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P0481 on JEEP RENEGADE

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
10
Most Affected
2015, 2017, 2016

What P0481 Means on Your JEEP RENEGADE

Real JEEP RENEGADE Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of coolant, and there was white smoke coming from under the hood. The check engine warning light was illuminated."

— 2015 JEEP RENEGADE owner • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING • Filed 08/05/2025

"Cooling circuit fan stopped working at 51k miles. engine light said service engine with dash engine light notification."

— 2015 JEEP RENEGADE owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE • Filed 09/13/2020

"Check engine light is on had code read p0481. found cooling fan assembly locked up."

— 2015 JEEP RENEGADE owner • ENGINE • Filed 06/10/2019

"2015 jeep renegade sport 4x4 2.4l 52,000 miles. noticeable fan noise and vibration from electric engine cooling fan, the then vehicle overheated, service engine light came on. service 4x4 light came on, and 4x4 functions failed and could not switch the 4x4 functions."

— 2015 JEEP RENEGADE owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE • Filed 08/25/2018

"Check engine error p0481, cooling system not working, thermostat temp increase when idle"

— 2015 JEEP RENEGADE owner • UNKNOWN OR OTHER • Filed 05/15/2018

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0481 on JEEP RENEGADE

40%
30%
10%
10%
10%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2015
7
2016
1
2017
2

What To Do Next

  1. 1
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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

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P0481 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026