10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 4
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
25,145 miles

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problem #29

Feb 082019

Renegade

  • 19,000 miles
In motion upon decel/accel at a stop sign and then to proceed, the engine dies. You have to put car in park and re-crank, then try to proceed. No low oil indicator lights came on for any warning that my engine was low on oil or that my engine would do an automatic shutdown to save the engine. I was 2000 miles over my recommended oil change (I own this mistake) and was told the oil was found to low and that this particular engine was made to shut down to save it from burning up. However, no warnings, no indicator lights, just a shutoff of the power to vehicle upon slowing to stop and/or re-accelerate. Trouble to think I would get in an accident because I did not know my oil was too low and should be looked at. So, major deal.... I had the oil changed and the dealer told me it was the type of 2.4 lt engine that was using in this particular Jeep model. I get that, but no indicator light is troublesome. Took it on Monday the 11th to Jeep dealer in cartersville, ga.

- Cartersville, GA, USA

problem #28

Jan 092019

Renegade

  • 40,000 miles
Car suddenly accelerates or decelerates in all driving conditions. City and highway driving situations

- Jackson, GA, USA

problem #27

Oct 282017

Renegade

  • 1 miles
The malfunction indicator lamps illuminate at incorrect times. Engine stall. It stops and goes back and forth when gas is pressed. The backup camera blanks out and goes blue or the picture is not there at ali or extremely fuzzy.

- Escondido, CA, USA

problem #26

Jan 192019

Renegade

  • 40,000 miles
Steering lock up. On two occasions we've had the steering lock up on our 2017 Jeep Renegade trail hawk. Fortunately, one happened at a stop sign and the other occurred when we dropped the vehicle off at the dealer for repair. When the steering locked up, our Jeep was also experiencing illumination of multiple malfunction indicator lights. There is a safety recall (T50 / NHTSA 17V-485) that specifically addresses the malfunctioning indicator lights in the 2017 Renegade. However, it only applies to Renegades built from 9 Jun 2017 through 18 Jul 2017. Unfortunately, our vehicle was built outside of this window and the service manager will not reprogram the instrument panel cluster unless it is in the vip as an open recall for this specific Renegade. I have called Jeep customer care twice on this issue and we still have no resolution.

- Saint Robert, MO, USA

problem #25

Dec 162017

Renegade

  • 6,137 miles
On 4 occasions now since owning my Jeep Renegade the vehicle will jerk, check enhine light comes on, and the vehicle will lock in 3rd gear. I try to switch to manual shift and will not shift. I purchased this vehicle with 50 miles, and now over 28,000 miles with reoccurring problems. On instance the vehicle light warning comes on indicating all of the lights are out in the vehicle, and the light build indicator will remain for a short period of time, and cut off. The dealership has replaced the transmission computer on the first instance, replaced the bsm on the second occasion, and since then 2 software updates. This vehicle is defective in some way and fca needs to address these ongoing issues that are a huge safety concern.

- Cherryville, NC, USA

problem #24

Nov 302018

Renegade

  • 43,000 miles
Incorrect software combination/FMVSS 101 if the malfunction indicator lamps illuminate at incorrect times, the driver may be unaware when a true malfunction occurs, increasing the risk of a crash. The display is showing that drl lights, left turn signal, right turn signal, and brake lights are out but they are not out, there is already a recall out on the 2017 Jeep Renegade but their is not one for my VIN number but the same problem exist in my Jeep. NHTSA campaign number: 17V485000

- Concord, VA, USA

problem #23

Nov 222018

Renegade

  • 6,100 miles
Body control module was replaced at 5000 miles. Two weeks after the BCM replacement, the radio system froze twice in one week. Two weeks later, oil pressure light came on then went off immediately after. At 6100 miles, car stalled at around 35mph, warning lights stated that the vehicle must be stopped in order to switch gears. The car was in drive and is an automatic. After this warning, the engine shut off, engine light came on as well as the etc light. Turned the vehicle off, then restarted several times, with the same result. Engine would not turn over, then after about 15 seconds, would turn on with the same warning lights. Was able to restart and drive about 100 ft, engine sputtering and low power, could not get enough speed before stalling again. After restarting again, warning lights did not come on and vehicle drove almost normally for several miles at low RPM, some hesitation when accelerating.

