10.0

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

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problem #9

Dec 092017

Renegade

  • 7,200 miles
While both stationary and in motion on a highway driving under the speed limit specified to safely engage my 4WD lock and snow terrain would not work. Also both the check engine light and the oil pressure fail warning light have turned on and off multiple times while both stationary and driving on the highway and the street. The sensor has been replaced once and has continued to relight. After researching online I have found that a recall has began called T50- incorrect software combination/fmvss101-2017 Jeep Renegade with an issues of faulty circuit panels having multiple indicator lights lighting up deeming it unsafe to drive since the driver would not actually know when they are truely at risk and could be invoked in an accident. My Jeep as of yet is not showing up in the recall per my VIN# yet I am suffering from the same issues as the recall. My manual states to not drive my vehicle while these indicator lights are on but my dealer has advised me to drive it anyway. The federal vehicle motor safety standard (FMVSS) number 101, 'controls and displays. ' states vehicles with said issues fail to comply with their requirements.

- York, PA, USA

problem #8

Nov 152017

Renegade

  • 5,800 miles
Renegade engine suddenly shuts down within first mile after starting-up. Happens daily whenever engine is cold. Shut off on on-ramps, turns at at stops. Very dangerous. Instrument panel flashed all types of warnings, from "don't shift gear unless at a stop" to the engine light coming on for a short time. Trouble began at 5800 miles

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #7

Nov 022017

Renegade

  • 1,400 miles
Dashboard indicated left rear turn signal out and then indicated right rear turn signal out and then indicated brake lights out on starting car and in motion. Turn signal audible indicator was irregular. The situation only lasted a few minutes and then the dashboard indicator went out. I checked all light upon arriving home and they were and are now functioning normally..it's been a couple of weeks since this happened and my vehicle is not listed in the computer setting recall. Should I be taking my vehicle in anyway?

- Bella Vista, AR, USA

problem #6

Oct 172017

Renegade

  • 3,385 miles
On Oct 10,2017 at 12:30pm my Jeep Renegade trailhawk 2017 4X4. At 60 mph with cruise on three was jolt, felt like a my vechile was it in the rear. Te parking brake light and traction lights illuminated on the dash.

- Woodbridge, VA, USA

problem #5

Sep 072017

Renegade

  • miles
Vehicle indicator lights come on, the radio changes channels on own when working, radio error, vehicle changes setting own it own, trunk opens on it on, , emergency brakes will engage on their own. This has happened periodically and it has done it while in motion and parked. Dealership claims radio is bad. Parts will not be in until April 2018. Also trans mission has been jerking- claim can't find anything wrong

- Springfield, GA, USA

problem #4

Sep 242017

Renegade

  • 3,800 miles
Upon starting vehicle within garage with only 3,800 miles, dashboard warning messages indicated daytime running, tail, and turn signal lights not functioning (similar to earlier 2015 and 2016 issues searched on web). Lights are physically operating with false warning messages - no bulbs out. At same startup, drivers side power seat not functioning at same time warning indicators seen for lights. Seat inoperable and cannot be repositioned manually. Upon fuse and relay change out for seat, warning lights did not reappear after restart of vehicle, however seat still non responsive and stuck in current full back position making it a hazard for a driver less than 6 foot tall to operate safely. Next day, dealer was called and is unavailable to see vehicle for over one week. To try something different, vehicle was started by remote starter and power seat now functioning. Probably a coincidence only that seat now works however vehicle to be taken to dealer for electrical troubleshooting.

- Coventry, RI, USA

problem #3

Sep 112017

Renegade

  • 4,700 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Renegade. While the vehicle was stopped, the contact believed that the brake pedal was being depressed. The vehicle inadvertently lunged forward and rear ended another vehicle. The contact mentioned that the vehicle inadvertently lunged forward a second time and rear ended the preceding vehicle. The contact was certain that the brake pedal was depressed during the second failure as well. There were no warning indicators illuminated. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. Upon starting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the speedometer changed from mph to kph. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact believed that her vehicle was being hacked. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 4,700.

- Portland, OR, USA

problem #2

Jun 282017

Renegade

  • 5,100 miles
I purchased my 2017 Jeep Renegade 4X4 altitude on March 2, 2017. Within two weeks before I had 300 miles on the vehicle I experienced what can only be described as power loss in the middle of an intersection during a U-turn. This U-turn was not as accelerated speeds in excess of 10-15 mph, was on dry paved asphalt. I chalked it up for what I was hoping to be a one time offense. However, it has now happened once again on dry paved roads on a clear day. This time I noticed the traction control light went crazy, just blinking away. The Renegade rolled a foot or so because I was only going 5 mph during this U-turn when the Renegade lost power. After some research it seems the Renegade on-board computer must think the Jeep is tipping and as a safety precaution cuts power to the vehicle to prevent a rollover. I'm no expert, but I'm pretty positive a vehicle does not tip in the middle of a U-turn, on dry pavement, and going 5 mph. I have a family, a 18 month old and a pregnant wife. I do not feel comfortable putting my family in this brand new vehicle. I don't even feel safe driving this anymore. Who knows when it will decide to lose power again and get me or my family severely injured or worse. Chrysler needs to do something about this. This was my first impression of the Chrysler company...Jeep brand. I've never owned one before and am not sure if buying Chrysler is safe for my family at this point.

- Centreville, VA, USA

problem #1

Jun 032017

Renegade

  • 5 miles
Radio not working in my hew Jeep 2016 and my 2017 both of them they go in and out what do I do.

- Schiller Park, IL, USA