2018 JEEP Renegade Problems & Complaints
Real owner complaints and problems reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). View common issues by component.
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ENGINE
82 complaints
Excessive Oil consumption. Refusal of dealer to honor manufacturer service bulletin.
Nov 20, 2025
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The engine is consuming excessive amount of oil. Specifically, I had an oil change in December 2024 and now in March 2025 I had to add to add 2 quarts and it's just been 3 months and under 1000 miles since the last oil change. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The low oil cause the car to stall sometimes when in a curve and also displays warning on dash to put car in park and restart engine. This is very dangers as we sometimes get stuck in the middle of the road until the car is restarted. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? I have taken it to the Jeep dealership about 2 years ago for this issue, but they claimed it's normal to have to add oil in between oil changes. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? A warning lamp comes on while driving that says to put the car in park and restart the engine. This issue has been occurring on a daily basis. From my research online, it appears this is a known issue with these engines and should have a recall.
Mar 20, 2025
Driving on the highway car was starting to loose speed, lights on dash starting to flash I was able to pull off on the side of the road, car stalled and steering wheel locked up. After several minutes it turned on and drove away fine. This is not the first time this has happened. Did oil consumption test several times and stated I’m in the safe zone. This is a severe safety issue but no recalls for my VIN. I saw lots of cars have this same issue with engine stalling.
Feb 10, 2025
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated while driving on the highway at 55 MPH the vehicle started losing automotive power. The contact attempted to depress the accelerator several times; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact parked the vehicle on the side of the highway and used a diagnostic tool to diagnose the vehicle. The contact retrieved DTC: U1428 and D2171. The vehicle was restarted, and the contact was able to continue driving. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 59,192.
Jan 24, 2025
I am pouring a QT of oil in this jeep every other week. THIS IS NOT NORMAL! I have had the oil consumption test done 3 times. Each time the dealer tells me that losing this much oil is within guidlines. THIS IS NOT NORMAL. THIS IS THE WORST EXPERIENCE I HAVE EVER HAD WITH A VEHICLE. RECALL THIS!!! Ongoing for 2 years now.
Nov 05, 2024
+ 77 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
43 complaints
Radio screen has completely gone out. The inability to use the backup camera causes safety concerns.
Jul 23, 2025
My Skylight has never worked properly since we bought my 2018 jeep renegade . It worked very slowly closing in the beginning so they lubricanted it and it worked for maybe a year before it started not fully opening before closing then fully opening and not closing .. Again I was told a lubrication issue But when I confronted that they just done the lubricant last year, they now say the only fix is to totally replace the entire skylight at ungodly cost to me not them.. That’s ridiculous.. I have read so many other owners that are having the same issue and the fact that they have found that there are parts to repair this problem but no one want to do so being the dealership just want to replace the entire skylight after they charge you ungodly cost to tell you they can’t fix it just replace it.. What will it take for Jeep to step up and do these repairs for its owners .. I love my jeep Renegade and hate to have a skylight I paid more to have not work .. I’ve owned my Renegade since June 2019 a gift from my husband. But knowing we paid for something we can’t use without added expenses that they can’t guarantee and want guarantee because they are replacing the entire skylight with another skylight that has the same problem .. I get it.. But we are just asking for Jeep to make repairs to the problem that they are well aware of for years now so we who own and love our Renegade can completely enjoy all the features we paid for..
May 19, 2025
My 2018 Jeep Renegade was manufactured in 2017..There is a recall on high oil consumption for this car.My car has burned oil since it was bought l every 3 months I bring it in to dealership and it is completely empty. It has stalled right in the middlle of traffic and shut off. As the car has gone up in miles the issue seems to be getting worse. I now run out every two months and there seems to be leading to other issues with the car. I have brought it in to the dealership and called Jeep to no avail. Obviously I have the same issues as the other Jeep renegades with the 2.4 engine and same years l. I do not I understand why a recall on my vin has not been put in l. I have spent alot of.money with all the extra oil and maintenance that's had to be been since the beginning. I feel this car will not last because of this issue through no fault but my own bit from a manufacturing error
Jan 18, 2025
Owned since new, the vehicle has 19000 miles on it and the factory head unit is mostly delaminated. Will randomly go into and change vehicle settings or otherwise self modify stations/input while driving. This can be very dangerous depending on what it does without human input. This is a very common problem, unsure why there is not a recall for this.
Jan 11, 2025
The screen for the radio presents several vertical lines of discoloration before the screen goes completely black. There is no way to return the screen's display until you turn your car off, let it rest for a while, and start again - even then the display quickly reverts to unusable condition. This affects safety as this is the only way to use the backup camera and is the sole control center for many of the vehicle's functions. This appears to be a widespread issue, and the dealer is charging astronomical amounts for the repair of this defect.
Nov 28, 2024
+ 38 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
40 complaints
About a month ago, I started noticing that my radio was making strange beeping sounds. Of course I’ve got the display, and I immediately noticed that those beeps were being caused by, what looked like an invisible person touching my screen. At first, it just was a nuisance, but quickly escalated to a radio and display screen that is completely unusable. . It didn’t matter whether my phone was Bluetoothed to it or not, it’s a complete mess and won’t stay anywhere for more than a second. Today It interferes with my rear facing camera, not allowing you to turn on Sometimes it does not even come on. I’ve been reading that a lot of Jeep Renegade owners in this 2018 time period are having this problem and, in my opinion, this should be a recall item. Absolutely because to fix it. “go from $1500-$2500.
Nov 23, 2025
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that many different electrical features controlled by the infotainment center were activated independently. The contact stated that the AC/Heating System, defroster, Bluetooth, and several other systems occasionally activated without driver intent. The dealer was informed of the failures; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 62,202.
Oct 16, 2025
The information screen, which displays the backup camera and everything else that the car does, from radio to climate control, glitches and then goes black. From what I’ve seen on the internet, this is a widespread problem and, since it deals with the backup camera, is directly safety related.
Jul 22, 2025
Radio touch screen is now half black/out.
Jun 12, 2025
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that after his daughter had driven the vehicle, parked, and powered off, 7 hours later, the interior passenger side panel of the door was engulfed in flames, which had by that time blackened the glass. The driver's boyfriend witnessed the flames originating from the glove compartment and attempted to extinguish the fire by hand, which failed but resulted in him sustaining injury to his right hand. The boyfriend was eventually able to extinguish the flames by disconnecting the battery. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard but had yet to be deemed a total loss by the contact's insurance provider. A fire report was not filed. A police report was not filed, but injuries were reported. The driver's boyfriend later transported himself to an area hospital and was treated for minor burns to his right hand. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was informed that the manufacturer intended to send an investigator to inspect the vehicle at the tow yard. The contact was later informed that a manufacturing defect was not deemed the cause of the fire and that he would receive no further assistance. The failure mileage was 47,000.
Apr 24, 2025
+ 35 more complaints for this component
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
23 complaints
Car died due to being out of fuel but gauge still read 1/4 tank. Mechanic said fuel float failure.
Dec 15, 2025
Truck sputter to start or does not start at all. When I put fuel in my car it doesn't start for two days. Mechanic believes it's fuel system but couldn't be sure since there weren't any codes throwing from his diagnostic machine
Mar 27, 2025
• The fuel pump failed. Yes it's available for inspection • I was driving on a very busy road going about 55mph and the car stalled. I was able to coast to the shoulder of the road to avoid being rear-ended. This put my life at risk along with the other drivers if I was not able to safely get to the side of the road. • I am not able to reproduce the issue as my vehicle will not start after the incident. It has not been confirmed yet by another party as it just happened this morning. • It has not been inspected yet. • There were not warning lamps, messages or other symptoms prior to the vehicle dying. I was driving this morning (6/4/2024), going up a slight incline going about 55mph and the fuel pump stopped working and my engine cut off off in the middle of traffic.
Jun 04, 2024
We were driving on the [XXX] in Nj when the car jerked and turned off without warning in the middle of 60 mph traffic. We had to be towed and were told it was the fuel pump. The dashboard indicated now than half a tank of gas in the car but that wasn't the case. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Jan 27, 2024
Check engine light comes on. Code is saying ratio of fuel to oxygen is not correct
May 12, 2023
+ 18 more complaints for this component
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
20 complaints
Just had the engine replaced for the oil consumption done in 2022. They did not replace the motor mounts at that point. But now they are saying those are leaking and my fuel pump has also gone out.
Jul 14, 2025
Engine is the big problem. When I drive the engine randomly shuts off without any warning. I’ve been on the freeway when it shuts down and I don’t have enough time to get over to safety. And I fear for my life every time it happens. It’s a safety hazard for others around me as well because my car stops without warning and others are going full speed around me. We have taken it do the dealership, service center, auto shops and no one has an answer or solution for us. We took it to the jeep service center and they didn’t know what was going on. Other than that we haven’t taken it to a manufacturer. There were so symptoms or warnings before this was happening.
Jul 27, 2024
The check engine light comes on. The code reads P219A. Which means there's an air to fuel ratio off. It sounds like it's gonna stall.
Dec 09, 2023
oil levels keep dropping and need more oil changes then it should. or need to add extra oil in between appts.
Feb 08, 2023
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.
Jun 15, 2022
+ 15 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
14 complaints
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the daughter reported that the failure was abrupt and there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V524000(Electrical System), however the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was unknown.
Aug 05, 2025
My Jeep has incredibly high oil consumption. I am putting a quart of oil in every two weeks even after an oil change. My car also stalls intermittently, it has even turned completely off on the freeway. The electrical in my car goes in and out and my display for my radio is completely blacked out.
Dec 26, 2024
when going in reverse the camera on the screen is either blank with the words at the bottom or have a distorted video. When in idle fans will constantly run when fluids are good, engine will do a rough idle, shut off! but will start back up
Jul 31, 2023
I was made aware that my car has a recall alert. It is a W20 recall, the PCM needs reprogrammed. I contacted Krebs Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM and was told the first available appointment is on May 31, 2023. I requested a loaner car that I could use until the recall problem was resolved. I stated my car stalled twice on a major highway and that I was currently pulled over in a parking lot. My request for a loaner car was denied as was my request to be towed the 2.4 miles to Krebs Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM without charge. I was informed that the reason behind these denials was that my car is “drivable.” Driving this car as is puts me and the rest of the drivers on the road in extreme jeopardy, possibly even of a life threatening situation.
May 22, 2023
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.
Oct 24, 2022
+ 9 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
14 complaints
I was driving in traffic and it was bumper to bumper. I had to keep going into first, move a little then stop for several miles. Coming out of the [XXX], heading up the hill, I started to smell burning, the clutch then pinned to the floor and I was stuck in first gear, and the vehicle shut off, not overheating warning, nothing. I was able to start the vehicle after a few moments and then got it t the shoulder, had it towed and I was told the clutch pressure plate was fractured and a whole new transmission would need installed if the flywheel isn't damaged. It wont be serviced until March 28th or 29th and then I will know if a $2500 dollar fix turns into a $5000.00 dollar fix. 54 thousand miles on this and it drove fine in traffic like this before and had no issues with it shifting or anything until this day. They say there is a recall on the Renegade specifically NHTSA20V-124 involving renegades with 6 speed manual transmissions. I couldn't get any help from Chrysler, the recall information center but this information is out on the web. Next is lemon law attorney. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Apr 17, 2025
My Jeep has stalled while driving 3 times. It has been happening about once each year. The center console no long works. The screen just turned off one day and has never turned back on. Now it will not start. At first the dash turned on with all lights, would not start would not turn off break locked. Then the dash started flashing and the slowly diming until it no longer work. Then the RPM and MPH startes going up and down then the car died off. There is a recall for Jeep renegade that seems to reflect what it happening but the vin search states no recalls. I now only now don't have a car that I'm still paying on but someone could have been hurt. When this initially started I did check for recalls, and as I just did again. I can't get it anywhere to be looked at.
Feb 08, 2025
This has occurred 3 times in last 10 days. While making a right turn at about 15 miles per hour the D light starts flashing, a dash message flashes that the car must be in park to shift gears, and the car stalls to roll to complete stop with 100-150 feet. It takes a moment to get the car started up again. This is scary as someone turning the corner behind me could slam into me. Luckily this was after rush hour and traffic was light. Called dealership and they have no record of this recall. 48,000 miles on 2018 jeep renegade.
Jun 04, 2022
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a ground failure in the transmission. The dealer cleaned the throttle bottle and fuel injection system, removed the connector, and repositioned the seal to allow proper connection. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V524000 (Electrical System) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.
May 09, 2022
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS AT STAND STILL, WHEN THE IGNITION FAILED TO START. THE CONTACT STATED BATTERY AND ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL (ETC) WARNING LIGHT WERE ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED SHE NOTICED THE VEHICLE HAD NO OIL BUT THERE WAS NOT LEAK. THE CONTACT STATED SHE ADDED OIL AND CHANGED THE BATTERY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LOCAL DEALER AUTONATION CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM SPRING LOCATED AT 21027 I-45, SPRING, TX 77388, (281) 715-6927 AND WAS BEING SERVICED AT THE MOMENT. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED REPAIRED AS OF YET. UPON INVESTIGATION THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V524000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), HOWEVER THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 76,000.
Nov 09, 2020
+ 9 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
13 complaints
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.
Apr 20, 2022
Vehicle randomly shuts off/stalls while driving. Has happened on the highway at highway speeds, trying to pass another vehicle or simply while barely accelerating to merge. First few times transmission warning light came on, then change oil light came on. Last few times, engine just simply shuts off, speedometer slowly declines and there is no power. Pull over to shoulder, then message says vehicle must be in park before shifting to another gear, then says push brake pedal & push start. This happened several times while out of state, on vacation. Took it to the nearest dealership after having to spend extra money on a hotel room for 2 nights that I did not plan for, because this happened the evening before a holiday so I had to wait the extra day for the dealership to open. They found a code on the transmission, and also the fluid was a quart low. they cleared the code, filled the fluid, and I also had them change the oil as a precaution. Left the dealership, drove approximately 150 miles, and vehicle shut down on interstate again, 3 more times. Had to spend another night in a hotel, the closest dealership said couldn't look at vehicle until following week, so I drove back to the previous dealership where they couldn't find anything or couldn't duplicate the issue. Next day they found debris in pan so said Chrysler said to change transmission. Had to leave vehicle in Colorado, got rental to return home. Picked up vehicle 10 days later, driving home, vehicle did same thing again, 3 times. Drove remaining way home slowly, with breaks every 50-75 miles so issue wouldn't keep happening, vehicle is currently at local dealership and they (once again) cannot duplicate issue or find anything wrong. This is obviously an issue, I've seen several complaints about the stalling/shutting down. This is dangerous, as it happens on the interstate and could cause serious injury or death. Fiat/Chrysler does not seem to be concerned about that.
Jul 22, 2021
PURCHASED VEHICLE JULY 2019. TODAY I WAS MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN AND THE D LIGHT STARTED BLINKING AND THE CAR JUST SHUT OFF. I WAS ON A HWY RD WITH HEAVY TRAFFIC. IT TOOK A COUPLE TRIES AND THE CAR FINALLY STARTED BACK UP. I JUST FOUND OUT THAT THE VEHICLE I HAVE HAS A MOTOR THAT HAS A SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH OIL ISSUES AND JEEP NOT FIXING IT, THEY'RE JUST TELLING THE CONSUMER TO JUST KEEP PUTTING OIL IN IT. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE CONSIDERING HOW MUCH I PAY A MONTH. THESE MOTORS NEED TO BE REPLACED BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED. I PUT MY VIN NUMBER IN AND IT SAYS NO RECALLS. THERE NEEDS TO BE ONE ASAP. NOW THAT M SCARED TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE.
