10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
15,144 miles

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problem #140

Jun 032019

Renegade 4-cyl

  • miles
Before the first oil change was due on my vehicle, the engine stalled. I took it to the nearest mechanic shop where I learned that all of the oil had been burned. I later learned that these models are notorious for this issue. My engine has stalled on me more times than I can count. Chrysler refuses to acknowledge the oil consumption problem after their 1500-1700 miles driven "tests". I have requested several times that they check oil levels between 2000-4000 miles driven as that is where the problem lies. They have ignored all requests. After sending emails to CEO's of mother companies and daughter companies, they are finally going to replace the long block on my engine. I have been fighting these issues for many years to no avail. They refuse to provide a loaner vehicle while this is being done. My car has stopped on me while driving. This is going to result is deaths if someone doesn't hold them accountable for a problem they are well aware of! This is not the only issue my vehicle has. There are several electrical issues as well.

- Lexington, SC, USA

problem #139

Oct 062022

Renegade

  • miles
Vehicle suddenly powers down with no warning lights. This happened in traffic. Upon pulling over, turning off and restarting the vehicle, it was fine. It happened again a half hour later. Dealership could not identify the problem. Car was fine for more than a week, then happened again. It seems to be a common problem per internet search for this model.

- Conroe, TX, USA

problem #138

Sep 012020

Renegade

  • miles
I have been experiencing higher then normal oil consumption issues, I am having to add 1-1.5 quarts of oil every 1000 miles, my vehicle has stalled out while driving on multiple occasions, due oil levels being to low, the oil level light never comes on prior to the car stalling, it only comes on after the car has already stalled out.

- Lakeville , MN, USA

problem #137

Sep 162022

Renegade 4-cyl

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle overheated. The Engine Overheat message was displayed and the coolant warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and also to an independent mechanic on separate occasions, where it was diagnosed with a blown head gasket due to coolant intrusion into the cylinders. The vehicle was then towed to Jim Burke Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (1409 5th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203) where it was diagnosed that oil and coolant had mixed in the engine, causing damage to the radiator, engine, and thermostat. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at Jim Burke Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

- Vestavia Hills, AL, USA

problem #136

Feb 012022

Renegade

  • 81,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in for service, the mechanic informed of a possible engine oil consumption failure with the vehicle. After examining the vehicle several months later, it was confirmed that the engine oil was significantly lower than expected. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 81,000.

- Stonecrest, GA, USA

problem #135

Sep 122022

Renegade

  • miles
I have a 2018 Jeep Sports Renegade and it burns through oil at an excessive rate. My vehicle stalls out on me often and says oil pressure low, shortly after oil changes. If I am traveling downhill and need to make a turn, no matter what speed, the car directs me to shift into park and restart. This has happened on numerous occasions that has almost got me into multiple accidents. Just yesterday, I turned on my car and drove down the hill to the stop sign, and it shut off on me. This is a very scary issue and now today I receive a piece of mail about a class action lawsuit regarding oil consumption, yet my VIN isn't included in any recalls?

- Reading, PA, USA

problem #134

Jul 282022

Renegade

  • 83,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle started to lose motive power and then stalled. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drove to her destination. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the engine to be replaced and needing an oil consumption test completed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000.

- Cherokee Village, AR, USA

problem #133

Jun 152022

Renegade

  • miles
My husband was driving our Jeep today and it just stopped two times without any warning. Once while just going down our driveway (about 1000 feet from our home) and the second times was while he was in town going around a round about intersection. He was able to pull over and the Jeep started right back up but it could have been a lot worse if he would have been in traffic or driving 65+ MPH.

- Mokane, MO, USA

problem #132

Feb 142022

Renegade

  • miles
Started from Feb 2022 till April 2022 I had 3 time lights came up and car stopped on the road while I was driving. The first time was low oil pressure came on, and second and third time were both about engine service light on. so it happened once a month with about 1000 mileage driving. I was almost hit by the car behind of me coz the car stopped suddenly while I was driving. this really caused my concern about my safety. Dealer couldn't help me more about it except keep monitoring the oil consumption. they told me the car with 2.4L V4 engine has this issue. I found out the same issue also happened to the other Jeep consumers and they have been involved in law suit. I need to file this complaint so could get someone's attention on this, Chrysler need to fix this engine design issue ASAP to save lifes.

- Waterford, MI, USA

problem #131

Apr 172022

Renegade

  • miles
The vehicle just stop and the computer panel indicated it was in shifting mode and wouldn't move.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #130

Dec 272021

Renegade

  • miles
Coolant in reservoir has been overheating since replacement of o-ring on pressure cap. I have take the car to the mechanic twice to find the solutions as to what could be causing this issue. The first time I was told it was not my radiator because I thought I had suffered damage to it from an accident a couple of years ago, and the second time they have flushed the system and told me there were no signs of leakage in the system. I have even speculated it could be the thermostat housing, so I got that replaced as well, but to no avail.

- Lancaster, TX, USA

problem #129

Jan 082022

Renegade

  • miles
2018 Jeep Renegade will randomly stall described in this current recall 18V731000 Though searching my vin number shows no recall. This is a serious safety hazard and needs to be repaired asap

- Delaware, OH, USA

problem #128

Jan 102019

Renegade

  • 3,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the oil level was extremely low. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact indicated an oil consumption test had been performed. No further information was available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 3,000

- Navarre, FL, USA

problem #127

Nov 222021

Renegade

  • miles
My engine has stalled on several different occasions after accelerating it will stall out with no warning. It will restart but usually takes a few attempts.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #126

Nov 112021

Renegade

  • miles
My jeep on 11/11/2021 just turned 60,000 miles the light came on change oil so I started it drove out of the drive way turned around the corner it said you can't shift in drive so I pulled over put it in park put my foot on the brake push the button to start it sound like a hissing sound then it would crank and start I got to the corner to stop and it died out put it in park put my foot on the brake and push the button to start did the same thing making like a hissing sound started to crank after a minute and a half and it seemed to do this in the morning although couple more times during the day. This is a serious problem it can cause an accident I think it's a fuel pump not getting enough fuel.

- Fond Du Lac , WI, USA

problem #125

Oct 202021

Renegade

  • miles
Car stalls / engine shuts off while driving. Engine will cut off while going over 30 mph. There have been many reports of this happening online on 2016 - 2018 Jeep Renegades.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #124

Oct 132021

Renegade

  • 74,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Renegade. The contact-??s wife stated while driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.

- Oxford, MS, USA

problem #123

Apr 152020

Renegade

  • miles
My truck is using 2-3 quarts of oil a month and I have made over 7 trips to the dealer and still no resolve Jeep sold me a complete lemon and I'm not going to stop until I reach someone to get this matter taken care of.

- Kosciusko , MS, USA

problem #122

Aug 312021

Renegade

  • miles
I bought this car as a 1 year old vehicle with less than 20k miles. Since my first oil change, my mechanics have mentioned that it is losing quite a bit of oil. The jeep has died in intersections 9x due to low oil pressure. The vehicle crossed 60k miles a month ago, and is now misfiring. After a leak down test was performed, they stated that the engine needs to be replaced due to a 40% leak on cylinder 3 and a 30% on all other cylinders. Unfortunately, the engine is now out of warranty.

- Vallejo, CA, USA

problem #121

Sep 012021

Renegade

  • miles
I have had 4 incidents now where I made a right hand turn and the car stalled in the middle of the road. Turned the engine off, attempted to restart. The engine would try to fire, but would take several tries, then would start roughly. Then would run fine.

- Powder Springs, GA, USA

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