided you with this). I can see if it's possible to expedite things at all.

If a part is on backorder, unfortunately it may not be possible to expedite it, but there is a chance it could be done.

It happened to me twice (each on both sides) when they installed my hitch receiver.

Has this since been resolved for you, reyTHny?

 

[joejamiejeep]

Jack

The Renegade was repaired last Wednesday. The dealer had the clips in stock afterall, were in a wrong parts bin. Anyway good to go and thanks for checking in

JoeJamie

 

[reyTHny]

JoeJamie,

If this doesn't get worked out for you tomorrow, reach out to me through PM with your VIN, contact info, and dealership info, as well as the part number and order number for the clips (if your dealership provided you with this). I can see if it's possible to expedite things at all.

If a part is on backorder, unfortunately it may not be possible to expedite it, but there is a chance it could be done.



Has this since been resolved for you, reyTHny?

Jack,

Yes, but it took them 2 months overall to install my hitch receiver right. Excuses from; first time they did it so mistake happens, need to order special tools, wrong parts ordered, wrong parts delivered, parts on back order, technician absent, etc.
I was already dealing directly with the service manager, parts manager, general manager, and the owner but still all these incompetency on there part is unbelievable and their dealership has a 5 star rating from chrysler.