Jan 11, 2021
A COUPLE OF TIMES MY JEEP RENEGADE 2018 STALLED WHEN I WAS DRIVING, SAID SOMETHING ABOUT LOW OIL PRESSURE WHEN I ALREADY DID AN OIL CHANGE, ALSO SAID ON THE DASH THAT THE GEAR SHIFT WASN'T WORKING AND SLOW DOWN AND STOP, I COULDN'T IMAGINE IF I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY THAT WOULD'VE BEEN A BAD ACCIDENT. I SAFELY PARKED, TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND STARTED BACK UP. TOOK IT LAST YEAR TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY SAID THAT WAS A SAFETY THING AND THIS YEAR OCTOBER 30TH 2020, I TOOK IT TO CHECK WHY IT KEPT SAYING LOW OIL PRESSURE WHEN THE OIL IS NEW AND I WANTED TO KNOW IF WAS LEAKING. THEY SAID WASN'T LEAKING, THAT IT WAS BURNING OIL. THAT SHOULDN'T BE HAPPENING THAT THE OIL IS NEW AND LESS THAN A MONTH IT SAYS LOW OIL PRESSURE.
Nov 10, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE JERKED, VIBRATED AND STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ATLANTA WEST CHRYSLER DODGE LOCATED AT 1251 THORNTON RD, LITHIA SPRINGS, GA 30122, WHERE THE MECHANIC FLASHED THE PCM AND TCM DUE TO THE TRANSMISSION FAILURES HOWEVER, THE FAILURES RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000.
Aug 31, 2020
+ 8 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
11 complaints
The UConnect / touch screen display is constantly glitching- I can’t see anything other than striped lines and colors and/or a pitch black screen. I cannot use the rearview camera because of this, which creates a safety concern when backing up/reversing due to limited visibility without the rear view camera function. This problem has occurred with many other owners of the same vehicle (see posts online). The vehicle hasn’t been inspected but others had theirs inspected and claimed they were quoted $1,500+ for the screen repair, and even after repair, the screen malfunctioned again in a few weeks. The first sign of the issue was when I saw a thin, vertical green line through my touch screen, but it didn’t affect the visibility or usability of the screen so I thought nothing of it.
Oct 16, 2025
Unknown. Bought a 2018 Jeep Renegade, brand new and about 4-5 months ago, the screen started glitching. Sometimes, it only shows 1/3 of the screen, and there is a constant beeping as the screen switches between apps and stations. In other words, the screen is faulty, and it sometimes affects the reading of the digital speedometer. My car has only about 84k miles. I understand many others are experiencing similar issues with their 2018 Jeep Renegade.
Aug 28, 2025
Stereo Head Unit screen went black. It started "glitchy" with streaks but eventually went black. No use of the rear back up camera or any functions on the head unit... climate control, radio, setting, etc. I have seen online that this is common and I do not think it is right for a consumer to spend well over a 1000 to replace it. This is not a "wear" part. Disapointed in the quality of components in my Renegade.
Aug 12, 2025
The touch screen has been an issue It does not come on. It his controls the heated steering wheel and cannot be shut off which then over eats and makes it impossible to touch. The screen controls the heated seats and the heat in general.
Jan 08, 2025
Original U Connect system screen delamination! This is a big problem for many users on jeep models 2018! Because of this the system makes random calls from my contacts well I’m driving! I am driving 30 miles a day on the highway and this is becoming a safety issue! Like me many people are waiting for a recall but nothing is coming since 2018!!! Very dangerous when I am driving with my GPS on and the radio calls people randomly and I have to hangs up on people every 5 seconds and then my contacts call me back and have to explain my situation! This is unacceptable! Please help us
Dec 04, 2024
+ 6 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
8 complaints
I bough this car in February with no knowledge of the prior lawsuit on these cars randomly stalling. The past month- my car has stalled multiple times, in the middle of the road and I lose all control. It is such a safety hazard because people will literally almost hit me. I have to hurry up and turn on the flashers and pull over and restart and try again. There is no warnings for this and once it stalls- the steering wheel locks as well! I thought it was bad gas but after doing all kinds of research , there was 2 previous recalls on this car for the same issue! If it was fixed, why is it still doing this? Now I’m in a contract for this car and can’t afford to take a hit to my credit but it literally scares me to drive it! Check engine light initially came on but since has disappeared. I have recorded my car doing this and honestly have just let it sit because I cannot afford a mechanical bill right now.
Aug 29, 2024
Every 2 days I'm adding a cord of oil to my engine. It started off. I would have to add a quart or two in between my oil changes and this thing is running unbelievably bad. Everything's failing on it now. It's leaking oil out of somewhere from the block. The manifolds leaking has been since day one and a thing runs so hot. It's unreal, it doesn't accelerate and then it tries to accelerate by itself. It bucks it decelerates and jumps gears
May 14, 2023
2018 JEEL RENAGADE 4WD STALLS WHILE DRIVING. FEELS LIKE LOSS OF FUEL PRESSURE AROUND 60 MPH. NO SPEED CONTROL WHILE DECELERATION. WHEN STOPPED THE VEHICLE REQUIRES TO SHIFT TO PARK AND TURN OFF. SOMETIMES WILL AUTOMATICALLY TRY TO RESTART THE ENGINE SEVERAL TIMES. DANGEROUS BECAUSE I WAS DRIVING ON A BUSY HIGHWAY WITH NO ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION.
Apr 28, 2021
THE JEEP SOMETIMES STALLS WHEN COMING TO A STOP. IT'LL SAY THAT THE CAR NEEDS TO BE PLACED IN PARK, YOU ATTEMPT TO START IT, THE JEEP STRUGGLES TO START. EVENTUALLY IT WILL START. THE JEEP ALSO MAKES A HARD JOLT SOMETIMES IN HIGHER SPEEDS. IT HAS BEEN NOTICED TO DO THIS WHEN THE JEEP IS ACCELERATING TO CRUISING SPEED. SOMETIMES IT IS NOTICED WHEN DE ACCELERATING.
Apr 16, 2021
WHEN DRIVING DOWNHILL 55 MPH AT AN APPROXIMATE ALTITUDE OF 5500FT ON HWY 80 WEST IN WYOMING, MY VEHICLE COMPLETELY LOST ALL POWER, ENGINE SHUTDOWN AND DASHBOARD MESSAGE SAID SHIFT TO PARK. VERY SCARY AND DANGEROUS SITUATION THAT I WAS ABLE TO CONTROL. I PROCEEDED TO PARK THE VEHICLE ON THE SIDE OF THE HWY AND SHIFTED TO PARK. I WAITED FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES NOT KNOWING WHAT TO DO. I DECIDED TO TURN THE ENGINE ON, WHICH IT DID, SHIFTED TO DRIVE, AND DROVE TO THE NEAREST HWY EXIT. I DO NOT KNOW THE EXACT CAUSE OF THE ISSUE, BUT IT SEEMS, BASE ON OTHER OWNERS REPORT'S THAT THE PROBLEM IS CAUSED BY A FAILURE IN THE ENGINE FUEL PUMP AND/OR VOLTAGE REGULATOR WHICH IT MAKES SENSE. PLEASE INVESTIGATE AND RECALL THE ISSUE BEFORE SOMEONE DIES.
Aug 02, 2020
+ 3 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
7 complaints
Tried to turn on car and Jeep ECU started misfiring. I got the part replaced twice and it still did not work. Just stalled and engine refused to turn over. Was told it also was having fuel system problems.
Nov 13, 2025
Vehicle losses power when driving. Will start up may have trouble at first. Seems to be loss of fuel.
Apr 21, 2023
Vehicle stops ramdonly. It has happened more than 3 times. I have not received a Manufacturer recall repair for the two reported isuues . Or a written confirmation that says that my VIN # is not affected. Thanks
Feb 11, 2022
WHILE DRIVING MY JEEP RENEGADE HAS A HESITATION WHEN I TAKE OFF IT STARTED DOING THIS THIS WEEK I BOUGHT THIS CAR THIS YEAR WITH 72 MILES ALREADY HAVING TO REPLACE THE BREAKS WHICH OF COURSE SHOULD LAST ME AT LEAE A YEAR
Dec 29, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND JERKED UNEXPECTEDLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR SPORADICALLY WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER DISCOVERED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 18V524000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 18V731000 (FUEL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT ALSO RECEIVED RECALL NOTICES FOR THESE RECALLS. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO STALLINGS CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP (101 COMMERCE PARK DR, THOMASVILLE, GA 31757, 229-228-9100) FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE FAILURE CONTINUED AFTER THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE UNKNOWN.
Aug 22, 2019
+ 2 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
7 complaints
1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The exact component or system that failed is unknown at this time. Symptoms suggest an issue possibly involving the engine cooling system, idle control, or electrical systems. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. 2. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The vehicle has stalled suddenly in traffic, especially when coming to a stop, putting myself and others at risk of rear-end collisions or blocking lanes unexpectedly. The overheating raises the risk of engine fires or total vehicle shutdown while driving. 3. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? The problem has been reproduced once at an independent service center, but the exact cause has not been identified. Therefore, the problem has not been fully diagnosed or confirmed. 4. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives, or others? No, the vehicle has not yet been inspected by the manufacturer, police, or insurance representatives. - Jeep was taken to the dealership, but they couldn't find anything. 5. Were there any warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? No warning lamps or messages appeared prior to the stalling or overheating. Symptoms first appeared during warmer months when the vehicle was idling or stopped in traffic
Apr 28, 2025
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.
Feb 14, 2022
THE CAR DIES WHILE DRIVING IT. IF YOU STOP AT A LIGHT, IT DIES. THEN AGAIN AFTER YOU RESTART AND MOVE UP A FEW CAR LENGTHS. ONCE IT DIED WHILE ACTUALLY IN MOTION!! APPARENTLY, THE OIL PRESSURE GETS LOW B/C THE ENGINE(2.4) USES ALL OF THE OIL WITHIN OR LESS THAN 2 MONTHS TIME AFTER AN OIL CHANGE. THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS 2.4 ENGINE, AS OF 12/10/20 I AM TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP, BUT ONLY ON RENEGADES THAT HAVE ALL WHEEL DRIVE AND NOT FRONT WHEEL DRIVE SUCH AS MINE. NOT SURE WHAT THE TRANSMISSION HAS TO DO WITH A BADLY DESIGNED MOTOR(A REP AT THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP STATED THAT IT WAS A POORLY DESIGNED ENGINE THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO USE SOME OIL); HOWEVER, THIS ENGINE SUCKS THE OIL DRY IN UNDER 2 MONTHS TIME THUS MAKING THE MOTOR DIE/STALL WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS! I HAVE SEEN POSTS ON FORUMS WHERE PEOPLE KEEP TELLING OTHERS TO MAKE SURE TO KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR OIL. APPARENTLY, MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING ISSUES WITH THIS PARTICULAR 2.4 ENGINE. THE OIL LIGHT ONLY FLICKERS WHILE GOING AROUND A CORNER & WHEN YOU CHECK THE OIL, IT IS ALMOST BONE DRY - IF COMPARING IT TO A 12 IN. RULER, IT MIGHT LAND ON THE 1ST LINE (OF 8 LINES) ON THE WAY TO AN INCH - JUST THE TIP OF THE DIPSTICK WILL HAVE A SLIGHT AMOUNT OF OIL ON IT. THIS STARTED HAPPENING WITHIN 2 MONTHS OF PURCHASE - CAR BOUGHT USED IN JUNE 2020. AT FIRST, WE THOUGHT THAT THEY SOLD US A CAR AND DIDN'T CHECK THE OIL, BUT NOW WE KNOW BETTER THAN THAT.
Dec 30, 2020
I ORDERED SOME FOOD AND DROVE TO EXIT OF THE PARKING LOT AND THE CAR STALLED COMPLETELY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE CAR DIDN'T FLASH ANY LIGHTS. THE DASH REPEATED FOR ME TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND PRESS THE ON BUTTON. THIS WASN'T WORKING. I FOLLOWED ITS INSTRUCTIONS OVER AND OVER BUT THE CAR STILL WOULD NOT MOVE. WHEN I WOULD PRESS THE GAS THE CAR ENGINE WOULD GET VERY BUMPY DESPITE NOT MOVING FORWARD. I FINALLY PUT IT IN REVERSE AND IT WILLINGLY MOVED BACKWARDS WITHOUT HESITATION. HOWEVER, WHEN PUT IN DRIVE AGAIN, THE D ON THE GEAR SELECTOR WOULD FLASH AND I WOULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE CAR AGAIN. I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND HAD SOMEONE PUSH ME OUT OF THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. I TURNED OFF THE CAR. WHEN I TURNED IT ON ONE MORE TIME, THE JEEP FINALLY STARTED DRIVING LIKE IT SHOULD. I ARRIVED HOME AND CHECKED THE OIL AND IT WAS NOT LOW.
Oct 09, 2020
ON A US ART 250 STOPPED BECAUSE OF OIL PRESSURE GOING STRAIGHT HAS HAPPENED A FEW TIMES. NOW IT STILL HAPPENS BUT IT IS COMING UP SERVICE ENGINE. THE DEALER AND JEEP WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. TOOK TO ADVANCED AUTO THEY DID A DIAGNOSTIC AND IS SAYING THROTTLE ACTUATOR CONTROL SYSTEM SUDDEN HIGH AIRFLOW DETECTED AND RECEIVED ENGINE TORQUE REQUEST SIGNAL STUCK. WANTING DATE BELOW, BUT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. I'M PUTTING MOST RECENT DATE OF INCIDENT WHICH WAS TODAY. WHICH WE TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AGAIN TODAY. *TR
May 20, 2020
+ 2 more complaints for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
7 complaints
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with the check engine warning illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact’s home. An independent mechanic came to the contact’s home, where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 131,000.
Apr 11, 2025
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power. The vehicle was unable to properly accelerate; however, the contact was able to pull over to side of the roadway. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was diagnosed, and the mechanic determined that the fuel pump was inoperable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V731000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.
Aug 29, 2023
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while at the gas station refueling the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. After several attempts, the vehicle restarted. The contact stated that the failure would occur after refueling. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to call the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.
Aug 18, 2023
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. Additionally, the contact stated there was smoke coming from the engine compartment. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V731000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000.
Mar 23, 2023
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated while stopped at a red light, the vehicle was shifted into gear but failed to accelerate. The PUSH to START message was displayed. The contact pulled over and turned off the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer and diagnosed with a defective fuel pump. The contact was informed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The contact informed the dealer that the failure was like NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V731000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was 66,700.
Jul 20, 2022
+ 2 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
7 complaints
Airbags went off for no reason causing me to lose control of vehicle putting my life at risk. My insurance adjustor/investigator said they can't retrieve the info from airbag computer. I am being ticketed because the sheriff's department doesn't believe me.
Apr 24, 2024
Air bag system do not opened in my crash.
May 29, 2022
I GOT T-BONED SO HARD I WAS TRAPPED INSIDE OF MY VEHICLE AND NONE OF THE AIRBAGS EVER WENT OFF.
