10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
27,982 miles

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problem #26

Jan 192018

Renegade

  • 3,570 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Renegade. Whether the vehicle was in reverse or at a stop light, it began to shake without warning. In addition, the front driver side window failed to close. The vehicle was taken to bravo Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of alhambra (located at 1100 w main St, alhambra, ca 91801, (626) 283-52120) where it was diagnosed that the window tint was the cause of the window failure, and the oil was at an unsafe level and needed to be cleaned. An oil consumption test was completed and the contact was informed that the oil was at an improper level. The vehicle was repaired, but the failures recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 3,570.

- Carson, CA, USA

problem #25

Jul 092018

Renegade 4-cyl

  • 14,000 miles
While driving my car many times the car stalls out. I have brought it to the dealership a number times and they still yet can not diagnose the problem. Before the car stalls out while I'm driving at lower speeds as well as accelerating on a highway, a message pops up and says vehicle not in park and then jerks me forward and completely shuts off. It also stalls going uphill as well then the dash message appears to come on and says park disabled press break pedal to start engine. I am very upset and this problem needs to be addressed as soon as possible for the concern of my own safety as well as others. Updated 10/18/18. Updated 11/01/18

- Sloatsburg, NY, USA

problem #24

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 #23

Aug 312018

Renegade

  • 15,450 miles
Driving and engine stalls, throws a P00735 code, only 15450 miles on the car when happened, it's not doing it again and have been told that I have to wait until it happens again...I don't feel safe in this car. Research has shown there are many people with the exact same problem happen to them and told the same thing.

- Bedford, TX, USA

problem #22

Jun 062018

Renegade

  • 35,000 miles
About 3 months ago, in between regular/proper oil changes, I pulled out of a parking lot and on to a city side street when my Jeep stalled. After turning on my hazards and turning off the car and restarting it, I pulled back into the parking lot. At this time the low oil light came on so I waited for the car to cool and checked the oil. The dipstick showed no oil. I added 2 quarts and took it to the shop. The guy did an oil change and suggested that the last guy did not add enough oil since it takes more than a normal V4. I thanked him and went on my way. Immediately my car was driving better. Here it is 3 months later and my car begins to drive rough. So I check my oil after setting all night and I have to add more oil. There are no visible leaks, no white smoke or smoke for that matter, no puddles and no indicator lamp.

- Haltom City, TX, USA

problem #21

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 #20

Aug 062018

Renegade

  • 32,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Renegade. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle decelerated and stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (jack key Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, 1501 us 70, alamogordo, nm 88810), but the failure could not be duplicated. The contact stated that the failure occurred sporadically since may of 2018. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 32,000. The VIN was not available.

- Las Cruses, NM, USA

problem #19

Aug 062018

Renegade

  • 8,600 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Renegade. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle decelerated and stalled. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to fort collins Dodge Chrysler Jeep (3835 S college ave, fort collins, co 80525, (970) 372-0621), but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 8,600. The VIN was not provided.

- Ft Collins, CO, USA

problem #18

Jul 262018

Renegade

  • 23,000 miles
On the highway when transmission wouldn't engage and the Jeep started shaking. Came to a stop, shifted to manual and it needed high RPM's to get it moving. It finally got moving and had to use manual get it off the highway. Was at the dealer a few months earlier dealing with the transmission not engaging. Dealer said it was a software issue. Dealer now says it's not transmission but engine problems. Thankful to be alive.

- North Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #17

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 #16

Jul 192018

Renegade

  • 19,288 miles
Takata recall. Was driving at 75 mph on cruise control when my Jeep slammed on the breaks. It then proceeded to have surges. No lights came on. It completely shut off but was still on. A error came on stating to service transmission. Took to a dealership that said it was needing an update with the computer. Went 340 more miles the next day and it done the exact same thing. Lost all power steering. No warning lights came on. Got towed and they told me no codes came up while plugged into the computer. Was then told it was the fuel pump and would be a two week wait. Was told it's been a very common thing with the 2017 Renegades so they're back ordered. I was also told that the dealership the day before bypassed something to send me on my way. Called Chrysler and they aren't helping at all. And I'm still 480 miles from my home. There should definitely be a recall on them. It will end up getting someone killed.

