Hi All
Let me start-off by saying I'm new to this forum, new to 4x4'ing and new to Jeep.
We picked up a Renegade Trailhawk a couple of months ago, primarily to do some cross country driving on what could potentially be some rough roads.
Taking into account the "Trail Rating" and the numerous undercarriage protection items as described in the brochure I was happy to join some friends on a day out at a local 4x4 trail... unfortunately however we picked up some damage:
It was only at this point that we discovered that the undercarriage is not quite as robust as one would have thought and in my opinion this is a HUGE design flaw.
I'm engaging with Jeep at the moment, not sure if they're going to come to the party and assist with the cost of repairs as we hope.
In the meantime, to the rest of you, please take extra care not to do the same damage, or make a point of getting some additional protection down there.
PS - We also picked up punctures in 3 of the 4 tyres
altogether not such a great experience, was expecting a lot more form the brand.
Let me start-off by saying I'm new to this forum, new to 4x4'ing and new to Jeep.
We picked up a Renegade Trailhawk a couple of months ago, primarily to do some cross country driving on what could potentially be some rough roads.
Taking into account the "Trail Rating" and the numerous undercarriage protection items as described in the brochure I was happy to join some friends on a day out at a local 4x4 trail... unfortunately however we picked up some damage:

It was only at this point that we discovered that the undercarriage is not quite as robust as one would have thought and in my opinion this is a HUGE design flaw.
I'm engaging with Jeep at the moment, not sure if they're going to come to the party and assist with the cost of repairs as we hope.
In the meantime, to the rest of you, please take extra care not to do the same damage, or make a point of getting some additional protection down there.
PS - We also picked up punctures in 3 of the 4 tyres