Nov 07, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT STATED HER PARENTS OWNED A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED HER PARENTS WERE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, THE FORCE OF THE IMPACT SENT THE VEHICLE OUT INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC WHERE THEY WERE THEN HIT ON THE DRIVER'S REAR SIDE BY A FORD F-150. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE POLICE WHO WAS ON THE SCENE. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED VERY BAD INJURIES AND WAS TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE TO THE HOSPITAL. THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES AND WAS ALSO TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE TO THE HOSPITAL. THE POLICE WERE ON THE SCENE AND A CASE WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOWING LOT WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND A CASE WAS FILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 24,000. *DT*JB
Aug 11, 2020
IN APRIL 2020, I WAS INVOLVED IN A SINGLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT, MY CAR SLID OFF COUNTRY ROAD, HEADING STRAIGHT DUE TO ICE. I WAS GOING 65 (THE SPEED LIMIT) I HIT A PATCH OF ICE AND WAS TRYING TO GAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. I SLIDE INTO THE ON COMING LANE IN FRONT OF A SEMI AND IN A SPLIT SECOND TURNED MY WHEEL TO AVOID COLLISION AND AT FULL IMPACT HIT THE DITCH HEAD ON. MY AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED, I IN TURN SLAMMED MY HEAD ONTO THE STEERING WHEEL FROM IMPACT AND I'M STILL SUFFERING FROM CONSTANT HEADACHES AND NECK PAIN.*DT*TR*JB
May 12, 2020
+ 2 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
6 complaints
My car shut down and will not restart in High altitudes. This has been on ongoing issue since I purchased it in 2019. The car will sputter and feel like it has no power, then die. When I go to restart, it will not start. We have almost been hit by traffic several times because of this issue. Seems to only happen in high altitude. We live in the mountains, so we climb elevation quite a bit.
Jul 16, 2023
It consumes oil fast. I just had an old change 1845 miles ago. My oil light came on check and it ts empty not a drop on the stick. Not the 1at time it's happened. No oil leak. Only 58000 miles
Feb 01, 2023
MY CAR IS SHUTTING DOWN WHILE DRIVING IT. MY CAR JUST STARTED SAYING 'LOW OIL PRESSURE' AND NOT EVEN A DAY LATER TURNED OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT AND I WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED. IT DID IT ONCE MORE BEFORE I WAS ABLE TO GET IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME TO DO AN OIL CONSUMPTION TEST AND BRING IT BACK IN BUT I DON'T THINK I SHOULD HAVE TO DRIVE A POTENTIALLY UNSAFE CAR. THERE IS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST FCA FROM OTHER PEOPLE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS I AM EXPERIENCING BECAUSE FCA HAS KNOWN ABOUT THESE ISSUES FOR YEARS AND HAS DONE NOTHING TO FIX THE PROBLEM.
Oct 02, 2020
THE VEHICLE BURNS OIL CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHUTDOWN WITHOUT WARNING. WE HAVE THE VEHICLE SERVICES REGULARLY, BUT IT BURNS SO MUCH OIL WE'RE HAVING ISSUES BEFORE IT'S DUE FOR ROUTINE OIL CHANGE. MY SON WAS ABOUT 30 MILES AWAY FROM HOME WHEN HIS VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. HE ALSO MENTIONED THAT AT TIMES IT WOULD SPUTTER DURING ACCELERATION. WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW AND CURRENTLY IT HAS 29,000 MILES. WE HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED UNDER WARRANTY TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY KEPT IT FOR OVER A WEEK BEFORE THEY WERE ABLE TO LOOK AT IT. I INQUIRED ABOUT GETTING A LOANER VEHICLE SINCE WE WERE DOWN A VEHICLE AND THE DEALER SAID ALL THEIR LOANERS WERE OUT AND THEY WILL ONLY ALLOW US TO HAVE THE LOANER FOR 5 DAYS TOTAL. SO, THEY SAID THEY WOULD CONTACT US WHEN THEY HAD A LOANER AVAILABLE. WE NEVER HEARD BACK FROM THEM, SO MY HUSBAND CALLED THEM BACK 8 DAYS LATER TO INQUIRE ABOUT A LOANER AGAIN, AND AT THAT TIME THEY SAID THE VEHICLE WAS READY; ALL IT NEEDED WAS OIL. SO, WHEN WE WENT TO PICK-UP THE VEHICLE THEY'RE CHARGING US $189 AND THIS VEHICLE IS STILL ON WARRANTY. THE WARRANTY ON THE JEEP IS FRAUDULENT AND THE DEALERSHIPS ARE DEVIOUS.
Feb 04, 2020
WAS DRIVING MY CAR STARTED TO SPUTTER AND IT IS STALLING OUT WHEN I COME TO A STOP. ALSO SHAKING AND MAKING NOISE WHEN I DRIVE IT.
Sep 08, 2019
+ 1 more complaint for this component
SERVICE BRAKES
6 complaints
THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS ON MY JEEP ARE GROOVED EXTREMELY BAD. I ONLY HAVE 24,000 MILES ON IT AND I NEVER BRAKE HARD. I TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THAT THE PADS LOOK LIKE NEW AND THAT THERE IS NO OUTSIDE CAUSE FOR THE GROOVING AND THAT THE ROTORS WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THERE IS A GRINDING FEEL WHEN DRIVING AND BRAKING.
Sep 15, 2020
BRAKE PADS NOT WORN AFTER 28000 MILES BUT DEEP GROOVES IN ROTORS BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT. DIAGNOSED BY 2 TECHNICIANS (2 DIFFERENT LOCATIONS) AS DEFECTIVE BRAKE PADS.
Sep 06, 2020
AT 8916 MILES THE BRAKES FAILED
Jul 13, 2020
RED PARKING BRAKE LIGHT AND YELLOW BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON WITH SOME LOUD ANNOYING BEEPS AS YOUR DRIVING. THE ATTACHED PHOTO IS AFTER I PULLED OVER TO TAKE A PICTURE AND THE OTHER LIGHTS HAD WENT OFF. THE FIRST INCIDENT OCCURT LESS THAN A MONTH AFTER I PURCHASED IT. WHEN I CONTACTED THE DEALER I WAS TOLD TO "NOT WORRY ABOUT IT, IT WAS JUST AN ODDITY". IT HAS SINCE HAPPENED A FEW OTHER TIMES. WHEN TAKING IT BACK TO THE DEALER I'M TOLD THEY CAN'T REPLICATE THE ISSUE, THERE'S NO CODES, REPORTS OR RECALLS. THE OTHER PHOTO IS SAME SITUATION BUT AS YOU SEE ONE HAPPENED AT -4 AND THE OTHER INSTANCE WAS AT 81. LOUD ENGINE NOISE. FUEL PUMP AT GAS STATION KICKS OF EVERY FEW SECONDS NO MATTER HOW LONG YOU WAIT TO INSERT THE NOZZLE OR WHAT ANGLE ITS AT. WAS TOLD BY DEALER ALL ISSUES ARE BECAUSE OF TEMPERATURE. ALL ISSUES HAVE OCCURRED IN TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM -3 TO 81 DEGREES. SO APPARENTLY JEEP'S SWEET SPOT IS WELL...I DON'T KNOW...SOMEWHERE THAT DOESN'T EXIST. CAR HAS 10,000 MILES ON IT. I HAVE FILED A CLAIM WITH MOPAR WARRANTY. I AM SCARED TO DRIVE MY NEW CAR. IT HAS ALL COME COMPLETE WITH A CAR PAYMENT AND BONUS TRIPS TO THE DEALER..
Apr 16, 2019
FOLLOWING A SPONTANEOUS FIRE THAT CAUSED OUR JEEP TO BE IN FOR REPAIR FROM 11/9/18 TO 1/19/19, ALMOST IMMEDIATELY, THE JEEP BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE BRAKE PROBLEMS. ON JANUARY 24, 2019 (ONLY 5 DAYS AFTER A 10-WEEK REPAIR AT THE JEEP DEALERSHIP), OUR SON ADVISED ME THAT THE 'HILL ASSIST SERVICE' LIGHT WAS COMING ON MULTIPLE TIMES A DAY. I PHONED BRIAN CASWELL AT SHELOR IN CHRISTIANSBURG, VA WHO ADVISED ME TO HAVE OUR SON RETURN THE JEEP TO THE DEALERSHIP WHICH HE DID ON JANUARY 25, 2019. BRIAN CALLED ME ON JANUARY 29, 2019 AND ADVISED THAT THEY WOULD BE DOING A WARRANTY REPAIR ON THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. BRIAN ALSO ADVISED OUR SON THAT THE JEEP HAD TO BE TOWED WHILE PARKED ON THE SHELOR LOT BECAUSE OF THE BRAKE ISSUE, SO IT IS FORTUNATE THAT OUR SON MADE IT FROM BLACKSBURG TO CHRISTIANSBURG, VA WITHOUT AN ACCIDENT. OUR SON PICKED UP THE JEEP ON JANUARY 30, 2019. HOWEVER, WHEN DRIVING THE CAR BACK TO HIS APARTMENT, THE SAME "HILL START ASSIST" LIGHT CAME ON AND SO THE CAR WAS NOT DRIVABLE AGAIN. (THIS IS THE 3RD SAFETY INCIDENT WITH THIS VEHICLE IN 3 MONTHS. - ONE RELATED TO A FIRE AND THE SECOND AND THIRD DUE TO BRAKE ISSUES.) BRIAN SENT A TOW TRUCK ON JANUARY 31, 2109 TO BRING THE JEEP BACK TO SHELOR. I ALSO SENT AN EMAIL FROM THE JEEP WEBSITE TO THE FCA USA CUSTOMER CARE CENTER ON JANUARY 31, 2019 ' CLAIM NUMBER 57935124. SINCE THEN, I HAVE ALSO SPOKEN SEVERAL TIMES WITH STEVE STANDER IN THE FCA CORPORATE OFFICE IN WARREN, MI. ON FEBRUARY 4, 2019, BRIAN ADVISED ME THAT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM MODULE NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED, AS THIS IS THOUGHT TO BE THE SOURCE OF THE RECURRING BRAKE PROBLEM. THE CAR SUPPOSEDLY IS NOW REPAIRED AS OF 2/7/19 BUT WE WILL FIND OUT IF IT THIS IS THE CASE WHEN MY SON PICKS IT UP IN A DAY OR SO.
Feb 07, 2019
+ 1 more complaint for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
5 complaints
I just bought a 2018 jeep Renegade 4 month ago Carmax, so far 6 times, the engine. Just shuts off, last time my wife going on the freeway. I'm afraid that someone may get killed. Is they anything you can do to help is there a recall. We bought extended warrenty. Or is the car a lemon
Jan 29, 2025
The automobile will shut off during driving. On three separate occasions while driving the automobile has lost all drivability. The first occasion I was leaving work (01/02/2025) and as I went to accelerate on to the road from a dead stop, the engine shut off. I had to place the car back in park and depress the brake to start the engine again (by depressing the start engine button). The second occasion happened as I was entering the expressway (01/07/2025). I was turning off the main road onto the onramp of the expressway when the engine shut off again. This time I was accelerating up to around 40 mph when the engine shut off. Luckily, I was able to coast to a stop in the emergency lane. The steering locked up due to the engine shut down so I was not able to restart the car until putting it back in park to start the whole start sequence. The third occasion happened today (01/16/2025) as I was leaving school. I was leaving the parking lot when I went to accelerate from a stop the engine shut off again.
Jan 16, 2025
The vehicle has stopped running while driving. It turns off and the gas gauge will show E (there is a full tank) and the battery will die- it is brand new and it was tested when this happened. The codes are saying it’s the PCM- it hasn’t ran properly without a jump in months. And it will idol super high, over heat and scare everyone in the car. Had it towed and checked AGAIN. And everything was fine. (Note that the entire engine was replaced the year I got it by my dealership for the recall on the engine going through all oil in less than a month) I know I am not the only person who had had this issue with this specific vehicle. I’m still paying on it!! I have children to Think about. And at 700+$ payment monthly I shouldn’t have this issue. This vehicle has been nothing but trouble and the dealership gives me a hard time when I’ve called for help with it. The warranty ran up that I paid extra for. Isn’t that ironic.
Apr 15, 2024
The vehicle just stop and the computer panel indicated it was in shifting mode and wouldn't move.
Apr 17, 2022
WHILE ACCELERATING THE VEHICLE STALED. I WAS SCARY I BOUGHT MY JEEP AND IT ONLY HAS 8000 MILES ON IT. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK THEN DRIVE IT DID NOT MOVE. I PUSHED OFF THE ROAD. TURNED THE ENGINE OFF THEN RESTARTED IT, AND IT DROVE FINE. I AM STILL NERVOUS DRIVING MY RENEGADE, IT MAY HAPPEN AGAIN.
Sep 06, 2019
VISIBILITY/WIPER
4 complaints
The rear windshield wiper hose is known to leak in these due to a poor design choice. The entire contents of the windshield washer fluid reservoir empties into the passenger compartment (typically into the rear passenger floorboard). Not only is the fluid being near the passengers a concern, but the reservoir drains completely in a matter of hours. In a snowy environment, you are now unable to clear salt spray crust from the windshield, greatly reducing visibility. I had my mechanic verify this today, and there are countless reports online of people having this issue. The dealer will "fix" it, but they replace things with the same substandard parts that are prone to failure. The dealer needs to have a more permanent fix that uses an actual hose, rather than a plastic carrier that breaks easily.
Sep 24, 2024
The windshield is plagued by millions of dense specks that significantly impair visibility, especially when a light source is shone at it. This presents a significant safety hazard while driving, as it makes it difficult to see the road and the traffic clearly. So far the component hasn’t been inspected, but making a quick search on the internet revealed that there is plenty on unsolved situations like this one with similar vehicles.
Jan 09, 2023
THE BACKUP CAMERA ON MY JEEP ONLY WORKS ABOUT 30% OF THE TIME WHEN YOU PUT IT INTO REVERSE. AFTER SEARCHING THE INTERNET, IT SEEMS MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. HTTPS://WWW.JLWRANGLERFORUMS.COM/FORUM/THREADS/BACKUP-CAMERA-SUDDENLY-STOPPED-WORKING.7452/PAGE-14
Jul 24, 2020
WINDSHEILD CRACKS VERY EASILY I LIVE IN ARIZONA ALL AUTOMOBILES ON THE HIGHWAY WILL HAVE PEBBLES OR SMALL DEBRIS HIT THE WINDSHEILD. IN THE FIRST WEEK, I CAN TELL BY THE SOUND BUT THE SMALLEST ROCK CRACKED MY SHEILD. I TOOK IT IN TO HOPE THE WARRANTY WOULD COVER. THEY TOLD ME USE MY INSURANCE AND FILE A CLAIM ON THE WAY HOME ANTHER SMALL ROCK HIT MY WINDSHEILD AND I HAVE ANTHER CRACK. IVE OWNED MANY VEHICLES IN ARIZONA NEVER HACVE I HAVE NEVER SEEN A WINSHILED BREAK SO EASILY AND IF I GET A CLAIM SUBMITTED WEEKLY MY RATES WILL GO UP... EVEYTIME I GO FOR A CARWASH THERE IS SEVERAL JEEP RENEGADES THERE GETTING THERE ROCK CHIPS REPLACED OR FIXED.. IM VERY DISAPPOINTED THERE IS NOT A RECALL OR THERE NOT TRYING TO FIX THE PROBLEM IF I SEARCH ONLINE THERE IS SEVERAL PEOPLE WHO. COMPLAIN ON BLOGS. BUT JEEP REFUSES TO ADMIT THERES AN ISSUE.