- Altoona, PA, USA

problem #22

Sep 162018

Renegade

  • 34,800 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Renegade. While driving 30 mph uphill, the vehicle stalled and several unknown warning indicators illuminated. When the vehicle was turned off, all the warning indicators went away. The vehicle was taken to napleton clermont Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge (15859 fl-50, clermont, fl 34711) and they found that there was no oil on the dipstick. The oil was topped off and the contact was advised to return for an oil consumption test. The vehicle was not repaired. Also, in July 2018, the oil pressure and service engine soon warning indicators illuminated and the vehicle stalled while traveling uphill. Furthermore, on March 24, 2018, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the total power control and total control module needed to be repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 34,800.

- Clermont, FL, USA

problem #21

Jun 242018

Renegade

  • 700 miles
My Jeep has already went to the shop for a week because it stalled 8 times on the interstate in traffic while my family was coming home from vacation. Our safty is extremely jeopardized by this. The Jeep are lemons and someone is going to be killed before it is acknowledged. It has started it again now! no VIN available updated 10/18/18

- Nashville, GA, USA

problem #20

Sep 062018

Renegade

  • 25,000 miles
After doing front fender repairs at dealership. Warnings came out and went to dealership to complain the issue. I was told lights are going out whereas the lights are fine.

- Shoreline, WA, USA

problem #19

Aug 242018

Renegade

  • 25,800 miles
Vehicle was in motion, the wiring harness wires melted into the fuse box.

- Greeneville, TN, USA

problem #18

Aug 112018

Renegade

  • 19,500 miles
Vehicle cuts off randomly while driving, has been taken lake keowee Dodge for software update, but continues to have same issue. This issue happened about 3 months ago and cut off 5 times in one day on 8\10\18. This is extremely dangerous and there are no recalls as of yet.

- Liberty, SC, USA

problem #17

Jan 232018

Renegade

  • 3,500 miles
I decided to start the vehicle without using remote start due to extreme cold climate so I could warm it longer than remote start will allow. Let it run for about 45 minutes and go to drive off and get up to 25-30mph and it stalled and made an extremely loud noise and rough vibration that made it feel like the whole engine or transmission fell out of the vehicle. All of the lights lit up in the dashboard and I had to struggle to steer it off the street by coasting it. Proceeded to start it but wouldn't budge for a good 5-10 min until it finally started back up. Immediately took it to the dealership and they connected the diagnostic tool to it and said nothing was showing up and there was nothing they could do about it. About a month later, it happened again the exact same way, took it to the dealership and this time they said every possible error code came up and were baffled. They wanted us to leave there at the dealership for 2 weeks before they could get to it and did not offer a loaner vehicle, we had to tell them that we needed it or a loaner for commute and so we had to keep it, they finally got to it and found out it was the ECM module, something to do with the drivetrain, they replaced it and it hasn't occurred again. Since then, we have noticed more and more that the transmission has been shifting very hard making popping noises and jerking. We finally decided that something wasnt right and took it to a different dealership with a couple other things that have gone wrong with the car. We had to take it twice for them to figure out what we were talking about with the transmission. It is now scheduled for a total transmission replacement mid August, and I think it was caused by ECM module issue we had to deal with for a few months before it was taken care of. I am extremely disappointed in making a new car purchase because of all the issues we have had with it.

- Williston, ND, USA

problem #16

Oct 012017

Renegade

  • 3,000 miles
Electrical - multiple malfunction indicator lamps may illuminate on the instrument panel when no malfunction exists engine - it looses a quart of oil every 1000 -2000 miles, no sign of leaks.

- Bremen, OH, USA

problem #15

Jun 112018

Renegade

  • 7,500 miles
On June 11th, 2 days after purchasing the car with just under 7000 miles we noticed the battery light on which disappeared about 10 minutes after driving it. Today, June 20th, while driving on Florida's turnpike at 72mph warning light came on, there was a beeping sound and the car seemed to lose power very briefly as if it was going to turn off. This could be a safety hazard especially on an interstate. I am also noticing sluggish acceleration at times.

- Kissimmee, FL, USA

problem #14

May 112018

Renegade

  • 7,200 miles
I was sitting in my Jeep parked idling waiting for someone to pick me up, when my ride show up turned off Jeep and left. Twenty minutes later the police called and told me the Jeep was on fire and I needed to return to the vehicle.

