10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
27,609 miles

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problem #55

Jun 022018

Renegade

  • miles
The vehicle turn off again (second time) when I was driving. Thats make a discontrol in the transmission and I cant turn on the vehicle. I went today 06/09/2018 to a Jeep dealer in puerto rico ans they said the Jeep is ok. Everything is ok.

- Cayey, PR, USA

problem #54

Apr 182018

Renegade

  • miles
The Renegade turn off when I'm driving at least 4 times in this year. Thats make a discontrol in the transmission.

- Cayey, PR, USA

problem #53

Oct 262016

Renegade

  • 17,000 miles
For the fourth time I took my car to the service at the dealer, and for the fourth time the same problem occurred received a 'service power steering' dashboard message....and the vehicle has no power steering. I have 20,000 miles on my vehicle. After I leave the car for two month in the dealer finally they call me and said my car was reedy as today March 2018 but continues with the same problem. I am of course concerned that my power steering could fail while I am driving the vehicle could cause serious accident. This happen one time already, I'm very frustrate I don't know what to do this point. If some could help me or indicate what to do thanks. Same problem here- except total loss of steering while on highway. Numerous electrical issues, 7 total since 2016, 16 days and counting in service bay and not driveable. This car is a nightmare. Dealer service they don't know how to service

- Stickney Il, IL, USA

problem #52

Dec 042017

Renegade

  • miles
Takata recall there are multiple electrical problems occurring with the vehicle, along with mechanical problems and the car is used to commute to work and home. These issues have never occurred with any other new car we have purchased from a lot. I feel unsafe driving the car with my family unsure of what other problem may occur.

- Hialeah, FL, USA

problem #51

Feb 272016

Renegade

  • 15 miles
Engine hesitates when trying to accellerate from just stopped to 30mph and gear feels like it is in a lower gear than it is even though it is an automatic. Dashboard completely flickers all areas of operation until finally showing mph. When I purchased vehicle brand new, it had to be towed into dealer next morning. Dealer stated battery was dead and needed charged as well as there being little to no oil in vehicle. I have never encountered this with a new vehicle before. Also the mesh from the passenger door is separating from the handle as of 1 week from purchase.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #50

Jan 022018

Renegade

  • miles
Transmission did not shift into gear after making a turn and returning to the gas pedal, did not shift into gear going up a hill, souding like it went into downhill assist on flat ground, rolls backwards after parked or clunks when going inot reverse also slams into first at time after take off. Heated seats turn doen or off after 25 min, heating stearing light will be on and wheel is cold, radio chamges chhanells or volume when controls arent being used, remote start doesnt always work car has been to dealer several times for repair and still not fixed and have not returned my calls to bring it back now at 36500 miles since they have not called back. Problems started around 6000 mile mark

- Monro, NY, USA

problem #49

Jan 182018

Renegade

  • 35,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the battery needed to be replaced. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. Three weeks later, the vehicle failed to start and the check engine indicator illuminated. Additionally, the shifter would not engage out of park. The vehicle was towed to pischke motors of la crosse (434 4th St, la crosse, wi 54601) the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 35,000.

- Lacrosse, WI, USA

problem #48

Dec 202017

Renegade 4WD 4-cyl

  • 19,748 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Renegade. The outside temperature gauge displayed 34 degrees on the instrument panel. But the actual temperature was 21 degrees on the weather channel app. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to koons tysons Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (2050 chain bridge rd, vienna, va 22182, (703) 790-0900) for repairs. The contact notified the manufacturer for assistance and was informed that Jeep was operating within the design parameters. The failure mileage was 19,748. The consumer stated the VIN in short when character note provided when car was purchased but stated it is the correct VIN.

- Vienna, VA, USA

problem #47

Dec 072017

Renegade

  • 43,524 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that the gear shift would automaliclly shift in sport mode while driving, which caused the vehicle to slow down. The contact had to pull over to the side of the road to place the vehicle back in gear. The contact also stated that the air bag and other unknown warning indicators illuminated without warning. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer (criswell Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Fiat (84 bureau dr, gaithersburg, md 20878 (240) 252-2592). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer, but no failures were found. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 43,524.

- Clarksburg, MD, USA

problem #46

Nov 092017

Renegade

  • 46,000 miles
Twice in two weeks, while driving, the engine has shut off. The first time is happened was on October 29th, 2017 and the next time was this morning November 9th. The first time happened on a city street while slowing down to make a left hand turn, and the other happened with the foot on the gas trying to merge onto I-90 from the ogden on ramp. The radio and interior electrical systems continue to work, but the engine has shut off. Turning the key won't just turn on the car again. You have to hold it in the on position a few times for it to finally turn on.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #45

Oct 122017

Renegade

  • 56,600 miles
I was driving down the highway, speeding up to reach the 70 mph speed limit, when suddenly my car stalled out and began decelerating. The check engine light came on and the warning "service electronic throttle control " flashed across the screen. The car continued to decelerate so I pulled over and restarted the car.