Jul 27, 2019
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
4 complaints
Engine stalled (lost power) while driving on the interstate during rush hour traffic. I had to pull into emergency lane. This happened 3 times within an hour or so. We almost wrecked the car. Very scary and dangerous situation. I checked and there are no recalls with my VIN number. I’m not sure what to do now
Jun 21, 2024
When it is raining, the vehicle shuts down and service warning lights come on. The Service Engine, Service Transmission, Service Hill Assist, Service Parking Break lights come on. The vehicle will start, but won't go into drive and no fuel flows into the engine to give enough power to move. After about 30 minutes, the vehicle might run, but it will shift very hard and the Transmission won't fully engage. After 45 minutes, all the warning lights go off, except for the check engine light, and the car is driveable. This ONLY happens in the rain or after a car wash.
Apr 03, 2024
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.
Sep 01, 2021
VEHICLE STALLING AND DYING WHILE TRYING TO DRIVE. I CAN SIT FOR 10 MIN AND IT HESITATES SO I HAVE TO PUT IT IN PARK AND STOP (SOMETIME WHILE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD) IT SEEMS IF I LEAVE IT RUNNING FOR ABOUT 20 MIN IT WILL DO THIS THEN THE WHOLE FRONT END SHAKES AND IT AUTOMATICALLY SHUTS ITS SELF OFF. AND IN ORDER TO DRIVE IT I HAVE TO LEAVE IT TURNED OFF FOR ABOUT 30 MIN THEN IT WILL RUN OK... I'VE TAKEN IT TO MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP TWICE THEY CAN SEEM TO REPLICATE IT (IF THEY EVEN REALLY TRIED TO) I JUST PURCHASED THIS LESS THAN TWO MONTHS AGO HAD ONLY 6 MILES ON IT. ITS A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE LIMITED 2X4.
Oct 05, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
4 complaints
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.
Oct 16, 2022
While going down the highway, the jeep shut down/locked up. The engine was still running, but wouldn't let me turn it off or run anything electrical. Every service light possible came on. In order to get it to turn off, we had to turn off the computer. After that, it had no power whatsoever. The key light was showing. Luckily, I was able to pull over before getting hit. I had both of my kids in the car. I've seen where other people have had this happen. Why has it not been recalled. We're still waiting to find out what the issue is but the mechanic shop is behind due to workers being out with Covid.
Aug 14, 2021
SINCE 21000 MILES (FIRST INSTENCE) WE HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH THE CAR SHUTTING OFF , AND LOSING ALL POWER TO THE GAS AND BREAK, ALMOST CAUSING A WRECK. I WAS TURNING LEFT AND THE ENGINE SPUTRERED, THEN AS THE WHEEL STRAIGHTENED UP IT COMPLETELY LOUSY ALL GAS, AND BREAK FUNCTION AS IF IT WAS NOT IDLING. ABOUT EVERY 3-4 WEEKS AFTER IT WOULD STALL, BUT NOT LOSE COMPLETE CONTROL. WE STARTED TO NOTICE IT WAS USING EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF OIL, AFTER ACKNOWLEDGING FIRST COUPLE ISSUES. WE ARE CURRENTLY HAVING IT LOOKED AT, AS THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS WOULD NOT ALLOW US TO START THE ENGINE AT ALL, WE ARE CURRENTLY AT 30,000 MILES. CAR IS 1.5 YEARS OLD , PROBLEMS AROSE 5 MONTHS AGO.
Sep 10, 2019
THIS OCCURRED AFTER AN ACCIDENT, DAMAGING THE FRONT BUMPER AND GRILL OF THE VEHICLE. THE DAY AFTER THE ACCIDENT, VEHICLE STALLS ONCE WHILE DRIVING. THE FOLLOWING DAY, VEHICLE DRIVES AS IF PUTTING IN GAS WHILE IN PARK, BUT IS STILL ABLE TO DRIVE ALONG WITH STOPPING AND GOING WHILE ACCELERATING. NOW, THE VEHICLE CANNOT ACCELERATE PAST 15 MPH, AND STILL HOLD THE PROBLEMS PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED.
Feb 11, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
3 complaints
My screen is not visible. Which doesnt allow me to use camera to reverse or backup with visibly seeing what behind through screen, which causes to be a hazard. Replacing will cause me tons of money that i dont have. Which mechanic stated there has been many jeeps that has had same problem.
Oct 16, 2024
WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUID LEAKING AND IS NOW LEAKING THROUGHOUT THE CAR.. IT IS LEAKING AROUND THE ELECTRICAL WIRES IN THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE OF THE CAR UNDER THE CARPET. AUDIO LIGHT ON IN CAR AND ALSO A LOT OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ON DRIVERS SIDE DOOR
Oct 25, 2019
PURCHASED VEHICLE NEW FROM DEALER STOCK IN PATCHOGUE, NY, WITH TRAILHAWK TRIM. HAD IT A LITTLE OVER A MONTH, AND HAVE LESS THAN 1000 MILES ON IT. WITHIN THE 1ST WEEK THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED AND DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE IT EVEN THOUGH IT HAD A WAVE IN IT AT EYE LEVEL. HAVE SEEN OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ONLINE. AT SAME TIME, WE NOTICED A PROBLEM WITH CLIMATE CONTROL AND DEALER COULDN'T GET US IN TO LOOK AT IT FOR ABOUT A MONTH. WHAT HAPPENS IS AFTER THE CAR IS SHUT OFF AND TEMP IS LEFT AT SAY 72 IN ALL ZONES, OFTEN WHEN YOU RESTART THE VEHICLE LATER OR THE NEXT DAY IT IS NO LONGER SET TO 72 AND MAY BE BLASTING SUPERHOT AIR AT 90 OR JUMP TO LOW AC OR ANYTHING IN BETWEEN. ITS A COMPLETELY RANDOM TEMPERATURE HAVING NOTHING TO DO WITH OUTSIDE AIR TEMP. ALSO, DOESN'T HAPPEN WITH EVERY RESTART. THIS CAR HAS THE AUTO CLIMATE CONTROL FEATURE TOO, BUT THE ISSUE HAPPENS WHETHER WE LEAVE IT ON AUTO OR MANUAL. WE ALSO CHECKED TO MAKE SURE NO ONE WAS KNOCKING INTO THE CONTROL WITH LEGS OR HANDBAGS ETC. DEALER SERVICE MANAGER SAYS THIS IS "JUST HOW JEEP MANUFACTURED IT", AND "THE JEEP ENGINEERS DELIBERATELY WANT THE TEMPERATURE TO BE RANDOM BECAUSE ITS NOT A PRIORITY". THIS IS MY THIRD CHRYSLER/DODGE/JEEP VEHICLE, AND THE PROBLEM HAS NOT HAPPENED IN EITHER OF THE OTHER TWO, SO THAT IT SOUNDS TO ME LIKE JUST A DEALER BEING LAZY AND NOT WANTING TO FIX THE PROBLEM. I ALSO CALLED JEEP CUSTOMER CARE AND GOT LITTLE HELP SO FAR. HOWEVER, IT IS CLEAR TO ME NO ENGINEER WOULD EVER DESIGN A CAR TO BE SO DELIBERATELY INCONVENIENT AND POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS WHERE YOU HAVE TO SPEND THE FIRST FEW MOMENTS IN YOUR CAR FIDDLING WITH DIGITAL TEMPERATURE CONTROLS. EVER CAR I HAVE EVER DRIVEN STORES YOUR LAST TEMPERATURE AND RESUMES THAT TEMPERATURE WHEN YOU RETURN. DID I MENTION WE ARE EXTREMELY DISSATISFIED WITH THIS VEHICLE AS A RESULT AND HAVE ALREADY TOLD MANY FRIENDS TO AVOID JEEP. TERRIBLE.
Oct 09, 2018
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3 complaints
Fuel gage no longer accurately displays fuel level after a sudden loss of power of vehicle, and transmission lags when shifting gears.
Aug 05, 2024
2018 jeep renegade STALLING, TURNING OFF WHILE DRIVING!!! 4WD service message, can’t turn steering wheel, car stalls and shuts down where it pleases
Jan 06, 2024
While driving car will lose power and low oil pressure message appears. Car dies and then shift gear vehicle must be stopped message appears. Then press break petal to start vehicle. When I press the start button it takes a second to get power and start again.
Nov 05, 2023
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
3 complaints
Since I’ve owned the car. When we go above 70 on highways with cruise control and a/c on the car will randomly turn off and the speedometer will say I am going 0 miles an hour. This has happened 5 times, everytime we go on vacation. And everytime the dealership states they can not mimic the symptoms. So it never gets fixed. Read about a power trans chip that’s faulty. Should be my vehicle included in that problem.
Jul 01, 2024
WHILE LETTING OFF THE GAS TO SLOW DOWN TO EITHER A STOP OR AROUND A CURVE; THE CAR IDLES ALL THE WAY DOWN AND DIES, THE DASHBOARD FLASHES A MESSAGE SAYING 'VEHICLE MUST BE IN PARK TO SWITCH GEARS'. WHEN I PLACE THE VEHICLE IN PARK IT THEN TELLS ME TO PUSH THE BRAKE AND THE START BUTTON; WHEN I DO THE CAR 'WHINES' AND ACTS LIKE IT'S HAVING A HARD TIME STARTING BACK UP; WHEN IT DOES FINALLY TURN OVER IT IDLES HIGH UNTIL I PUT THE CAR IN GEAR MAKING IT JUMP.
Jan 19, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE PULLED FROM FRONT TO BACK AND THEN STALLED. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS POWERED OFF WHILE IN TRAFFIC. ONCE RESTATED, THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED A FEW MILES DOWN THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TOWED TO DICK POE CHRYSLER JEEP (LOCATED AT 6501 MONTANA AVE, EL PASO, TX 79925, (915) 778-9331). THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST, BUT A FAILURE CODE COULD NOT BE FOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,700.
Sep 24, 2018
WHEELS
3 complaints
NO SPARE TIRE GIVEN NO WAY TO CHANGE TIRE IF SUFFERING FLAT TIRE OR BLOWOUT
Jul 14, 2019
CONTINENTAL SPORT 265/65/R16/ THE TIRE BUBBLED AND POPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TREAD IT SEPARATED WITH OUT ANY INDICATION. WHEN I STARTED TO GET ONTO THE INTERSTATE IT RUPTURED WITHOUT BEING PUNCTURED
Jun 03, 2019
MY NEW VEHICLE WAS DELIVERED WITHOUT A SPARE TIRE. THERE IS ONLY A FIX A FLAT KIT. A FIX A FLAT KIT WILL NOT "FIX" A SEVERELY DAMAGED TIRE. I'M TOLD I CAN BUY A SPARE TIRE KIT FOR EXTRA MONEY. SPARE TIRES SHOULD BE REQUIRED BY LAW ON EVERY NEW CAR.
Mar 30, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2 complaints
Driver side rear tail light assembly ground wire burned up and caused the tail light assembly to stop working. Replaced tail light assembly and wiring harness. This is a common failure on the jeep renegades and should be recalled due to safety.
May 23, 2025
The rear tail light, backup light, and blinker have simultaneously quit working. After inspecting further, the connection from the electrical wiring has burned the ground connection on the rear lamp housing. The ground wire also looks to be burned.
Jan 23, 2023
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
After purchasing a new battery due to multiple issues with a drained battery, when trying to jump the new battery the jeep would not take a jump. The lights came on and indicated multiple issues and the steering wheel became immovable. The jeep will not start and each time if left hooked up will drain fully charged battery.
Apr 02, 2025
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE. UPON SHIFTING THE VEHICLE FROM PARK INTO REVERSE, THE VEHICLE MOVED FORWARD. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE WAS DEFECTIVE. WHEN THE FUEL TANK WAS FILLED, THE GAUGE STILL DISPLAYED THAT THE TANK WAS EMPTY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO LAWLEY TOYOTA (2750 US-180, SILVER CITY, NM 88061, (575) 538-3777) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE COULD OCCUR WHEN THE COMPUTER REPROGRAMMED ITSELF. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PLACED ON THE VEHICLE REGARDING THE TRANSMISSION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT SOMEONE FROM THE CHRYSLER CARE MANAGEMENT TEAM WOULD CONTACT HER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64.
Jul 30, 2019
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2 complaints
I went to get a light fixed (Driver Side fog light) and the bulb had blown up and completely melted the housing. I searched the internet and it is on the Jeep site as extremely common. I just purchased this car. I can't afford $650 to fix the melted housing. The guy that tried to change it at the shop said it was a complaint he has heard before.
Feb 28, 2025
The entire lamp needs replaced for the front passenger running light. Continues to blow lights and sockets. Estimated cost to fix is $600 and is NOT covered by factory warranty or most extended warranties. I see this issue with MANY jeep son the road. Car will alert driver that running light is out, replace light, will blow new light within hours. Replace socket - will blow new socket. Car will also alert driver that other lights are out on the vehicle EVEN IF THEY ARE NOT. This speaks to a possible, more serious, wiring issue. Lights exist on a car FOR A REASON. I should not be paying to fix shoddy workmanship BY JEEP. Please, investigate how many Jeep Renegades have come in with this issue or similar. I was told by my mechanic that many Renegades have such poor light wiring that beating on the lights a few times will "maybe make them come back on". YES, my dealership looked at the car and told me the entire lamp needs replaced for $600. Not covered by any warranties, but broken no fault of my own. This is not a wear and tear issue. This is a lighting and wiring issue which is UNSAFE. Yes there were warning messages, but some are false and some are true! I received warning that my plate light was out, when it is not. This running light issue IS a known problem with jeep renegades. PLEASE INVESTIGATE FURHTER. This has been an ongoing issue since I certified pre-owned purchased the car with 5,000 miles on it. Took it to dealer on Monday 01/02/2023
Jan 05, 2023
BACK OVER PREVENTION
2 complaints
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated while attempting to reverse out of the driveway at approximately 5 MPH, the rear-view camera failed to properly operate. The contact stated that the screen was blue and then turned black. The contact stated afterward only half of the screen was displaying an image. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not repaired because the vehicle was not under recall. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,500.
Jan 13, 2025
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated while reversing, the back-over prevention camera operated as needed intermittently. The contact stated that the camera was occasionally turned on and turned off with the radio. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer and was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Nov 07, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER
2 complaints
The rear view camera was glitchy for a few years until finally becoming completely disabled due to the car play system malfunctioning. I have blind spots on each side of the back of my car that do not allow me to check for oncoming traffic when backing out. This also includes looking out for pedestrians. It has come to my attention that this may be a manufacturing issue as multiple clients have complained about similar issues.
Aug 29, 2024
SO I'VE HAD MY 2018 JEEP RENEGADE FOR ABOUT APPROXIMATELY 9 MONTHS AND ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO MY RADIO STARTED TURNING OFF AND ON BY ITSELF AND THIS HAPPENS WHEN DRIVING AND SOMETIMES RIGHT WHEN I TURN THE CAR ON. AND AT THE SAME TIME THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS SPRAYER THAT CLEAN THE WINDOWS STOPED WORKING AND THE BOTTLE OF WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUID IS FILLED AND THERE'S NO RUST OR EROSION ON THE HOLE WHERE IT SPRAYS FROM.
Aug 06, 2019
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
2 complaints
the turbocharger went out at 75k. had it replaced just after the #2 cylinder went bad. vehicle is unable to get to highway speeds and is very slow to accelerate. it is not due for an oil change for another 5k miles.
