10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
19,614 miles

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problem #68

Jul 052023

Renegade

  • miles
Lost use of audio/stereo/radio/apps/rear camera/ USB port/front power outlet/ hands free phone.

- Wildomar, CA, USA

problem #67

Dec 272024

Renegade

  • miles
Keyless entry working intermittently. Using 2 original key fobs, doors will lock, unlock, remote start and panic alarm will sound. Then they will not. Both keys respond the same. Either they are both working or they are both not working. Works most of the time, but then the system will stop working and the emergency key will be needed to access the vehicle.

- Everson, WA, USA

problem #66

Jul 122021

Renegade

  • miles
On more than one occasion, this car has stalled or stopped, leaving me coasting to the side of the road in active traffic. I was going about 30-35 mph. It has had oil consumption problems since 2021 when I purchased it. It was presented to me at point of sale as gas consumption...it wasn't getting good mileage and would need a tune up. Also misrepresented as having a spare and it did not. On 4 Aug 2024 I completed the most recent oil consumption test and it failed. Leith Jeep refused to provide me with paperwork and said "no charge." But it needed another quart of oil which I added. Before the test was completed it needed a quart of oil. I have all records and will attach here if possible or email under separate emails. Not sure how many doc can be attached. I had recall repairs made. My car is part of the class action lawsuit but is unsafe. I am told to correct I need a new engine which will cost me out of pocket $11,000 due to no longer under warranty. But it has had this problem since I bought it and prior, an oil consumption test was done by the dealer in possession then.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

problem #65

Aug 242024

Renegade

  • miles
My car has been struggling to speed up and now recently struggling to start. It did show a ADS light when trying to start and also something about a vehicle dynamic system.

- Rosharon, TX, USA

problem #64

May 232024

Renegade

  • miles
I'm getting multiple messages displayed saying lights are out when they are not, have had many instances where the language is changed to something else. And the cooling fan stops working intermittently causing over heating and most recent melted wiring harness plugs to and from fan.

- Greensboro, NC, USA

problem #63

May 142024

Renegade

  • miles
MySky Parts commonly break on Jeep Renegades and poise a safety concern that they do not close. During accident or inclement conditions this can endanger passengers and driver.

- Franklin Park, NJ, USA

problem #62

Apr 012022

Renegade

  • miles
My 2016 Jeep Renegade is my only vehicle for myself and family. There's an open recall (U90) for a part that must be installed by a certified dealership. However, the necessary part is unavailable and has been back ordered for over one year. There are no dealerships in the entire state which have this part avallable. I've been on a waitlist for this part about a year as well. My car registration is due next month in May, which requires this recall to be repaired prior to registration. I also need a smog test, but the recall involves emissions so my smog test is likely to fail. I have contacted Jeep customer service but the representative has stopped responding completely. I have reached out 3 additional times to this representative assigned to help me but have been ignored.

- La Mesa, CA, USA

problem #61

Mar 162024

Renegade

  • miles
Vehicle has a recall (U90). I am unable to renew my Vehicle Registration without proof of correction certificate. Dealer has refused to service my vehicle for the recall. I have been in contact since March 2023 for this recall. I am told there is a waiting list for the part. I am never contacted again for the service. I have asked to be added to the waiting list and they are stating they are unable to service my vehicle without first ordering the part. They are uncooperative and refusing to service a recall that is required for Vehicle Registration renewal.

- Long Beach, CA, USA

problem #60

Nov 272023

Renegade

  • miles
The sunroof on my Jeep opened by itself. There are issues all over the internet with same said problem with the Jeep Renegade MySky sunroof system. Jeep wants people to spend $3,500 to fix. can count on both hounds how many times I-??ve actually opened the sunroof to use it.

- Morgantown, WV, USA

problem #59

Oct 242022

Renegade

  • miles
In October 3 different incidents while driving my car went into netural by itself took car back to dealership each time each time it was not resolved The last incident I also was hit by a semi on the freeway with my 11year old child in the car at 5am took car back to dealership they have had my car since Oct Now being told it's the shifter To me this should be a recall being told by dealership and other mechanics this is an on going issue with this make and model This is huge safety hazard Unfortunately this part is on back order so I am out of a vehicle that I am still paying for since Oct Worst experience and concerned for others and their safety

- Marana, AZ, USA

problem #58

Dec 062022

Renegade

  • miles
In normal weather conditions, not raining or snowing, when making a slow turn across traffic or onto the road from a driveway the vehicle turns on the 'Traction Control'. The vehicle becomes a immobile and is a hazard from being hit from behind or the side when turning across traffic.