- Drummond, OK, USA

problem #13

Jul 012017

Renegade

  • 16,000 miles
I purchased this car after owning two Wrangler's, a Cherokee and a patriot. I noticed right away that my transmission would lunge forward when coming to a stop and the transmission would shift harshly when slowing down in traffic then applying the gas to go, the car also hesitates to take off. I have had many scary situations where I was almost rear-ended many times because of the delay, I also came to a stop at a crosswalk and right when I went to stop the car lunged forward and I hit someone walking in the crosswalk, I was lucky the guy was not hurt, I also had a time where there was a couch in front of me on the freeway and I was not able to avoid it because of a hesitation in the engine where at times I am unable to accelerate right away and this could cause me to get hit if I switch lanes to quickly, I ended up slamming on the breaks and sliding into the counch and contacting 911 to explain what happened. This transmission is defective and all the shops do is reset the transmission and do a software update to the transmission and the tcm and the PCM on the car. The cars door locks will also sometimes beep loud and sometimes beep short like something is wrong and a good portion of the time the car will not lock. I also have a weird vibration coming from the right side of the car and the dealer said that they tested it against a Cherokee and it's the same but I have a Renegade so I have in writing they tested the wrong model car. This car has had so many issues and I really feel unsafe, I have already taken the car in 5 times and they don't really do anything. I will be taking it in to get my ac knob replaced because it has a sharp edge and I keep getting cut. I don't think being told the harsh shifting is normal is right, I feel like I am driving a manual transmission because of the weird shifts this transmission does.

- Victorville, CA, USA

problem #12

Jan 122018

Renegade

  • 3,100 miles
The 9-speed transmission causes the vehicle to lunge forward causing the vehicle to be unsafe. I would have rear end a Dodge Ram truck at a stop light; if my foot was not firmly on the brake. The lunging forward, and hard shifting happens randomly primarily on the downshifting, and when it's cold out. Other issues: When using the washer solvent fluid the vapors come back through the cabin, making the cabin air toxic to breath. The front driver side rotor and brake pad had to be changed; because they were deemed defective due to finding metal debris in the brake pad at about 3,100 miles when I reported the noise at the first oil change. Electrical: Randomly the push start will not work, turn signal turning right will not work, and head lights would not automatically come on. This 2017 Jeep Renegade latitude 2.4L has less than 6,000 miles. The transmission, washer solvent, and brakes started before the first oil change at 3,118 miles; however, the washer solvent was not report until later when I found out it is toxic, and I only used it about 3-times, and turned the air off each time. All deemed unable to duplicate except for one time or normal for the washer solvent issue.

- Roanoke, IN, USA

problem #11

Mar 282018

Renegade

  • 12,000 miles
Extreme hesitation upon acceleration and nearly stopping while trying to enter a freeway, twice. Key fob issues, auto start issues, radio and blue tooth issues, tire pressure gauge reading issues. First service visit I was told it was just in need of a computer rest. Second visit they said they found nothing wrong with it. Third visit they initially said it needed a software upgrade until I insisted it was serious and contacted corporate. Not only was I treated poorly but I was blocked from leaving a review. It was mentioned that engineers currently know there is an issue but are waiting until second quarter to publish it. I believe this is extremely negligent because it isn't just a faulty sensor light, the entire vehicle nearly dies while driving on a freeway, creating a risk for a fatal accident. I demanded records of all that has been done to this brand new auto, since issues first arose on 12/9/1027. From 12/9/2017-3/38/2018, I have had my car at the service center three times. And I just found the safety recall online, I have not been notified by Jeep or the dealership yet as to this recall pertaining to faulty sensor alerts. I am unable to select from the above list but "wheels' and "elec stability control" were also affected.

- Wooster, OH, USA

problem #10

Nov 292017

Renegade

  • 69,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited numerous electrical failures. The oil pressure and engine indicators remained illuminated, and the four wheel drive lock button flashed while attempting to engage the four wheel drive system. Stetler giambalvo family Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, Ram (1405 roosevelt avenue, york, Pennsylvania 17405, phone (888) 226-0954) updated the four wheel drive software system, but the failure was not corrected. The vehicle could not be driven in snowy conditions. The oil pressure indicator was also replaced, but the repair did not correct the failure. The oil pressure and engine indicators remained illuminated. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000.

- York, PA, USA

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