Apr 20, 2024
I PURCHASED A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE AT THE END OF JULY 2018, IT HAD WORKED WELL UNTIL THE END OF JUNE 2019. I WAS ON A ROAD TRIP FROM SOUTH CAROLINA TO COLORADO AND I WAS ON THE ROAD FOR A WEEK WITH NO ISSUES, BUT ON JUNE 28TH AS I WAS DRIVING ON I-70 THROUGH KANSAS AT ABOUT 80 MPH WHEN MY ENGINE BEGAN TO STALL OUT. AT FIRST IT WAS DROPPING ABOUT 10 - 15 MPH, BUT THEN IT WAS QUICKLY DROPPING 30 - 40 MPH. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT INTO THE RIGHT MOST LANE, BUT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND SERVICE TRANSMISSION LIGHT APPEARED ON MY DASHBOARD WHILE MY ENGINE STALLED OUT COMPLETELY. I HAD TO RESTART MY CAR A FEW TIMES, BUT AFTER A FEW RESTARTS THE NOTIFICATIONS DISAPPEARED. EVERY TIME THE ENGINE STALLED OUT, I WOULD LOSE THE USE OF MY GAS AND BRAKE PEDALS. THE ELECTRONICS WERE STILL WORKING, BUT DRIVING WAS NON-RESPONSIVE. I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY NURSE MY CAR INTO THE NEAREST CITY AND EVENTUALLY GET TOWED TO THE NEAREST JEEP DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP WAS ABLE TO LOOK AT THE JEEP THE NEXT DAY (JUNE 29TH) AND DID SOME COMPUTER DIAGNOSTICS AND TOLD ME THAT THE JEEP WAS GOOD TO GO. I MADE IT ABOUT 180 MILES AND HAD JUST GOTTEN BACK ONTO I-70 IN COLORADO WHEN THE ISSUE RETURNED. ENGINE STALLED OUT, DROPPED SPEED TO ZERO MPH AND PEDALS BECAME UNRESPONSIVE. I HAD TO WAIT SEVERAL HOURS TO BE TOWED TO AURORA, CO TO A JEEP DEALERSHIP (LARRY H MILLER JEEP). MY JEEP WAS WITH LARRY H MILLER FROM JUNE 29TH TO JULY 3RD. THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY DROVE IT SEVERAL HUNDRED MILES, DESPITE MY ODOMETER NOT MATCHING THEIR INFORMATION, AND TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS NO ISSUE WITH MY JEEP. I MADE IT 10 MILES FROM THE DEALER BEFORE THE STALLING ISSUE RETURNED. THIS ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH ON A CONGESTED NARROW HIGHWAY IN DENVER, CO. WHEN I CALLED THE DEALER, THEY TOLD ME THEY COULDN'T HELP AND TO SEE ANOTHER DEALER. I WAS TOWED TO A THIRD DEALER, WHO WAS ALSO NOT ABLE TO FIND ANY ISSUE.
Jul 25, 2019
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
My Renegade fuel pump failed in a very unsafe manner without an engine light at only 42,000 miles, less than half the expected life of that component. I was driving on the highway and without warning I could no longer accelerate and I had plenty of fuel but no engine light came on and I had to glide to the right while cars were speeding around me before I reached 0mph. This is extremely dangerous and I'm finding it's very common in other models that aren't covered under the fuel pump recall for certain jeep renegades. My fuel pump was fixed and they said it was a common issue but I had no recourse to investigate beyond "it's not a recall". If this is happening to other Renegades not covered it will most definitely cause a serious crash as the engine is on but no acceleration.
Mar 01, 2024
JEEP STOPPED ACCELERATING ON THE INTERSTATE GOING 75 ON CRUISE CONTROL; WE WERE IN THE PASSING LINE WITH SEMI TRUCKS BEHIND US SO WE HAS NOTHING CHOICE BUT TO PULL OVER TO THE LEFT SHOULDER UNTIL WE COULD SAFELY MOVE THE CAR TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER. CAR CONTINUED TO RUN, BUT WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. CAR WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP, DIAGNOSTIC DID NOT SHOW ANY ISSUES; I WAS TOLD THAT IT HAPPENED BECAUSE IT WAS HOT AND BECAUSE I DROVE IT MORE THAN 5 HOURS. JEEP IS STUCK 12 HRS FROM WHERE I LIVE AND THERE ARE NO PARTS AVAILABLE. MANUFACTURER AND DEALERSHIP REFUSE TO GIVE ME A LOANER CAR.
Jun 25, 2019
EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that the touch screen was inoperable. The contact stated that calls were being made independently. Additionally, the GPS was inoperable. The contact stated that while on a call, the call dropped unintendedly. The radio and functions related to the infotainment system was inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the screen had delaminated and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and was awaiting the diagnostic report, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.
Oct 19, 2023
U-Connect Radio Malfunction. Screen/Radio selects random things on radio options. Map on screen becomes unavailable or glitches. Almost cost me to miss my exits. UConnect Radio causes distracted driving putting myself and my passengers in danger. For example, sometimes the UConnect radio selects individuals on my contact list and places a call, so outgoing calls are made while I’m driving. The glue from the UConnect radio will start to drip and spread into other parts and cause them to malfunction. This can also cause malfunctions with steering and other vehicle functions. Theres also no point in me replacing the screen for something was faulty by the manufacturer. Yes it has been notified but they refuse to acknowledge the problem. No warning lamps just the screen kept glitching.
Jan 29, 2023
STRUCTURE
2 complaints
As we were headed onto the Interstate via the on ramp I-44 west in St. Robert MO we had the from passenger and driver side windows down and we heard a loud POP as the front tempered glass panel of our panoramic sunroof/moonrise shattered above us cutting my arm and back. Sunny day no vehicles in front or behind us to kick up a rock or anything. This is clearly a defect in the design of the 2018 panoramic glass panels as later models top glass have a different style and design.
Oct 09, 2021
MY MOM WAS PARKING THE VEHICLE IN A PARKING LOT, WHEN IT ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY CAUSING HER TO JUMP A CURB AND A TREE BRANCH STRUCK THE WINDSHIELD AND ROOF. A WITNESS IN A CAR NEARBY SAID SHE HEARD THE VEHICLE REV UP BEFORE JUMPING THE CURB.
Oct 07, 2020
POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
THE CAR SMELLS HORRIBLE LIKE GAS INSIDE WHEN I START IT TO HEAT UP. STARTED SHAKING, ENGINE IS MAKING A LOUD SOUND THAT IT DIDN'T BEFORE. I GOT THE TRANSMISSION COMPUTER UPDATED ON MARCH 30, 2021. NOW TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE GETS TO CLOSE TO 200 DEGREES AND THE DEALER SAID THERE WAS NO NEED TO FLUSH BECAUSE OF THE MODEL. AND I GOT THE RECALL COMPUTER UPDATE ON JANUARY 30. 2021 ALSO FOR THE OIL ISSUE. I'M AM SO UNHAPPY WITH THIS VEHICLE. ALL THESE PROBLEMS HAPPEN AFTER MY WARRANTY RAN OUT.
Apr 19, 2021
WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOPPED POSITION ON A DRIVEWAY THE CAR STALLED AND THE ONBOARD DISPLAY READ "SHIFT INTO GEAR". A FULL LOSS OF POWER TO THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION OCCURRED. CAR HAD TO BE RESTARTED TO RESUME DRIVING OF THE VEHICLE. THE RESTART WAS VERY ROUGH, AS IF IT NEEDED GAS. STALL COULD HAVE CAUSED LOSS OF LIFE OR INJURY IF IT WOULD HAVE OCCURRED IN TRAFFIC. THIS IS THE FOURTH TIME IT HAS OCCURRED. OTHER VEHICLES OF THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL HAVE A RECALL FOR A FAULTY FUEL PUMP AND/OR POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE BUT MINE DOESN'T.
Oct 23, 2019
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
2 complaints
RADIO SCREEN TURNS ON OFF FREEZING DOESN'T CONNECT AND SWITCHED INTO KILOMETERS (STILL WAITING FOR REPLACEMENT) CODES.POPPING UP NOTHING WAS FIXED BY DEALERSHIP JUST CLEARED CODES. ENGINE WHEN DRIVING SEEMS LIKE IT HAS HARD TIME PICKING UP AND.SHIFTING INTO NEXT GEAR MAKING A JERKING MOTION HAPPENING AT RANDOM TIMES DEALERSHIP UPDATED PCM AND TCM STILL DOES IT. BLOWS THREW OIL FAST DEALERSHIP SAYS ITS NORMAL FOR A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE MAKES A TICKING SOUND SEEMS LIKE FAN COMES ON ALOT MORE. WOULD RANDOMLY SMELL BURNING OF PLASTIC ADDRESSED WITH DEALERSHIP (NO FIX)
Apr 19, 2021
BOUGHT MY CAR BRAND NEW, AFTER ONE MONTH IT STARTED SHUTTING OFF RANDOMLY. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE ENGINE SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. "SHIFT GEAR TO P APPEARED ON MY DASH". I HAD TO TURN ON AND OFF MULTIPLE TIMES BEFORE IT WOULD TURN ON AGAIN AND OCCUR OVER AND OVER AGAIN. GOT THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO TOLD ME IT WAS COMPLETELY NORMAL AND THAT I SHOULD BE CHECKING MY OIL EVERY TIME I GET GAS. SAID ALL I NEEDED WAS AN OIL CHANGE. DID NOT HAVE ANY CONCERN FOR THE DANGEROUS OCCURRENCE I WAS IN ON THE HIGHWAY.
Feb 28, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE REVERSING FROM A PARKING SPOT, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO STALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A MESSAGE STATING SHIFT TO PARK WAS DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT SHIFTED TO PARK AND TURNED OFF THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER RE-STARTING THE VEHICLE, SHE DROVE TO HER DESTINATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DESERT 215 SUPERSTORE (8030 RAFAEL RIVERA WAY, LAS VEGAS, NV 89113; (888) 215-7111) HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERN TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC DID NOT EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE WHILE TEST DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PICKED HOWEVER, AFTER ACTIVATING THE AIR CONDITIONER THE CONTACT SMELLED FUMES INSIDE THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 24,000. *LN*JB
Oct 22, 2020
THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. I WAS LISTENING TO MUSIC WHILE ON MY BREAK WHEN I GOT A WARNING THAT THE AIR BAGS NEEDED TO BE SERVICED. THEN IT CYCLED THROUGH ALL THE COMPONENTS TELLING ME EVERYTHING NEEDED TO BE SERVICED. THE RADIO SHUT OFF. THE COOLANT WENT TO HIGH THEN BACK DOWN TO LOW. THE FUEL SAID IT NEEDED TO BE SHUT OFF. THE WINDOWS WOULD NOT WORK. THE KEY FOB WOULD NOT WORK. I COULD NOT GET THE CAR TO START OR SHUT THE LIGHTS OFF. I COULD NOT GET THE CAR OUT OF GEAR. IT WAS SITTING IN A PARKING LOT. THEN EVERYTHING WENT DARK EXCEPT THE PARKING LIGHTS. THIS CAR IS ONLY THREE MONTHS OLD. AND HAS 1100 MILES ON IT. I HAD A PREVIOUS PROBLEM WITH IT LOSING POWER WHILE I WAS DRIVING.
Jan 03, 2019
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2 complaints
THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WILL RANDOMLY STOP WORKING. THE BACK UP CAMERA, WILL NOT FUNCTION, CAR RADIO WILL NOT TURN OFF/ON, HEAT AND AIR RESETS WHILE DRIVING, AND MOST RECENTLY THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE TURNED OFF.
Jul 02, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT COLLISION WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE TAG LIGHT GOES IN AND OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO COUNTRYSIDE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (846 E 3RD ST, JACKSON, GA 30233 (770) 504-6194) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE REPAIRS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SAME DEALER FIVE TIMES FOR THE SAME FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,000.
May 09, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE 3/6/2020 FROM THE I-10 DODGE DEALERSHIP IN INDIO, CA. THE CAR APPEARED TO BE WORKING PERFECTLY: NO FUNNY SMELLS OR NOISES, GOOD ACCELERATION AND BRAKES, NO WARNING LIGHTS ON DASH CONSOLE OR ANYTHING LIKE THAT. LAST SATURDAY (5/2/2020) I DROVE IT TO MY FRIEND'S MOBILE HOME. I PARKED IN THE CARPORT AND TURNED THE ENGINE OFF. I WENT INTO THE HOME AND LOOKED OUT THE WINDOW ABOUT TWO MINUTES LATER. SMOKE WAS POURING OUT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I LOOKED IN VAIN FOR A HOSE OR FIRE EXTINGUISHER, THEN CALLED 911. AT THIS POINT FLAMES WERE SHOOTING UP FROM THE ENGINE, SETTING THE CARPORT AND THE SIDE OF THE MOBILE HOME ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND PUT OUT THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED IN THE EIGHT MINUTES FROM WHEN I CALLED 911 TO WHEN THE FIREFIGHTERS PUT OUT THE FIRE. *TR
May 06, 2020
I HAVE HAD CAR ABOUT TWO MONTHS AND IT KEEPS STALLING ON ME AND I GOT ALMOST INTO AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE IT STALLED ON A BUSY STREET AND TRAFFIC WAS COMING . JIM CLICK CHRYSLER INTO SUN ARIZONA THEY SAY IT'S THE FUEL PUMP BUT OTHER THINGS ARE GOING ON WITH THE CAR TO LIKE THE RADIO AND IT KEEPS TURNING OFF AND THE SCREEN FOR THE BACK UP CAMERA TURNS OFF ON ITS OWN SO I THINK THERE'S MORE GOING ON THAT CAR AND I'M DISAPPOINTED IN JEEP FOR MAKING A CAR THAT COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT I HAVE TO THINK OF THE SAFETY OF MY KIDS
Aug 24, 2019
STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
2 complaints
CAR ONLY HAS 4000 MILES ( STILL LIKE NEW). ONCE INCIDENT I HAD WAS TRYING TO MAKE A TURN I SLOWED DOWN THEN WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE THE CAR WOULDNT GO . I HAD TO PULL OVER AND COMPLETELY TURN OFF THE VEHICLE. HAS HAPPEN 3 TIMES IN LESS THAN ONE WEEK. IVE MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO CONTACT DEALER AND SERVICE DEPT, BUT NO CALL BACKS.