- Greensburg, KY, USA

problem #15

Jun 012018

Renegade

  • 11,036 miles
Transmission and engine problems, car stalling. Almost in bad car accident due to this issue, after looking at reviews im not the only one with issue. Not a happy customer

- Orrville, OH, USA

problem #14

May 272018

Renegade

  • 3,494 miles
The vehicle transmission was stuck in neutral and could not be shifted to any other position. This occurred after backing the vehicle up a few feet and then trying to shift from reverse into drive. There is no known procedure for shutting off the engine with the shifter in any position other than park. Because of this, the vehicle could not be moved and the engine could not be shut off. The only good part of this was that it was in neutral - I can't imagine what could have happened of the transmission had gotten stuck in reverse or drive.

- Zanesville, OH, USA

problem #13

May 272018

Renegade

  • 20,000 miles
Engine has stalled out multiple times. Latest time stalled out on a city street after turning into it. Tends to happen when oil is low. Jeep burning through oil too fast.

- Honolulu, HI, USA

problem #12

Mar 072018

Renegade

  • 10,964 miles
While in motion at the freeway, low oil pressure light flashing at 10,964 miles randomly when speeded over 50 mph. Dealership installed new engine no start so checked for oil pressure and found 25 psi while cranking. Replaced vvaa assembly engine will still not start. Finding: Crankshaft has severe end play and was eaten away at the block. Suspected: Main bearing to be left loose from factory. Vehicle kept at dealership since March 7th until May 3rd 2018.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #11

Apr 142018

Renegade

  • 19,788 miles
Check engine light on, bad thermostat. Engine making a rattling noise different than the normal unique sound of the 2.4L multi-air engine after engine is driven on the highway. Sound can be heard most when traveling under 40 mph.

- Fort Collins, CO, USA

problem #10

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 #9

Mar 062018

Renegade

  • 6,100 miles
With 6100 miles and 7 months on my Renegade I've had to put in over 3 quarts of oil. When the oil levels drop the Jeep stalls while turning. If this issue isn't resolved an unexpecting driver could find themselves getting severely injured. From the forums there are several other owners experiencing the same issue and the dealerships are claiming the consumption and stalling are normal. If my issue isn't resolved I will be contacting a lemon law lawyer.

- Coram, NY, USA

problem #8

Jan 152018

Renegade

  • 9,737 miles
The vehicle shuts off completely while driving if engine oil sensor detects low oil in engine. This happens without warning no matter where you driving ie (highway or local roads).

- Danbury, CT, USA

problem #7

Dec 162016

Renegade

  • 200 miles
The engine uses/loses approximately 1 quart of oil every 300 - 500 miles of daily driving. My daily driving is both city and highway. The Jeep has been at the dealership multiple times (4 in 6 months) to investigate and correct this loss of oil. According to the owner's manual the oil changes can last as long as 10,000 miles. This Jeep Renegade averages an oil change every 2,000 to 2,500 miles due to this oil issue. There are "no" external oil leaks visible nor on the driveway therefore the oil must be leaking internally into "something". the dealership has been great servicing the vehicle but has not been able to correct the problem. The last information provided by the dealership was this Jeep's engine is expected to lose 1 quart of oil per 2000 miles and recommended to change the engine oil every 2,500 miles. This is a new vehicle that has an engine problems that is unresolved and dangerous to drive. Never knowing when the catastrophic failure will occur. I originally took this Jeep to the quinn Jeep/Chrysler dealership in gloucester va but was told by the service manager that because this Jeep was not purchased from quinn that quinn would not perform (any) service on this vehicle. There was an actual "note" added in the database to not service this vehicle.

- Gloucester Point, VA, USA

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