10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
28,554 miles

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problem #212

Dec 102020

Renegade 4-cyl

  • miles
There is a recall on the 2017 renegade but somehow my jeep isn-€™t on the list even though I am having the exact issue - they think the oil pump isn-€™t working correctly. The vehicle just stops driving when in drive. Which is terrifying. It happened twice and we contacted FCA twice to have them do nothing. They said we have to drive the vehicle for 2000 miles in order to read the oil level - which is nuts. I can-€™t get in a vehicle that just stops working while driving, it-€™s a huge liability. It-€™s been sitting at the service department in a dealership for a year and a half and no one will help.

- Saratoga, CA, USA

problem #211

Jan 132022

Renegade

  • miles
Vehicle shuts off while driving as well as taking turns. Just shuts off with no warning. After it shuts off the lightning bolt in parentheses (electronic throttle control system) comes on, then goes away. Car shows as still running, but won't move. The low oil gauge comes on and then car stops moving. Very unsafe for vehicle to just "stop moving" or "shut off" in the middle of driving, or in the middle of an intersection. When this happens, I have to put the car in park, turn it off and then start it again. It usually takes several attempts to get it to start. It happens when I-€™m going at a slow rate of speed.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #210

Dec 302021

Renegade

  • miles
When I am driving the car, it jerks. I have all my maintenance up to par. The dealership can find nothing wrong with it.

- Dime Box, TX, USA

problem #209

Nov 102021

Renegade 4-cyl

  • 46,568 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was shifted into PARK and there was an abnormal noise detected. The oil warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 46,568. Consumer stated vehicle was diagnosis topped off the oil changed the oil and then checked at 1500 miles from the oil changed to ensure that the oil did not drop.

- Scottsdale, AZ, USA

problem #208

Oct 222021

Renegade

  • miles
My car is stalling as I drive. It is completely shutting off. I had recall w84 performed. The problem is believed to be the recall UB2. This has been confirmed by a dealer. I am afraid for my life and believe that this defect will likely cause a crash.

- Nazareth, PA, USA

problem #207

Oct 292021

Renegade

  • miles
The car is unable to maintain a charge and the engine will shut off while driving

- Bradenton, FL, USA

problem #206

Sep 252021

Renegade

  • miles
Car is hesitating and bucking, shaking. Engine light came on and stayed on. Engine light flashes intermittently. It is available upon request. i see that some 2017-2018 renegades had an engine recall but it doesn't show up on this web site for this vin. I didn't see a "code" but not sure where i would see that anyway. This began yesterday when we were 80 miles from home. Made it back.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #205

Aug 302021

Renegade

  • miles
Vehicle stalled after overheating and now has a blown head gasket

- Gainesville, GA, USA

problem #204

Aug 312021

Renegade

  • miles
I have a 2017 Jeep Renegade. The engine needs to be completely replaced due to faulty manufactured engine. It would randomly turn off or stall, or sometimes engine kept turning and wouldn-€™t start. The bearings broke off inside the engine and now JEEP is trying NOT to cover it and I can-€™t get any help after speaking to 7 diff Case Managers. There has been zero help from them in regards to their liability in this. There is already a class action lawsuit filed, in 2020. It is sad that they are handling clients this way. I was very nice and I work in customer service so I understand what is possible etc. The Jeep mechanic locally, called on my case to verify and tell them that my engine needs to be replaced as a direct correlation of the recalled parts and that they were on back order for months. During those months I tried to have recalled parts replaced and couldn-€™t because the parts are on back order. During this time my warranty became invalid, because I exceeded 60,000 miles. I-€™m currently at 62,000 miles. At the time I attempted to have recalls fixed I was under 60,000 miles. Secondly the warranty expires In 2022. Regardless, the recalls caused the engine needing to be replaced. Please advise what my options are to ensure I don-€™t have to pay to replace the whole engine. Thank you