May 21, 2019
MY STALLED 3 TIMES IN 2 WEEKS. TWICE I WAS SLOWING TO TAKE A TURN-THIS HAPPENED A WEEK APART IN THE SAME EXACT TURN. TWICE I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 20 MPH. THIS HAPPENED ON 4-21-19, 4-27-19 AND 4-30-19. I HAVE APPROX 5200 MILES. I CALLED CHRYSLER AND THEY SAID THERE WERE NO RECALLS, THAT I PROBABLY DO NOT NEED AN OIL CHANGE (SHE CHECKED ON THIS INFORMATION). WHEN THE LIGHT GOES ON OR 7-8,000 MILES I SHOULD SCHEDULE ONE. NO DASH INDICATOR LIGHTS COME ON. EACH TIME I AM ABLE TO GUIDE MY CAR OUT OF TRAFFIC. I SHUT OFF RADIO, WIPERS AND ALL ELECTRICAL AND AFTER I HIT TO RESTART IT SOUNDS LIKE IT IS REALLY TRYING, BUT IT EVENTUALLY DOES START. I STALLED THIS MORNING (5-1-19) AND I WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED AS IT WAS SO SUDDEN. THE CAR BEHIND ME HAD TO SWERVE. I PUT ON MY HAZARDS. I CALLED CHRYSLER CORPORATE BECAUSE MY DAD HEARS SOMETHING ABOUT THE 2.4L ENGINE BEING RECALLED. CHRSYLER CORPORATE TOLD ME TO BRING IT TO THE DEALER AND EITHER WAY SHOULD BE COVERED (WARRANTY OR ADDED TO RECALL). THE DEALER HAD NO RECORD OF RECALLS AND SAID I NEEDED AN OIL CHANGE. THAT IS RIDICULOUS THAT NEEDING AN OIL CHANGE COULD BE SUCH A DANGEROUS THING. I FIND THAT HARD TO BELIEVE. I HAVE HAD THIS JEEP SINCE OCT 2018. I AM VERY SCARED NOW. I COMMUTE TO BOSTON IN THE TUNNELS AND ON THE TOBIN BRIDGE DURING BUSY RUSH HOUR. SO DISAPPOINTED THESE DANGEROUS PROBLEMS ARE HAPPENING - AND SO SOON AFTER PURCHASING. MY CUSTOMER CARE # FROM MY CALL INTO CHRYSLER (FCA - FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES), WHICH THEY CLOSED EVEN THOUGH IT WASN'T RESOLVED, IS 57585393. CALLED THEM 4-30-19 ALSO, SOMETIMES WHEN I TURN MY WHEEL TO TAKE A SHARP TURN A BELL DINGS ONE. IT HAS HAPPENED ABOUT 6 TIMES SINCE OWNING.
May 01, 2019
STEERING
2 complaints
THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING STRAIGHT AT APPROXIMATELY 45MPH ON A LOCAL ROAD IN PENSACOLA, FL. THE POWER STEERING LOCKED THE STEERING WHEEL IN PLACE AND IT WAS VERY, VERY HARD TO MOVE. THE HILL ASSIST NEEDS SERVICE LIGHT APPEARED ALONG WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN AND CAME TO A STOP NEAR THE SHOULDER AFTER PULLING HARD THE WHEEL. TURNED OFF THE CAR THEN RESTARTED. NO WARNING LIGHTS AND DROVE AS NORMAL TO MY HOUSE.
Mar 19, 2019
THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IN APPROXIMATELY 7 DAYS WHEN I HAVE STARTED THE VEHICLE TO LEAVE AND THE POWER STEERING ERROR WILL DISPLAY AND I HAVE 0 POWER STEERING! I DRIVE THIS DAILY ON THE INTERSTATE WITH MY CHILD AND I READ A FORUM WHERE SOME PEOPLE LOST POWER STEERING WHILE DRIVING, THIS IS NOT AN OPTION OR A RISK I AM WILLING TO TAKE.
Nov 07, 2018
SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
The driver seat belt buckle malfunctioned, the clip will not stay in no matter what. The dealership said the part isn’t available anywhere and is on endless back order without an ETA. As well as they are unsure of what parts are needed as there is an electrical part they confused if it’s needed that is also unavailable anywhere. The jeep/chrysler company itself has also been no help, it has been 3 weeks. I keep getting told the same thing and to “be patient” and that this is not a safety recall, even though the part isn’t available anywhere. The dealership confirmed its malfunction. My safety/risk factor and ability to drive has now been severely impacted as It is illegal and dangerous to drive without a seatbelt, I have not been offered any help or coverage, and I have a newborn baby! There was no forewarning or symptoms of failure beforehand. This has been sudden and infuriating.
Apr 11, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,BACK OVER PREVENTION
1 complaint
The entire radio system begins to get white ghost lines which affects the rear back-up camera and rear safety systems, and it also affects the parking brakes when the vehicle is in park or stopped. The use of the radio system is required to do basic maintenance on the vehicle such as brake changes.
Mar 13, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
The contact owns a 2018 JEEP RENEGADE LIMITED. The contact stated that the vehicle has been repaired three times already. The vehicles was initially taken for a service to the dealer when the contact was advise the vehicle had a recall and no failure was experienced. No warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted and the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was repaired under a recall. The contact stated that the failure persisted. Then was taken again to the dealer where the contact was informed the recall was still active and no documentation of repairs. The local dealer was contacted again and the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was repaired under a recall. The vehicle was taken again for service maintenance and was informed that the vehicle had only 3 quarts of oil and should have 5 quarts and there is no leaks on the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.
Jan 02, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION
1 complaint
Interior navigation screen has stopped working which interferes with the back up camera & other important features of the vehicle. Nothing specific happened, just went black on half of the screen one day
Dec 17, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
My speedometer will change from MPH to KM on its own while i am driving. It will also keep changing back and forth making it a driver distraction. My dash screen is also going bad. I will definitely take it in for an inspection. I pulled into a rest area to assess what was going on with the electrical problem. There were not any warnings at all. It just happened so I have not informed anyone yet.
Nov 17, 2024
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
UNKNOWN Running lights and blinkers. Continually replace bulbs and either burn out black or just stop working. Possible wiring /electrical issues? Dashboard computer works at random. Ongoing for about a year. Last 3 months the dashboard lightning bolt light flashes along with the service engine light. it will lose power to move forward while in motion and at times loses steering power as well. Speed doesn't seem to matter. Can be going 65 mph or 25 mph and happens at random. Usually flashing bolt light disappears after vehicle is turned off and restarted but service engine light remains on for a few days but then disappears after that. Vehicle has been brought in to be repaired and diagnosed several times at different locations but since the warning lights on the dash disappear, the scan device doesn't detect an issue. Ongoing malfunction is potentially dangerous and very frightening despite how fast the vehicle is moving. Not sure how to move forward with resolution when nobody seems to find what is wrong with it? Money continually spent on trying to diagnose without resolution is frustrating and not knowing details puts others at risk as well. No active RECALLS and have not found or any prior RECALLS that would explain. Light issues are inconvenient but mentioned in the chance they are a component of the source of bigger issues that may include electrical , powertrain, etc.... *Dashboard warning lights along with loss of driving power has happened on multiple different occasions. in ADDITIONAL DETAILS BELOW I will record most current episode.
Sep 11, 2024
SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
Engine stall. The first time it happened I was going about 35 mph down the street and the car quit accelerating. Engine still running all the lights on did not notice any warning lights. Coasted into a parking lot. Turned off car and restarted and drove 1/2 block home. Read online to start car in auxiliary mode three or five times. Did that and did not have a problem. About 3 or so weeks later, it happened on the highway and almost caused a wreck. Very scary! I got to the side of the road 3 times. Restarted and barely would start driving and it would happen again. Had car towed to dealership and started claim with Jeep. They can not duplicate the problem and find no codes. Other issues: passenger car entry warning, head module? Or display will call people randomly, change radio stations and the reverse camera will come on while I'm driving, needs new struts ( only drive highway and in town ), uneven tire wear, auto windshield wipers does not work. Slow to shift out of first gear and jolts car when it shifts. Been at dealership for 3 weeks +
Aug 21, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,BACK OVER PREVENTION
1 complaint
The radio head unit (display monitor) has failed. I can not use backup camera, safety and security alerts. This problem is common across all Jeep renegades. No recall has been provided. These units cost $2,000 to replace at the dealer.
Jun 22, 2024
STEERING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The primary components that failed in my 2018 Jeep Renegade, equipped with a 2.4L engine, include the electrical system and the fuel pump assembly. The vehicle has randomly reset its electrical equipment by morning and has turned off while driving, which stiffened the steering wheel without warning. These components should be available for inspection upon request. 2. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? My safety and the safety of others were put at significant risk numerous times. The vehicle has randomly turned off while driving, causing the steering wheel to stiffen without any warning. This sudden loss of power and control in traffic is extremely dangerous and could easily lead to accidents. 3. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes, the problem has been reproduced and confirmed by both a dealer and an independent service center. The dealers identified issues with the electrical system resetting and the engine turning off unexpectedly, but solutions have been inconsistent. 4. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives, or others? Yes, the vehicle has been inspected by the manufacturer and the dealership. The manufacturer has been notified of these issues, and the dealership performed diagnostic tests, but the problem persists despite their interventions. 5. Were there any warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? No, there were no warning lamps or messages prior to the failures. The electrical system would reset by morning without any prior indication, and the vehicle would turn off while driving with no warning signs. These issues have occurred intermittently since I purchased the vehicle, putting me in dangerous situations multiple times.
Jun 14, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that the check engine light had initially appeared on the instrument panel as the dynamic steering torque service, Service ESC system, Service HiIl-Start and the Traction Control warning lights would all appeared on the instrument panel. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, a hissing sound would emit from the brake pedal as the pedal became firm and difficult to depress. In addition, the contact also stated that the steering wheel was loose while both idle and when steered. The dealer was notified of the failure and an appointment was made to have it serviced. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
Oct 11, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
1 complaint
While in park and the parking brake engaged, I then went to disengage my automatic parking brake, received a service automatic parking brake system and my brakes would not disengage. I could not move my car. After research this is a common problem with the automatic braking system. I could have been in a very dire situation where I needed to move my vehicle and I could not. It was very scary. I then had my car towed to the Jeep dealership on September 23, 2023 and they have yet to diagnose the issue. I did speak with a mechanic and he stated he has known of the issues and he thought there may be a recall issued. I can not find a recall but am in hopes that there will be one issued. As this is very unsafe especially if you’re in a situation where you need to get out of.
Oct 02, 2023
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
I have a 2018 Jeep Renegade, When it rains water leaks from my roof/ceiling down to my dashboard soaking all the electrical equipment. My vehicle doesn’t have a sunroof and I can’t find where the leaking is coming from.
Sep 25, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
From the first few months we've had this car it will randomly stall out about 10 times over 5 years while driving on busy streets. We've taken it to a Chrysler dealership and were told it was fine, but that we should get more frequent oil changes. We don't drive this car much (5 years and only 24k miles).It is still doing this and I just checked articles on this model/year and there are both fuel pump UB2 and powertrain control recalls U87 that say they lead to stalling out. But they are not listed as being recalls on our vehicle. I called Chrysler tonight and they said these recalls aren't for our vehicle, only a random software update W20. The car has been taken to a Chrysler dealer a few times. It also had an issue where sometimes we couldn't pump gas (gas pumps wouldn't work) and read online there was a failure in some Jeep gas tanks that they were missing a hole. We looked and there was no visible hole. We took it to the Chrysler dealership and they told us that wasn't a real error and nothing was wrong but when it got it back there was a hole there and we have been able to pump gas since. So I'm not sure that we trust that dealership.
Sep 06, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 complaint
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she depressed the brake pedal and heard a hissing sound, and the brake pedal became firm and difficult to depress. The contact stated that she applied added pressure to the brake pedal however, the brake pedal went to the floorboard and the vehicle coasted to a stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake booster had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
Aug 01, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate and exceed 45 MPH. While driving, the vehicle was slow to respond. The contact stated that the brake pedal remained depressed. The ABS warning light was flashing on and off. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the ABS module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.
Mar 16, 2023
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated while opening the driver’s side door water was leaking from underneath the door, causing electrical issue with the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the computer was replaced; however, the failure persisted. On another occasion, while starting the vehicle, the contact smelled an abnormal odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but no cause for the issue was found. The contact also stated that the trunk would independently open. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and no cause for the failure was found. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 1,300.
Jan 26, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
I was coming up to a red light with a car stopped ahead of me and trying to brake but my brakes did not effectively slow my car so I rear ended the car in front of me going about 10mph or 15mph and his car had zero damage but my car would not turn off (push to start was not working) and my engine burst into flames and the whole front of my car burned.
Dec 07, 2022
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE
1 complaint
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.
Sep 16, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS
1 complaint
The Renegade touch screen radio that is used for all controls including seat warmers, climate control, rear back up camera, gps ect has had many cases of the factory issued radio screens delaminating causing it to make SOS emergency calls and switching through different touch screen controls due to the delamination of the radio screen at no fault of our own … Tolers Jeep in Morehead City NC has confirmed they have had to replace many radios due to this issue but hasn’t issued any recall for this safety issue on this model… I have now had to resort to keeping the radio turned off to avoid unwanted SOS calls to the local police department and malfunction of the touch screen controls
Jul 26, 2021
AIR BAGS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
1 complaint
I Was in a accident was hit on driver side and none of my airbags deployed
Jun 23, 2021
PARKING BRAKE,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE PARKING BRAKES INDEPENDENTLY ACTIVATED WITHOUT WARNING. ADDITIONALLY, THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD BRAKE INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING AND WITHOUT THE PARKING BRAKE BEING ACTIVATED. THE CONTACT HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO TOM DENCHEL FORD COUNTRY HERMISTON PARTS DEPARTMENT (555 S HWY 395, HERMISTON, OR 97838) WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE OR DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS INFORMED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 22,000.
Mar 02, 2021
SEATS
1 complaint
THE FRONT SEATS HAVE WORN AND HAVE LITTLE PULLS IN THEM. THEY LOOK LIKE THE SEATS ARE MANY YEARS OLD AND LIKE THEY HAVE BEEN WASHED AND HAVE FUZZ ON THEM. TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOOK PICTURES AND SENT TO CHRYSLER AND SAID THEY TOLD THEM MANY PEOPLE HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT IT BUT THEY WOULDN'T FIX THEM. TOLD ME THAT IT LOOKED WORN FROM A FOREIGN OBJECT MOVING ACROSS THE SEAT. THIS WAS 3 MONTHS AFTER I BOUGHT IT BRAND NEW. THEY DRILLED A HOLE IN MY ARM REST TO MOUNT THE CAMERA TO TAKE PICTURES OF THE SEAT AND SAID THEY DRILLED IT A LITTLE TO BIG AND SORRY, DIDN'T EVEN SAY ANYTHING ABOUT HOW TO FIX IT OR ANYTHING. THAT'S NOT THE ONLY PROBLEM WITH IT BUT I'LL FILE THOSE COMPLAINTS SEPARATE.
Feb 02, 2021
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
II BOUGHT A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION IN NOV 2018. IN JAN 2019 THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE IN THE SHOP 7 TIMES SINCE THEN FOR THEM TO FIX IT. THE 7TH TIME THEY HAD IT FOR 90 DAYS AND AFTER CONSULTING WITH JEEP ENGINEERS IN THE U.S. AND ITALY, WHERE IT IS MANUFACTURED, THEY HAVE CONCLUDED THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE A FIX FOR THE PROBLEM. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENT FOR ALL THE PARTICULARS. WHAT IS NOT NOTED ARE THE OTHER FIXES THEY TRIED IN PRIOR VISITS, WHICH WAS TO REPLACE THE BUTTONS ON STEERING WHEEL, THE WIRING HARNESS, AND THE ACTUAL CRUISE CONTROL UNIT. SINCE THERE IS AN INTERNAL MEMORY FAULT WITH READING THE SPEED SENSOR, I FEEL THAT THIS VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. CHRYSLER AND THE DEALERSHIP ARE BOTH REFUSING TO BUY THE VEHICLE BACK.
