10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
33,900 miles

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problem #92

Jan 072015

Renegade

  • miles
While I was driving, my sunshade visor fell down as if it were moved to block the sun while I was driving (I did not do it). I immediately pushed it back up because I could not see, it blocked my entire front windshield vision. After pushing it up, it fell back down within minutes. I immediately took it out of the holder and put it to the side. After researching the issue it is a common known issue. Service advisors say "they all do that". My question is, why would such a dangerous issue be widely accepted" Is increased chance of accident and death acceptable when it can be fixed" I have stopped 23 separate people and asked them about their sunvisor and EVERY SINGLE ONE had this same issue (ranging from 2015 to 2020).

- San Bernardino , CA, USA

problem #91

Jun 222022

Renegade

  • miles
cap-less fuel tank is broken, I was pumping my gas and pulled the exterior part off the cap-less fuel tank and It came right off. THAT SHOULD not happen

- Oceanside, CA, USA

problem #90

Aug 262022

Renegade

  • miles
Battery went dead, vehicle was jump started as per guide protocol, then vehicle would not shift out of Park. Had to use Emergency towing and release the shift with the shift lever override as described in the manual. Vehicle will now only go into gear with screwdriver, but it still will not recognize it is in gear and will not move. Warning lights of service transmission. Battery changed, vehicle is just sitting, there is NO explanation as to what to do, dealerships have no clue. Vehicle will roll and cause an accident if not propped behind the tires. Through Jeep forum, it is noted that this is an ongoing issue with this specific year/make/model. The "fix" is over $2000, it should be a recall and the manufacturers responsibility since it is a known issue. Jeep USED to be a reliable, dependable brand, unfortunately, this is the last one we will ever own.

- Kittanning, PA, USA

problem #89

Apr 302022

Renegade

  • miles
Vehicle was parked for a couple of hours on neighborhood street. Owner entered vehicle, shut driver door and then back windshield spontaneously shattered.

- Garland, TX, USA

problem #88

Feb 052022

Renegade

  • miles
Outside Temperature Sensor fail in temperature under 31 degrees which causes check engine light to come on and disables four wheel drive to engage while driving in snowy conditions. Took Jeep to dealership repair cost $600 for a vehicle I-€™ve only owned for 25 days with 51,000 miles, they informed me that later down the road I will have to repeat this process again because this is a very common expensive problem in Jeep forum.

- Akron, OH, USA

problem #87

Feb 052022

Renegade

  • miles
It mostly happens in the morning. While I-€™m driving to work which is less than 5 minutes away from where I live. The car would just shut down while I-€™m driving, lights would flicker and the car will stop. I would have to wait a few minutes or more to restart the vehicle and the drives normal. I bought the car from Carmax in May or June 2021. They told me there were no recalls. I look up the problem I-€™m having and found a previous recall about the same issue, on the same year, make and model. Need help

- Rex, GA, USA

problem #86

Jul 172021

Renegade 4-cyl

  • miles
While I was in the vehicle putting a 5 month old child in the car seat I had the door open. My wife was putting stuff in the passenger side door. Not thinking she got the remote start to cool the car off. Obviously the car wouldn-€™t start because the doors open. She tossed the keys in the center console like she normally does and shut the passenger door. I shut the drivers side rear door after placing the child in the car seat. All doors are locked and the keys are in the car. Unable to gain entry since we are not at home. 911 was called and police and fire showed up promptly and gain entry. The child is fine but we feel this should be addressed. I have been able to recreate the situation multiple times.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #85

Apr 172021

Renegade

  • miles
I parked my car in the garage on a Monday got ready to go the very next day car started but wouldn't go in gear and the dash board was saying service engine and transmission there was no warning any time before

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #84

Jan 282021

Renegade

  • 106,000 miles
I will start this off by saying I've had a few problems with my 2015 Jeep Renegade including A/C problems, power outlets(back seat 110V outlet, cargo outlets & built in flashlight) shutting off after only a few minutes of usage. The blind spot assistance will randomly pop up when driving saying 'blind spot assist is temporarily unavailable' the biggest one being what's happening now which is what I'll explain below but to inform you more I'll include that it had 96K when I got the truck and had always kind of had a jerky feel when shifting between gears which I read was kind of normal, so I didn't put much thought into it until now. My truck was sitting in my driveway for 2 days without being moved and when I went to leave the battery was dead. I hadn't left anything on, lights, radio, ect. It had happened a few times before but I didn't think much of it till now. So after I charge the battery long enough to get the vehicle started it finally fires up but all these messages come across the screen: Check engine, service transmission, blind spot temporarily out of service, passageway entry unavailable, along with a few more. I give it a minute having the truck running to reset these things their selves and most do except a few. The check engine light was still on along with the biggest problem which is the service transmission warning that has the truck stuck in gear; it won't shift out of park. I tried disconnecting the battery terminals for about 20 minutes seeing if the software will reset that way but it didn't help still has the message on the screen. I eventually had to have it towed to a dealership for repair. They've had it 4 days now and I'm still not sure what the problem diagnosis is but am dreading this major issue.