- Clovis, NM, USA

problem #57

Oct 042022

Renegade

  • miles
I started up my Renegade as usual and when I got to the stop sign at the end of my street, I had a message on the screen telling me to press the break and push the start button. I never turned my car off. No check engine lights before or after this incident.

- Stanfield, NC, USA

problem #56

Sep 092022

Renegade

  • miles
The traction control light will come on and the engine will lose power while the vehicle is making a turn at normal low-speed turns on dry pavement. This poses a serious safety hazard for drivers because unexpected loss of acceleration in a turn places the driver in danger of being hit from behind and/or at risk of being struck from the side when traction control comes on and the vehicle loses power while the driver is making a turn across traffic. We purchased this vehicle used on June 1, 2022 and have had multiple incidents of this happening, most recently this morning at 6:55 AM CST. I have not yet had it looked at by a dealer.

- Lincoln, NE, USA

problem #55

May 142022

Renegade

  • miles
While at an intersection as I was turning left across the side of oncoming traffic my vehicle completely stalled in the middle of the road the gas pedal was stuck and would not accelerate and then a code on my dash appeared Service Throttle Body, after 45 seconds the code went away and the veh was finally able to accelerate so I could move out of the middle of the oncoming traffic side of the road. I then proceeded to go straight until I could find a parking lot to pull into. Right before I was able to pull into the parking lot the Jeep did the same thing again. Would not accelerate, I put on my flashers, the same dash code came back on Service Throttle Body and after 45 seconds the Jeep went back to acting fine. I was finally able to pull into a parking lot and turn off the jeep.

- Enid, OK, USA

problem #54

Dec 242021

Renegade

  • miles
I have to keep disabling my traction control. I made a left turn onto a small back road and my traction control kicked on and the car accelerated causing me to almost wreck. Now I am having trouble getting the car to start. I practically have to stand on the brake to get it started. And all kinds of alerts pop up from time to time. Low tire pressure, emergency brake, bulbs out....etc.

- Nemacolin, PA, USA

problem #53

May 172021

Renegade

  • miles
After work I got in my renegade Trailhawk and turned it on as usual to go home. Upon starting up the vehicle, warning lights came on telling me the headlights, tail lights, blinkers, daytime lights, tag lights, parking lights and back up lights were not working or out. I got out and inspected them only to see they were in fact all still functioning as should be. I got someone from the dealership to look at the issue and was told it would be alright, but definitely get the service department to look at it in the morning. I am having it inspected today by the service department and hopefully the issue will be resolved. As an update on this particular issue, I took the Renegade to the Service department the next morning and after just a few minutes I was informed this would be remedied within less than 15 -20 minutes. Apparently there was a new update to the system that was installed by the awesomely knowledgeable crew at Marshall CDJR and I haven-??t had any of the same issues since.

- Marshall, MO, USA

problem #52

Jul 142021

Renegade

  • miles
I have a problem with the radiator fan!it was fix last yr, was a recall also and now is giving me the engine light showing in the computer is something with the radiator fan!i took it to a place where they deal with Jeep brand and I don-??t know why didn-??t last longer if they fix it!!i need to know why do I have to pay when it was a recall"tomorrow I have the apt but I will end up paying for this problem when they should of just fix it the 1st time, right?since it was a recall, why do I have to pay?is only been a yr since they did this recall!radiator fan are suppose to last more than a yr, right"

- Soap Lake, WA, USA

problem #51

May 192021

Renegade

  • miles
After work I got in my renegade Trailhawk and turned it on as usual to go home. Upon starting up the vehicle, warning lights came on telling me the headlights, tail lights, blinkers, daytime lights, tag lights, parking lights and back up lights were not working or out. I got out and inspected them only to see they were in fact all still functioning as should be. I got someone from the dealership to look at the issue and was told it would be alright, but definitely get the service department to look at it in the morning. I am having it inspected today by the service department and hopefully the issue will be resolved.

- Marshall, MO, USA

problem #50

Apr 082021

Renegade

  • 12,000 miles
The mysky roof on my Jeep broke off and flown off and onto the highway, the latch on the inside broke off into tiny plastic pieces causing the sunroof to fly up and out onto the highway. The vehicle was in motion going 63 mph at the time the event took place, on a highway.

- Pasadena, MD, USA

problem #49

May 202020

Renegade

  • 23,000 miles
The guide lines have disappeared on the reverse camera.

- Cape May, NJ, USA

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