Vehicle unpredictably shifts hard in drive and reverse. Car jerks when backing out or pulling out of a parking spot, accelerating after making a complete stop, and less frequently, when accelerating on the highway at approximately 20-30 mph. Date and mileage of incident is the date of first occurrence to the best that I can recall and continues at present on a near-daily basis creating increased risk of accidents.

- Crofton, MD, USA

The transmission slams into gear between first and second gear. When turning the transmission has shifted into neutral resulting in loss of power. Inability to accelerate. Has happened 5 times. The last time almost resulted in my vehicle being hit during a left turn with my children in the vehicle. Transmission has been repaired once already. Computer updates done and since the updates it is worse than before. Feel that the vehicle is becoming unsafe for me and my family

- Lincoln Park, MI, USA

Brakes: Brakes making noise while car is in motion since purchase; severe rotor wear and malfunction six months after purchase; rotors deeply gouged and glazed blue 12 months after purchase; brake function in serious decline; two third party mechanics confirmed; Jeep denies there is a problem and refuses to address. Transmission: (all issues while car is in motion - both while driving forward and in reverse) audible thuds, clunks, "bicycle chain" noise, delay 10-30 seconds when changing gears, gears slipping while in motion (with indicator light), acceleration (due to down shifting) after braking (in stop-and-go traffic) but I'm not stepping on the gas pedal; when starting from a full stop (at a traffic light) I push on the gas pedal but the car doesn't move, then lurches forward and clunks); backing up in reverse, when putting the car into drive and trying to move, the car takes up to 30 seconds to recognize this but still clunks and lurches forward electrical: Several indicator lights (such as the icy conditions indicator) worked in the first few months but no longer work; remote entry access is intermittent at best (I have to be practically touching the car with my remote to unlock it); sometimes the car doesn't acknowledge there is remote entry at all; the ability to adjust the drivers side seat (seat recline, seat position) has failed at times (most recently I was on a ferry boat and had put the seat back to nap (car was off/parked) and the seat would not go back up into a regular driving postion - had to restart the car on/off several times before the ability was restored); twice in December 2016 the entire dash computer gave me a warning that there was a system issue (while driving on the freeway) and it shut down and rebooted while I was driving; when starting the car every single lighting dash warning light comes on and flashes over and over (5 mins)

- Kent, WA, USA

The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Renegade. While driving 30 mph, there was a strong vibration and the vehicle lunged forward without warning. The contact also stated that the vehicle made a grinding noise when shifting gears. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the computer software program needed to be updated for the engine and transmission. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred several other times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 3,500.

- Maywood, IL, USA

On three separate occasions since December 29th, 2016, my Jeep Renegade has had dangerous drivetrain/transmission issues. Vehicle's 9 speed automatic transmission will unexpectedly stop shifting, accompanied by "check engine" and "check transmission" warnings on the dash. Occurs randomly during normal operation, at multiple speeds. Vehicle will not downshift, causing lack of ability to accelerate to stay with traffic. Issue subsides after parking overnight. Brought vehicle to two different dealerships, where software updates and a "flash" of the transmission was completed. Dealerships were unable to identify the cause of the issue, even though I was able to drive to dealership while the issue was happening on one occasion. Jeep warranty office has not offered any resolution to the recurring unsafe transmission issue after multiple complaints via email and telephone.

- Escanaba, MI, USA

While driving car lost power looked down car shifted into neutral by itself. Then a few days later radio N backup camera did not turn on finally did after pushing the radio on button then after a few miles Jeep started bucking and heard a whining noise while stepping on gas. Read may complaints and this is a dangerous vehicle. This happened the first time while driving @ 50 mph the second time I was stationary starting up at first then bucking N noise starred at @ 30 mph.

- Hobe Sound, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Renegade. While depressing the brake pedal, a loud squealing noise was present. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions before the failure was remedied. Also, while driving in reverse, the shifter would erroneously switch to neutral. Eventually, the failure occurred while the vehicle was in drive. The contact indicated that the vehicle would also suddenly surge forward while in the park position. The cause of the failures was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 1,000.

- Yakima, WA, USA

VIN - [xxx] here's all the issues I have: - hard shifting - loss of power when turning and accelerating, even on bone dry roads - all lights (brakes, headlights, fog lamps, turn signals) malfunctioning (inoperable) on startup. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Chesterfield, MI, USA

While on the highway my vehicle decreased speed, and I was unable to pick up speed abnormally. While pushing on the gas, it gave a "neutral feel" as if I were on neutral. My vehicle has not been recalled for the similar recall NHTSA reference: #16V545000

- Leawood, KS, USA

9 speed automatic transmission is not engineered properly. Gear shifts are very hard and sudden, especially in 1-3 gears. Acceleration is delayed.