- Marion, IN, USA

problem #83

May 012020

Renegade 4-cyl

  • miles
Vehicle VIN: [xxx], Jeep Renegade, 57000 miles I purchased a Jeep Renegade for my wife at [xxx] in killeen. To make a long story short, the dealership ran into a VIN error that we were told was fixed, but it never was because we remain having issues with insurance. I work in law enforcement and looked up NHTSA documentation that says the dealership should contact the manufacturer upon finding a discrepancy and apparently this was never done. The dealership also told us the Jeep was in a minor accident and we found out the crash was worse than minor, the vehicle has electrical issues and only one key fob. We were promised another key fob made, but have just got the runaround since purchase. The vehicle will not lock sometimes and we are worried it will not unlock during an emergency. The vehicle continually tells us the key fob is not in the vehicle while driving and while stationary. The Jeep also has transmission issues we were never told about. The dealership will not respond to these issues and I need to find someone to help. I have gone up there and spoke to the manager at sales and at parts/service. They told me several times they would call me back after getting my information, but nothing has been done. Dealership location: [xxx] - 5200 E. central Texas expy in killeen 76542, ph. (254)699-2909. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Kempner, TX, USA

problem #82

Aug 062020

Renegade

  • 82,000 miles
I am replacing my coolant fan for the third time! I am replacing my day running light for the seventh time. The coolant fan stop running again. This is the third time in less than two years. The light has been replaced several times.

- Reisterstown, MD, USA

problem #81

Mar 032020

Renegade

  • 85,000 miles
My air conditioning went out took it to a couple different garages and they said it's a sensor in the passenger mirror called ambient temperature sensor. Now it won't register the temperature outside so it won't let my air conditioning run. This Jeep was bought brand new shouldn't have this happening it's only 5 years old. I have children and can't even use air conditioning in a newer car.

- New Cumberland, WV, USA

problem #80

Jul 242019

Renegade

  • miles
There is a terrible under carriage noise as if one of the welds didn't hold. I took it to a repair shop and they said that the pan under the car was making noise and I would have to take it to the dealership. It was not damaged by anything, it just started making this noise.

- Cherry Valley, IL, USA

problem #79

Dec 022016

Renegade 4-cyl

  • 20,000 miles
Stereo/infotainment center shuts off randomly while vehicle is on. When bluetooth is in use while driving, radio turns on when car is off and call is ended.

- Stockton, CA, USA

problem #78

Jan 152020

Renegade

  • 33,600 miles
My check engine light came on and the thermostat light continued to rise until my car shut down. After letting it sit for about 5 minutes it started again. The engine light remained on and if I idle at all the thermostat climbs. I took it to my mechanic and he told me it was listed as a recall as the engine overheats and faulty cooling system. I haven't seen a recall but have seen similar complaints.

- Cooper City, FL, USA

problem #77

Aug 142019

Renegade

  • 80,000 miles
Check engine light randomly comes on at higher speeds on the freeway and then goes back off. Last time it was on, went to repair shop and had it hooked up to the dialysis machine and it stated that the thermostat needed replacing. But the check engine light never stays on. After I stop the car and restart it, it's off. It also randomly lurches forward or shakes while in drive or parked. I've already had to replace the radiator fan which kept blowing fuses due to the fan going off track and getting stuck. I thought that fixed the jumping, but it still occurs. Just less often. My mysky panel engine is also broken and will not open. Starts to open, then closes or stops completely after only an inch or two of opening.

- Conway, AR, USA

problem #76

Jan 232020

Renegade

  • miles
My Jeep Renegade stalls when I make a slow speed turn. While making a left turn to get on the on ramp to a lah, the car dies. I almost got hit from behind by people trying to go up the on -ramp behind me. The car dies when making a left turn crossing traffic & I almost got killed. The traction control light blinks. These incidents take place on dry pavement. I now see other people having the same issues are posting complaints on the internet on a Jeep forum. Why has Jeep / fca not addressed this ? this is a safety hazard as the car dies for no reason and you can not move the car. There should be a re-call on this. There are documented problems with this & nothing is being done! my car shuts down for no reason.

- Torrington, CT, USA

problem #75

Jan 062020

Renegade

  • 0 miles
My 2015 Jeep Renegade has a defect. The key has gotten stuck in the ignition numerous times since I first bought it new. It is an ongoing safety issue. I can't just walk away from my vehicle whenever this happens because it can get stolen. I still don't know how to fix this problem though I try everything, even starting the car again and driving it around for a little longer. Even the car service personnel have complained that they can't get the key out.

- Whittier, CA, USA

problem #74

Jan 012020

Renegade

  • 75,000 miles
Doors will not lock / unlock with key fab. Lights flash as if locking but dont lock. Jeep remains open and vulnerable to theft without you knowing.

- West Warwick, RI, USA

problem #73

Dec 252019

Renegade

  • 64,000 miles
Returning home on highway christmas day. Car would not accelerate. Was stuck in a low gear. Had to be towed home.

- Salem, MA, USA

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