Dec 15, 2020
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
A FEW WEEKS AFTER I FIRST BOUGHT MY NEW CAR (JUNE 2018) AFTER STARTING IT, THE RADIO WOULD SOMETIMES NOT COME ON OR THE VOLUME CONTROL KNOB WOULD NOT WORK. THEN RECENTLY SEVERAL MONTHS AGO (APRIL 2020) THE 12V CIGARETTE LIGHTER IN MY CAR STOPPED WORKING (CAR IN PARK, JUST STARTED). TURNED CAR OFF, AND THEN IT WOULD NOT START AGAIN. IT SEEMED LIKE ALL POWER WAS LOST TO THE CAR. NO LIGHTS WOULD COME ON INSIDE EITHER. IT JUST WOULDN'T DO ANYTHING AT ALL WHEN TRYING TO START IT. THE 15 FUSE WAS REPLACED IN THE DASH BOX, AND IT THEN STARTED FINE AGAIN. THAT LASTED FOR A COUPLE MONTHS. THEN A FEW WEEKS AGO NOW (8/8/20) MY CAR WOULDN'T START IN THE DRIVEWAY. AGAIN, NO POWER TO IT, NO LIGHTS OR ANYTHING. THE SAME FUSE WAS BLOWN, SO IT WAS REPLACED AGAIN. MY CAR STILL WOULDN'T START. I JUMPED IT OFF WITH JUMPER CABLES, IT STARTED FINE. I WAS DRIVING FOR LESS THAN 20 MINUTES (8/12/20), SOMEONE MOTIONED ME TO PULL OVER BECAUSE THEY SMELLED MY CAR BATTERY. LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD, AND MY BATTERY WAS LEAKING. I THEN HAD TO DRIVE MY CAR ANOTHER 5-10 MINUTES TO GET IT HOME. MADE IT HOME, AND THE CAR WOULDN'T START AGAIN. I HAD THE BATTERY REPLACED WITH A BRAND NEW ONE (8/17/20), AND MY CAR STARTED FINE AGAIN. AS I MENTIONED, THAT WAS 2 WEEKS AGO. NOW TODAY (9/2/20), I STARTED MY CAR, DROVE FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES, THEN IT JUST QUIT ACCELERATING AND WOULDN'T GO OVER 20MPH. I PULLED OVER, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON FOR THE FIRST TIME, TURNED THE CAR OFF, AND AGAIN IT NOW WON'T START BACK UP AT ALL. THE INTERIOR LIGHTS DO STILL COME ON, BUT WHEN I HIT 'LOCK' ON MY KEY FOB, THE HEADLIGHTS AND TAILLIGHTS FLASH WEIRDLY ON AND OFF MANY TIMES IN A ROW. I BOUGHT THIS CAR BRAND NEW AND HAVE ONLY HAD CONSTANT ELECTRICAL AND STARTING PROBLEMS SINCE THE BEGINNING.
Sep 02, 2020
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
I PURCHASED MY 2018 JEEP RENEGADE IN FEB OF 2019. I HAD UNDER 5K MILES ON IT AND TOOK IT ON MY FIRST ROAD TRIP. I MADE IT TO COLORADO AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING AT LEAST 12 TIMES. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS OR ANYTHING. I HAD THE VEHICLE TAKEN TO 4 DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS AND NO CODES OR ISSUES WERE FOUND. I DEALT WITH FCA WHICH WAS A NIGHTMARE, AND ALL THEY OFFERED WAS A FREE WARRANTY. I LET THEM KNOW I DONT FEEL SAFE IN MY VEHICLE MULTIPLE TIMES. I THEN TOOK MY VEHICLE ON THE FIRST ROAD TRIP THIS WEEKEND TO LUBBOCK AND ONCE AGAIN IT STALLED OUT 4 TIMES WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH. I DROPPED IT OFF AT THE DEALERSHIP YESTERDAY AND NO ISSUES WERE FOUND AGAIN. THERE IS A SAFETY RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE FOR THE EXACT SAME ISSUES YET MY VIN DOESN'T FIT THE RECALL LIST. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE AND I WANT IT FIXED IMMEDIATELY. I COULD DIE FROM THIS VEHICLE STALLING WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS. PLEASE GET SOMEONE TO HELP ME.
Sep 02, 2020
STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
CONSTANT ENGINE STALLING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND NORMAL SPEEDS CAUSING ALL ENGINE POWER TO CEASE IN MY VEHICLE LEAVING IT TO THE MERCY OF MY BRAKES WHICH LOCK UP UPON POWER LOSS AND MAKES IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STOP. BROUGHT VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE TIMES JUST TO BE TOLD THAT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. IT CONTINUES TO HAPPED AND I HAVE ALREADY HAD ONE SMALL COLLISION AND HAVE ALMOST BEEN FORCED OFF OF A CLIFF 2 TIMES SINCE THESE PROBLEMS HAVE STARTED.
Aug 30, 2020
SEAT BELTS,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
CARS LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING, OIL PRESSURE AND FUEL PRESSURE LIGHTS COM ON WHEN STOPPED IN PARK. EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION, SEAT BELT SENSOR MALFUNCTION , THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES, DEALERSHIP WONT RETURN CALLS TO SCHEDULE SERVICE EITHER. LAST OCCURRENCE WAS 8/21/2020 @ 33,150 MILES
Aug 24, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS,SEATS
1 complaint
THE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM IS MALFUNCTIONING. IT CONTROLS ALMOST ALL FUNCTIONS IN THE CAR. WHILE DRIVING EVERY SETTING IT CONTROLS WILL RANDOMLY AND SUDDENLY SWITCH TO A DIFFERENT SETTING. YOU CAN NOT OVER RIDE IT'S RANDOM SWITCHING, EVEN BY TURNING IT OFF. THE DEALER SERVICE MANAGER HAS SAID THE CAR IS UNDRIVEABLE. IF YOU DID TRY TO DRIVE A LARGE NUMBER OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL AND SOFTWARE SETTINGS ARE SWITCHING AS YOU DRIVE. IMAGE DRIVING DOWN HERE IN 95/95 FLORIDA (TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY) WHILE THE CAR IS TURNING ON THE HEAT FULL BLAST AND THE SEAT HEATER FULL BLAST, RESETTING WAYPOINTS, AND INSTRUCTING THE DRIVER TO TURN SOMEWHERE AND WATCH OUT FOR A UPCOMING COLLISION. THE ONLY FIX IS TO REPLACE THE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM AND THERE ARE NO PARTS AVAILABLE FOR AN ESTIMATED 3 MONTH. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY OR MOVING ON CITY STREETS AND ON THE HIGHWAY. I HAVE SPOKEN A DOZEN TIMES TO FCA CUSTOMER CARE, CASE 76973156. THE KEEP SWITCHING CASE MANAGERS. RIGHT NOW THERE IS NOBODY ASSIGNED. THE CAR HAS ONLY ABOUT 5000 MILES ON IT. I HAVE NOT INCLUDED AN ATTACHED FILE BECAUSE IT LOOKS LIKE YOU CAN NOT ACCEPT A VIDEO. APPARENTLY THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM (AS SERVICE GUY SAYS) AND THEREFORE THERE IS A SHORTAGE OF PARTS. SERVICE MANAGER SAID THAT THIS SYSTEM AFFECTS ALMOST ALL FUNCTIONS IN THE CAR TO THE POINT THAT OFTEN WHEN THERE IS A FAILURE THE CAR HAS TO BE TOWED IN.
Aug 20, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
1) VEHICLE DOES NOT GIVE AUDIBLE WHEN TURN SIGNAL IS ON 2) VEHICLE DOES NOT GIVE AUDIBLE WHEN SAFETY BELT IS NOT CLICKED 3) VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY WILL NOT RESPOND TO ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND WILL BEGIN TO SLOW DOWN, NO MATTER IF PEDAL PRESSED COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. OCCURRED WHILE GOING UP A BRIDGE WHILE ON THE I-295.
Aug 16, 2020
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
BRAKES HAVE BEEN SCREECHING WHEN I SLOW DOWN TO MAKE A TURN ON RESIDENTIAL ROAD. BUT WHEN I HAVE THE BREAKS CHECKED I'M TOLD THEY ARE FINE. ALSO RHE PASSENGER SIDE SMALL YELLOW LIGHT KEEPS GOUBF IN AND OUT. I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALERSHIP A FEW MONTHS AGO BUT THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON.
Jul 16, 2020
TIRES
1 complaint
TIRE DOT MBKT JR1R DUNLOP SIZE 215/60R17. THESE TIRES ARE IN MY NEW JEEP RENEGADE THAT I BOUGHT FROM THE DEALER VIN [XXX]. ONE OF THE TIRES EXPLOITED AT 5K MILES AND NOW THE TIRES HAVE ONLY 18000 MILES AND ARE IN BAD SHAPE WITH CLEAR EVIDENCE THAT WIRES ARE SHOWING. I CALLED THE DEALER BUT THEY DON'T WANT TO BE RESPONSIBLE NOR THE BRAND OWNERS. SO MY LAST OPTION IS TO REPORT THIS ISSUE TO YOU TO INVESTIGATE AND AVOID POSSIBLE ACCIDENTS DUE TO THE INSECURE TIRES LIKE THIS ONES THAT I AM REPORTING NOW. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Jun 22, 2020
STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
NOT RUNNING RIGHT. *TR
Apr 09, 2020
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE MARCH 2020 AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS NEW ("A LEFT OVER"). WE THOUGHT IT WAS USED AS A DEMO BY SALES. AS SOON AS I GOT IT THE BRAKES STARTED TO GRIND. THE SALESPERSON TOLD US AFTER SIGNING ALL PAPERWORK THAT SOMETIMES THE EMERGENCY LIGHT COMES ON WHILE DRIVING. THERE IS SOMETHING WITH THE ROTORS AND IG BURTON IN SYMNRA, DELAWARE ADVISED WITHOUT PROPER REPAIR IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE SEVERAL TIMES. NOW WITHOUT TOUCHING ANY CONTROLS THE MILES CHANGED TO KM AND THE HEATING SYSTEM CHANGED AS WELL. WHEN TRAVELING DOWN THE ROAD WE NOTED THE BRAKES AND WITH THE MILEAGE I SAW IT AS SOON AS I STARTED IT UP.
Apr 03, 2020
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK, DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH, AND ALL OF A SUDDEN, SOME "D" LIGHT CAME ON, & THEN ALL THE LIGHTD CAME ON & THEN I RECIEVED A MESSAGE THAT I NEED TO SWITCH MY GEARS & MY TIRE LOCKED UP & MY CAR JUST SHUT DOWN. I WAS NOT ABLE TO TURN MY CAR BACK ON. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO PUSH MY START BUTTON, AFTER FINALLY GETTING IT TO TURN BACK ON IT STALLED OUT AGAIN. I WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO TURN ON AGAIN THEN I MADE IT HOME. I STARTED READING BLOGS & IT SAID TO CHECK YOUR OIL. I CHECKED IT AND IT WAS COMPLETELY EMPTY. I CHANGED MY OIL LAST MONTH AND BARELY HAVE DRIVEN IT. I HAVE A 2018 RENEGADE WITH 24K MILES ON IT. IF MY CAR DID THIS WHEN I JUMPED ON THE HIGHWAY WOULD OF CAUSED A MAJOR CAR ACCIDENT. NO REASON WHY ALL MY OIL SHOULD BE GONE
Mar 10, 2020
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
IN THE EVENT OF MY FRONTAL COLLISION, MY PATELLAR TENDON ON MY RIGHT LEG WAS RUPTURED AFTER MY KNEE IMPACTED THE PLASTIC STEERING COLUMN COVER WHICH HOUSES THE WINDSHEILD WIPER SWITCH, IGNTION SWITCH (PUSH-TO-START), AND TURN SIGNAL MULTIFUNCTION LEVER. MY INJURY REQUIRED SURGERY TO REPAIR MY RUPTURED TENDON. THIS TRIM PIECE DID NOT SHATTER NOR DID IT PROTECT MY KNEE DURING IMPACT WHICH CAUSED MY TRAUMA AND NOW DEBILITATING CONDITION. FOR REFERENCE I AM 5'9 225LBS AT THE TIME OF INCIDENT ON FEBURARY 21, 2020 *LN CONSUMER LIKE TO ADD KNEE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY.*JN
Feb 27, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
IT STARTED FOUR(4) MONTHS AFTER I GOT THE CAR BRAND NEW. I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, I DECIDED TO TAKE THE BACK ROADS, I COULD NOT USE MY BRAKES. I TOOK THE CAR IN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE ECU HAD TO BE CHANGED. A FEW MONTHS LATER MY RADIO WAS RECALLED AND THAT HAD TO BE CHANGED. I'VE HAD A PROBABLY FOUR(4) MONTH BATTLE WITH THE DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS GOING OFF THEN COMING BACK ON OUT OF NOWHERE. THE FIRST TIME THE DTR WENT OUT THE LIGHTBULB WAS CHANGED AND THE METAL ON THE BASE OF THE LIGHTBULB WAS MELTED OFF.( I DO NOT HAVE PICTURES OF IT THE DEALERSHIP TOOK IT WHEN I SHOWED THEM) I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AFTER THE SECOND TIME THE LIGHT KEPT GOING ON AND OFF. THEY CHECKED THE VEHICLE AND SAID THE RESISTANCE WAS TOO HIGH AND THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHY. THEREFORE I HAD TO WAIT ON PARTS TO CHANGE THE WIRING AND SOCKETS FOR THE DTRS. IT IS A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE AND I'M VERY TIRED OF HAVING TO TAKE MY, NOT EVEN, TWO(2) YEAR OLD CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP TO GET SOMETHING ELECTRICAL FIXED EVERY FEW MONTHS. I'M NOT SURE OF THE DATE IT ALL STARTED SO I APPROXIMATED.
Jan 21, 2020
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
GEAR SHIFTER MOVES OUT OF GEAR WHILE IN MOTION CAUSING CAR TO STALL AND RPMS TO RED LINE HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL DIFFERENT TIMES FIRST TIME AT 70 MPH CAR STALLED LOOKED DOWN TO SEE SHIFTER HAD JUMPED TO THE NEUTRAL POSITION ON 2ND SMALL (LESS THAN 2LBS) DOG JUMPED ACROSS SHIFTER KNOCKING IT TO N 3RD 45-50MPH STALLED RPMS REDLINED CAR DIED NO APPARENT REASON BUT SHIFTER WAS IN N POSITION WHEN RECRANKED ALSO PAID $2088.00 FOR EXTENDED SERVICE AGREEMENT WHICH WAS DENIED BY SELLER ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS.
Oct 31, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FORWARD COLLISION WARNING SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT OPERATE WHEN THE SENSOR WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO SHEBOYGAN CHRYSLER CENTER (2701 WASHINGTON AVE, SHEBOYGAN, WI 53081, (920) 459-6020) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THEY WOULD NEED A SPECIAL TOOL TO ALIGN THE RADAR CAMERA AND REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 59686676 AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO SCHMIT BROS CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (905 E GREEN BAY AVE, SAUKVILLE, WI 53080, (262) 284-3100). THE DEALER ALSO DID NOT HAVE THE PROPER TOOL. THE CONTACT'S SON TOOK THE VEHICLE TO WOLFCHASE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (8170 US-64, BARTLETT, TN 38133, (901) 373-3030) WHERE HE WAS MISINFORMED BY THE MANUFACTURER AGAIN ABOUT THE DEALER HAVING THE TOOL FOR THE ALIGNMENT. THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 4749461. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,200.
Oct 29, 2019
STEERING,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
THE VEHICLE LOSES FUEL PRESSURE AND BURNS OIL WHEN THERE IS NO PRESENT OIL LEAK. THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF WHILE IN DRIVE CAUSING THE WHEEL TO LOCK.