- Blair, OK, USA

problem #44

Sep 132017

Renegade

  • 43,000 miles
My 2015 Jeep Renegade has 43K miles on it and I am on my 3rd transmission, my radiator electrical fan has gone out twice, inside dash flashes warning lights like rear brake like not working, head lights not working, plus the car has shut off twice will driving.

- Ewa Beach, HI, USA

problem #43

Sep 112017

Renegade

  • 91,000 miles
My radiator fan assembly was vibrating while the engine was running. It has now failed. The part has over 4000 back ordered with no eta available.

- Grandview, MO, USA

problem #42

Sep 132017

Renegade

  • 34,500 miles
Cooling fan motor smoking perfusely. And wobbling making a rattling sound, working intermitently.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #41

Sep 042017

Renegade

  • 40,813 miles
While sitting at a stop light, smoke began to come out from under the hood and the check engine light came on. I pulled over as soon as came to a parking lot. The radiator cooling fan had melted and was smoking. The vehicle has 40,813 miles on it, and this is covered under the extended warranty. The issue is that there are no replacement parts available from the manufacture. The dealer has another one just like mine that has been there for over a month for the same issue.

- Clarksville, TN, USA

problem #40

Aug 212017

Renegade

  • 27,500 miles
The radiator fan is messing up. Moving around in the engine and not working most of the time. The temps in the engine are going higher than they should beucase the fan is failing.

- Westminster, SC, USA

problem #39

Jul 062016

Renegade

  • 16,027 miles
At river oaks Chrysler-Plymouth-Jeep: 7/6/2016 - (1) red lights "on" in upper console that dials 911 and emergency road services. (2) radio display indicates radio needs service; radio replaced by dealership. At northwest Chrysler - Jeep - Dodge - Ram: 4/24/2017 - all lights failed while I was driving back from lunch. Back up lights, turn signals - all lights were not working and I drove immediately to closest Jeep dealer, near work. The lights were back on after 5 minutes or so, and the dealer could not find a problem. No work was performed on the vehicle. 7/14/2016 - (1) red light still on and dealer never fixed; still an issue as of 8/14/2017. (2) after new radio installed, apps were missing; back up camera not working; bluetooth not working; radio cannot access wi-fi. New 8/14/2017 (will take to helfman dealership today, where I originally purchased the vehicle on 5/5/2015): On or about 8/1/2017; large warning light came on when I started the car (I say large because it was in part of console that shows speed, miles traveled and other customizable screens) indicating that it needed some type service right away, but it disappeared within 5-10 seconds. Will also try to get dealer to explore red lights in upper console that are still present and occurring after more than one year. They appear and stay after I turn the car off and let it rest only a few minutes. Red lights are not present if car sits for several minutes or overnight.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #38

Jul 072017

Renegade

  • 3,240 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Renegade. While the vehicle was stationary, it stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure occurred on numerous occasions while driving and while stationary. In addition, there were several electrical failures with the lighting and the door locks. On a separate occasion, the contact stated that the windshield was replaced. Several unknown dealers were contacted about the series of failures over a period of 15 months ever since the vehicle was purchased. The dealers could not duplicate the failures. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that the matter was in the legal department of Chrysler. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 3,240.

- Riverview, FL, USA

problem #37

Jun 202017

Renegade

  • 16,800 miles
Sometimes when turning the traction control light turns on and the car will not accelerate even when the accelerator is depressed - lasts momentarily then corrects itself

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #36

Jun 172017

Renegade

  • 27,219 miles
One problem I dealt with was a crack on my front windshield from top to bottom, dealership ship had me back and forth with this ! it doesn't show that something hit it, the other problem is the radio turn off with out me able to turn it back on with everything else going off after that. Meaning I couldn't tell the speed I was going as I was driving, gas level, anything else. After it turn back on the emergency break goes off and I'm on the freeway and almost cost a serous crash. The last this that happen on Saturday 6/17/2017 was the same thing with the radio going off and ac not working at all and over heating. Turn off my car and it was leaking from the radiator. Second time I seen it over heat and low on the radiator. I have complain many times to the dealership ship about electronic problems and the emergency break setting off when I'm on the freeway. The front windshield I complain since I got my car. All they did was have me back and forth with it. Also the back set seatbelt sit belts sometimes lock where you can't put it on or it's stuck.

- La Porte, TX, USA

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