- Mckinney , TX, USA

problem #203

Sep 012021

Renegade

  • miles
The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that after she left her battery running, she returned to start the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to start without warning. As she made multiple attempts to start the vehicle, she heard an abnormal ticking noise emit from the vehicle. The contact had her vehicle jump-started and the vehicle resumed normal operation. As the contact began driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle started to hesitate upon the depression of the accelerator pedal without warning. The contact had yet to take the vehicle to be serviced or diagnosed. The dealer nor the manufacturer was yet notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was unknown

- Denton, TX, USA

problem #202

Aug 022021

Renegade

  • 55,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving approximately 60-70 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact-€™s daughter exited the vehicle and pushed the vehicle to the side of the roadway. The contact-€™s daughter turned off the vehicle and waited approximately 15 minutes to restart the vehicle. The vehicle resumed normal functions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine was consuming oil. The engine oil was replaced however, after 1,500 miles the failure recurred, and the engine was replaced with a new engine. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

- Kissimmee, FL, USA

problem #201

Aug 152021

Renegade

  • miles
The car only has 23k miles and the engine cooling fan has ceased to work. I had to stop on the side of the road for over an hour when I noticed the coolant temperature rising to dangerous levels. Jeep issued a recall for this part on Renegades but my VIN was not included in the recall for some reason even though it was obviously affected.

- Astoria, NY, USA

problem #200

Aug 102021

Renegade

  • 95,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated while reversing out of the driveway, the vehicle inadvertently stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated she turned off the vehicle and was unable to restart it after several attempts. The contact also stated that the vehicle was making an abnormal clicking sound while attempting to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The contact was still awaiting a call back. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

- Kyle, TX, USA

problem #199

Jul 282021

Renegade

  • miles
We brought the car for the second appointment to complete the mopar W80 recall which was supposed to be done after 1500 miles from the first service. The tech TJ from Autonation Chrysler, Jeep Ram in Katy Texas told me on 07/28/21 that our car was the first car that had come up that was consuming oil and that he thought the engine needed to be replaced. He said the request had been sent to mopar for approval. On 07/29/21 he called and stated that mopar had instructed that since we went 400 miles above the 1500 miles required for the second appointment, that we needed to drive it for another 1500 miles and bring it back. The tech confirmed the engine is consuming oil, we are told we are past 400 miles but asked to go another 1500 miles before the issue is addressed. This places my family and my daughter who drives this car at risk. Hope you can help address the situation.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #198

Jul 272021

Renegade

  • miles
While driving jeep will turn off on its own and oil pressure low warning turns on. This is really unsafe since it-€™s happened twice and on a busy street.

- Harlingen, TX, USA

problem #197

Apr 152018

Renegade

  • 20,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the vehicle suddenly loss power and stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that no issues were found; however, an unknown software was updated. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while driving. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer, who test drove the vehicle but could not determine the cause of the failure. The software was updated, and the engine oil was changed. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to a second dealer; Jeff Belzer Roseville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (2800 Long Lake Rd, Roseville, MN 55113) who diagnosed that the engine block needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.

- St Paul, MN, USA

problem #196

Jul 012019

Renegade

  • 68,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that the service engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, there were unknown warning lights flashing and illuminated on the instrument cluster. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.

- Glencoe, MN, USA

problem #195

Jul 012021

Renegade

  • miles
The 2.4 liter Tiger Shark Engine, burns one quart of oil every 1000 miles. Mine has only 32800 miles on it. Jeep sent me a email telling me about this. It affects 2015 thru 2020 year models with is engine.

- Bee Spring, KY, USA

problem #194

Jun 202021

Renegade

  • miles
Engine stalled. Restarted after fifteen minutes then quickly stalled again. Restarted again after thirty minutes (and continued operating as we turned around to return home. We were on the shoulder in heavy traffic on I-70 east of Loveland Pass in Colorado with light trailer in tow, Dealer reports it could not reproduce the problem. Vehicle was inspected by dealer service department. No symptoms or warning lamps came on prior to stalling. Engine temperature gauge was in normal range. Fuel level was between quarter and half tank. So, no warning beforehand.

- Louisville , CO, USA

problem #193

May 242021

Renegade

  • miles
it start to slow down then speed

- Fort Mill, SC, USA

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