Oct 20, 2019
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND STARTED TO LOSE ACCELERATION. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWO OTHER TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DON JACKSON CHRYSLER JEEP (3950 JONESBORO RD, UNION CITY, GA 30291), BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND A COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,200.
Oct 11, 2019
SUSPENSION,WHEELS
1 complaint
I HAVE NOT HAD THIS VEHICLE FOR A YEAR ONLY HAVE HAD IT FOR AT LEAST 9 MONTHS NOW DROVE IT OFF THE LOT BRAND NEW ONLY 2 MILES ON IT. MY TIRES ARE HORRIBLE THE TREAD IS SHOWING ON ALL 4 TIRES NOT ONLY THAT THE SUSPENSION ON THE CAR IS COMPLETELY UNALIGNED. I HAVE NOT HIT ANYTHING OR HAD ANY ACCIDENTS IN THE VEHICLE AT ALL. THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING. NOT ONLY THAT I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY WON'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT.
Aug 01, 2019
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
WHEN DRIVING AT LONG PERIODS OF TIME AT HIGHER RPM'S (2500-3000), ESPECIALLY WHEN DRIVING ON AN INCLINE, TRANSMISSION APPEARS TO SHIFT HARD, NOT GO INTO GEAR PROPERLY, OR JUST SIMPLY GO INTO NEUTRAL, AND SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN RAPIDLY. WHEN TRAVELING ON THE DECLINE, THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WHATSOEVER. VEHICLE HAS 4800 MILES ON IT. SPOKE TO DEALER, AND SERVICE TECH INFORMED ME IT WASN'T THE FIRST TIME HE'S HEARD THIS COMPLAINT.
Jul 06, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
BOUGHT MY JEEP BRAND NEW IN JUNE 2018. WITHIN THE FIRST MONTH, THE USB PORT THAT CONNECTS TO CAR PLAY WOULD CONNECT THEN DISCONNECT WHEN IT RAINED. TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THEY COULDN'T IDENTIFY THE ISSUE UNLESS I BROUGHT IT IS WHEN THE PROBLEM HAPPENED AND SHOWED THEM. WHICH I COULDN'T BECAUSE THEY WERE ALWAYS CLOSED WHEN THE PROBLEM OCCURRED. WITHIN THAT SAME MONTH, WHEN I PRESSED ON THE BRAKES IT SOUNDED LIKE THERE WAS AIR IN THE BRAKE LINE. EVERY SO OFTEN, THE SATELLITE RADIO WILL CUT OUT AND SAY "ACQUIRING SIGNAL". CAR HAS ALSO STALLED OUT ON ME 3 TIMES WHILE DRIVING. TWICE BEFOREHAND, WHEN I MADE A SHARP RIGHT TURN, THE OIL LIGHT WOULD POP ON FOR LITERALLY 2 SECONDS AND GO OFF. CAR WOULD STALL OUT AND WHEN I CHECKED THE DIP STICK, IT SHOWED I HAD BARELY ANY OIL. MANUAL SAYS EVERY 6000 MILES. OIL RUNS OUT BEFORE THE 6000 MILE MARK.IF I KNEW I'D BE PAYING OUT SO MUCH IN OIL , I WOULDN'T HAVE PAID SO MUCH FOR THIS STUPID TRUCK. ITS A COMPLETE RIP OFF. ONE OF THE TIMES IT STALLED OUT, I WAS MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN WITH MY CHILDREN IN THE CAR. IT STALLED OUT JUST AS I WAS TURNING AND A CAR WAS COMING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION AND ALMOST HIT ME. THERE HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT ISSUE AFTER ISSUE WITH THE VEHICLE TO WHICH THE DEALERSHIP WOULD TELL ME THERES NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE WHEN I TOOK IT THERE. OR THAT THEY CANT FIX IT UUNTIL I CAN REENACT THE PROBLEM FOR THEM
Jun 14, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND MY CAR STARTED STALLING AND JUST CUT OFF EACH TIME I TIME TO START IT AND HIT THE GAS THE CAR KEEP STALLING AND I WAS ALMOST HIT FROM BEHIND MY CAR WOULD NOT MOVE, I SAT FOR 10 MINS THEN I WAS ABLE TO MOVE IT OUT OF TRAFFIC. FINALLY I GOT IT STARTED BACK UP DROVE IT MAYBE 15/20 MINS DOWN THE ROAD IT DID THE SAME THING IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC CAUSING ME TO ALMOST BE HIT FROM BEHIND. I DID THE SAME STEPS AS I DID BEFORE SO I WAS ABLE TO GET TO A PARKING LOT AND I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO HENDRICK IN CONCORD THEY WERE OUT OF CARS HE SUGGESTED THAT I COULD COME GET MY CAR BECAUSE THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG, I TOLD HIM WHY WOULD I DRIVE A CAR THAT KEEPS CUTTING OFF THAT'S A DANGER TO ME AND OTHER PEOPLE ON THE ROAD. NEXT DAY I HAD MY CAR TOWED AGAIN TO KEFFER IN CHARLOTTE BECAUSE THE GUY TOLD ME THEY WOULD PUT ME IN A CAR AND I EXPLAINED TO HIM THAT I CAN NO RENT FROM ENTERPRISE I SPENT $27 ON LYFT TO GET THERE AND THEY DIDN'T HAVE CARS I SAT THERE FOR ABOUT 5 HRS AND STILL ENDED UP GOING HOME WITH NO VEHICLE I HAD TO MISS A DAY OF WORK AND THEN I AM GOING TO MISS ANOTHER DAY BECAUSE THEY HAVE MY VEHICLE AND DID NOT PUT ME IN A VEHICLE AND DID NOT WANT TO OWN UP TO THE FACT THAT THERE EMPLOYEE GAVE ME FALSE INFORMATION IT SEEMED LIKE EVERYONE I SPOKE TO BLEW ME OFF AND DIDN'T CARE. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM THEM FOR ABOUT $24,000. I FEED HEARING SOMETHING IN MY AIR FOR MONTHS AND KEPT TAKING THE CAR BACK AND THEY KEPT SAYING THEY FIXED IT AND I KEPT HEARING AND I ALSO NOTIFIED THEM ABOUT MY CAR NOT PICKING UP SPEED AND BECAUSE THEY COULDN'T FIND ANY CODES THEY COULDN'T FIGURE IT OUT. I HAD HAVE ALMOST GOTTEN HIT FROM BEHIND 3 TIMES BECAUSE MY CALL WAS NOT PICKING UP SPEED WHEN I WOULD SWITCH LANES I COULD BE GOING 70 ON 485 AND MY CAR FELT LIKE IT WAS GOING 20 AND DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO PRESS THE ISSUE. THE ENGINE IS THE PROBLEM.
May 23, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
EVERY SO MILES THE ELECTRONIC BRAKING SYSTEM COMES ON WHILE DRIVING AND TELLS ME TO SERVICE BRAKES NOW. THIS STARTED WHEN THE CAR ONLY HAD 100 MILES ON IT AND CONTINUES TO AT 4500 MILES. TALKED TO DEALER SHIP AND THEY WILL DO NOTHING ABOUT IT.
Apr 24, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS,ENGINE
1 complaint
I PURCHASED A 2018 RENEGADE ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO. WITHIN A WEEK OF THAT PROBLO BEGAN WITH REMOTE STARTER THAT HAD BEEN ADDED PRIOR TO PURCHASE THAT WOULD UNLOCK ALL THE DOORS WHENEVER VEHICLE WAS STARTED USING REMOTE STARTER. I WAS EXTREMELY FRUSTRATED AS THAT VEHICLE HAD ISSUES FROM DAY ONE AND DEALER COULDN'T FIX THEM. NO OFFER FROM DEALERSHIP TO ALLOW ME TO RETURN IT. SO OUT OF FRUSTRATION I TRADED IT IN FOR A MUCH HIGHER COST VEHICLE IN HOPES THE ISSUES WOULD BE GONE WITH A BRAND NEW VEHICLE OF A HIGHER PRICE AND PACKAGE. NOT SO! FROM THE FIRST DAY ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO I STARTED EXPERIENCING SERIOUS PROBLEMS. EVERYTIME I USE THE REMOTE STARTER THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF WHETHER I TOUCH THE DOOR HANDLE, UNLOCK VEHICLE WITH REMOTE, OPEN DOOR OR ENTER VEHICLE IF THE FIRST THREE METHODS DIDN'T SHUT IT DOWN. IN ADDITION THE UCONNECT 4 W/7" DISPLAY STARTED LOCKING A WEEK AGO AND WOULD NOT LET ME TURN IT OFF, CHANGE TEMPERATURE INSIDE VEHICLE, EVEN LOCKED OUT THE MANUAL CONTROLS OF HEATER/AC TEMPS,FAN COULD NOT BE CHANGED, RADIO STOPPED PLAYING. NO MATTER WHAT I TRIED NOTHING WORKED. I HAD TO PULL OVER AND SHUT VEHICLE OFF AND RESTART. WITHIN A MILE DOWN THE ROAD IT LOCKED UP AGAIN AND THIS TIME SAME PROBLEMS WITH NON REPSONSIVE CONTROLS AS WELL AS THE VIDEO DISPLAY BEGAN FLICKERING IN LOWER LEFT HAND OF SCREEN. I WAITED TILL I GOT TO MY DESTINATION AND SHUT VEHICLE OFF. WHEN I CAME OUT TO LEAVE IT WAS SOMEWHAT WORKING AGAIN. PRIOR TO THIS ISSUE WITH UCONNECT THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO DEALERSHIP TWICE. FIRST TIME THEY CLAIMED THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE 2ND TIME I WAS TOLD THE REMOTE STARTER WAS A KNOWN ISSUE SINCE 4/2018 WITH NO KNOWN REMEDY AND THE RADIO UCONNECT SYSTEM WAS DEFECTIVE AND A NEW RADIO WAS ORDERED BUT WAS BACKORDERED WITH NO KNOWN DATE OF AVAILABILITY. SO I HAVE A VERY EXPENSIVE VEHICLE WITH JUST OVER 1,000 MILES WITH SERIOUS AND POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS ISSUES WITH IT.
Mar 01, 2019
POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD SEVERAL TIMES WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. WHILE ON AN INCLINE, THE VEHICLE ROLLED IN REVERSE WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FAILURE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. IN ADDITION, THE VENT CONTROL FUNCTION FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY TO EMIT WARM AIR. THE DEALER (BIG O DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM, 2645 LAURENS RD, GREENVILLE, SC 29607, (864) 288-5000) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND SCHEDULED A DIAGNOSTIC APPOINTMENT. THE DEALER PROVIDED A LOANER VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Dec 17, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
CAR PURCHASED APRIL 3, 2018, INITIAL PROBLEMS BEGAN ON A FEW DAYS LATER, REPORTED VIA TELEPHONE. TEXTED SALES PERSON ON 4/8/18, ODOMETER STARTED FLASHING AND ENTERTAINMENT SCREEN WENT BLACK. NO RESPONSE. TEXTED AGAIN ON 4/26/18, IPHONE UNSYNCS DURING THE CONVERSATION AND SOUNDS AS THOUGH THE CALLER IS UNDERWATER. SCREEN GOES BLACK WHEN IT RAINS. TOOK THE CAR IN AND THEY RESET THE SYSTEM. 4/30/18 PARKING BRAKE IS A SYSTEM SET THROUGH THE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM. UNCHECKED, EVEN THOUGH IT WAS SET ON AUTO ENGAGED. IT UNCHECKED IN THE SETTING AUTOMATICALLY AND BEGAN ROLLING INTO TRAFFIC IN THE PARKING LOT. TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER. MAY 1, 2018 -- REPORTED SCREEN ON THE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM GOING BLACK AGAIN. ONGOING ISSUES AS I WAS OUT OF TOWN. KEPT THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT ABREAST OF THE SITUATION. REPORT ON 5/21/18 THE STARTUP SEQUENCE ON THE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM GOING HAYWIRE. ODOMETER FLASHING AND LANGUAGE CHANGES ON THIS SYSTEM. IN ADDITION, MILES CHANGES TO KILOMETERS AND FAHRENHEIT CHANGES TO CELSIUS. THE BACKUP CAMERA GOES OUT. MAY 22, 2018 -- PULL UP IN MY DRIVEWAY AND MY CAR IS ATTACHED TO BLUETTOH SETTING ON MY IPHONE. I RECEIVE AN ALERT OF A PARKING LOCATION UPDATE. EVEN THOUGH MY CAR IS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY, I RECEIVE AN ALERT THAT THE CAR IS PARKED 8.3 MILES AWAY, AT THE LOCATION THAT I JUST LEFT. MAY 31, 2018 -- MUSIC IS PLAYING THROUGH THE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM AND SCREEN IS BLACK. CALLS STILL DISENGAGING ARE SOUNDING AS THOUGH PEOPLE ARE UNDERWATER. BCM MODULE HAS BEEN ORDERED SEVERAL TIMES ALREADY. NONE HAVE WORKED. BEEN IN CONTACT WITH THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT ALMOST DAILY. IN RENTAL SINCE AROUND JULY 2, 2018, UNTIL PRESENT. THE PART ON BACK ORDER. CHRYSLER STAR REPORT MISSING FROM THE SYSTEM, AND THEY REFUSE PAYMENT OR DOWNPAYMENT ASSISTANCE TO SWITCH ME OUT OF A VEHICLE I NO LONGER FEEL SAFE IN.
Sep 01, 2018
ENGINE,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
I HAVE STALLED ABOUT 6 TIMES WHILE IN MOTION ON CITY STREET. USUALLY SHORTLY AFTER LEAVING. AT 3,500 MILES, TURNED THE CORNER, STALLED AGAIN. NOT A DROP OF OIL IN IT WITH NO LEAKING, NO SMOKE, NO CHECK OIL OR ENGINE LIGHTS. DEALER SAID THIS IS "NORMAL". HAS STALLED SINCE WHILE IN MOTION, WITH ENOUGH OIL IN THE ENGINE. *TT *TR
Aug 30, 2018
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
BOUGHT NEW 2018 JEEP RENEGADE. TRAVELING FROM PANAMA CITY FLORIDA TO A NEW DUTY STATION AT FT. BLISS (EL PASO TEXAS). AT AROUND 400 MILES ON THE VEHICLE ODOMETER, WINDSHIELD STARTED CRACKING. AT AROUND 1400 MILES ON VEHICLE ODOMETER, TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE FAILED 5 SEPARATE TIMES WHILE TRYING TO GET TO A SAFE PLACE TO PULL OVER. WE WERE TRAVELING WEST ON INTERSTATE 10, POSTED SPEED LIMIT 80 MPH, APPROXIMATELY 4 FOOT OF SHOULDER SOME AREAS, ZERO FEET WHERE GUARD RAILS WERE.
Jun 30, 2018
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING STRAIGHT AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH ON STATE ROUTE 31 IN LAKEPORT, NY. THE POWER STEERING LOCKED THE STEERING WHEEL IN PLACE AND IT WAS IMMOVEABLE. THE HILL ASSIST NEEDS SERVICE LIGHT APPEARED ALONG WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO TURN AND CAME TO A STOP NEAR THE SHOULDER AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO PULL THE WHEEL.
May 15, 2018
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How many problems does the 2018 JEEP Renegade have?
The 2018 JEEP Renegade currently has 420 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 2018 JEEP Renegade?
The most common problems reported for the 2018 JEEP Renegade are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 2018 JEEP Renegade problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 2018 JEEP Renegade comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
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