- Weymouth, MA, USA

The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate and make right or left turns, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact also stated that the traction control warning light illuminated during the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The mechanic was unable to diagnose or produce a fault code for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,500....updated 01/23/17 updated 7/12/18

- Murfreesboro, TN, USA

The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Renegade. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V529000 (power train) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. The VIN was not available. Updated 01/04/17

- Warrensburg, IL, USA

15 Renegade limited ** a few issues ***first I have had to replace front brakes and rotors 4/27/16 with 9030 miles then had to replace again 9/28/16 with 16611 miles..... second *** when driving my on highway normal speeds my vehicle will randomly act like it is neutral will not accelerate for few seconds then will work fine ( has happened 2 times to me months apart) third*** when making turns on dry roads my stabilitrak light comes on traction control blinks no acceleration happens at random a few times one time I was almost rear ended last incident happened 10/3 520pm... I now again hear noise when braking after driving a few miles it gets more noticeable the longer I drive..I am feeling unsafe driving this vehicle never knowing when these issue will happen next not to mention not being able to afford replacing brakes and rotors a few thousand miles.

- Apollo, PA, USA

Salesman said they could make it like the one we wanted (we picked by color) but they would have to add remote start and heated seats. We picked it up noticing they butchered the seat putting in heated seats. We get home with it and shut it off mind you this is brand new, to wake up in the middle of the night cause I hear a car running in the garage its the Jeep. They tell me the remote start does it if battery is low. So I start parking it outside as not to die from carbon monoxide poisoning to find it outside running every night. At 1200 miles the rear end starts growling and transmission won't shift and it randomly shuts off going down the highway. Its the remote starter they say so they remove it. They gave it back to me with my money back. Does it again 3 more times and took it in 3 more times for shutting off on highway, rear end growling still and transmission not shifting. Get it back we couldn't find anything wrong with it but we did updates to the computer and transmission. Next day radio starts changing stations on its own as I record it with my phone, lights going off and on, windows not working and still not shifting. They replaced rear end pig, radio, wiring harness as they said the guy bent a pin installing remote starter. Then at 17,000 miles rear end and transmission start doing it again and the shorting comes back, new rear pinion at another dealership, new radio again as the other one shorted out, transmission still not shifting. Filed for lemon law Chrysler comes back with the car is fine its due to the after market equipment I had installed. Your dealer ship is who had it installed brand new vehicle. Still have problems with transmission not shifting or taking off when pushing gas pedal. Stuck with this junk cause they won't take it back. Called lawyers and they said love to help but that was a one and done deal. Never buy Chrysler again.

- Parma, MI, USA

When trying to accelerate from a stop, car hesitates to the point of almost stalling for several seconds then lurches/jerks forward, running rough for several seconds as it finally starts moving forward. Dangerous when pulling out into traffic; the vehicle is immobile as it hesitates/stalls! has not completely shut down yet but hesitates long enough that it feels like it will. Called dealership, they said there were more software updates for the 2015 Renegade. Took in today to be serviced; 7 flash software updates which included a transmission update. The dealer said to see if it drives better after the software updates. Scary!

- Penfield, NY, USA

Renegade when in motion going 40mph and encounters a hill/increase in grade, will not shift into next gear. The vehicle is stuck in the lower gear @ 40mph as the engine rev's over 3,000rpm but the vehicle won't accelerate and won't kick-in the higher gear. Have to nearly press the accelerator to the floor to force the vehicle to ramp the RPM's to 4-5,000 to get it to shift into the correct gear. Feels like I'm going to blow the engine when I have to do this but it won't shift into gear. This has been happening consistently for over a month. Called dealership, they said there are several software updates for the Renegade, so try that and see if it fixes the issue. Took to dealership today for 7 software updates.

- Penfield, NY, USA

On my way to work got to the end of one of the streets at a stop sign and the car stalled no warning lights of any kind showed on dash, only thing it said was place in park then select a gear. Get in my car after I finish work stop at the exit of parking lot and stalls again, drive to end of road to stop sign and stalls again drive 100yards to first stop light and stalls yet again....never had a problem with my Renegade till now and of course am passed the 36000 mile warranty...next page won't allow me to enter numbers mph when it happened 0...miles on vehicle at time 39198

- Honesdale, PA, USA

Vehicle lost-power/stalled while driving. The vehicle stalled while trying to pull into traffic from a parking lot; the vehicle was in motion while the brake was slightly depressed; when removing the foot from the brake to depress the accelerator pedal the vehicle stalled. Tried to restart the car in neutral, but soon realized vehicle will only allow starting of engine while in park. Notified dealership that online articles indicated a recall soon for the issue, but they indicated there were no vehicle error codes, they could not repeat the issue and they couldn't do anything until there is a recall, so they did nothing.

- Melbourne, FL, USA

Today, while pulling out onto the highway my car would not accelerate properly almost causing a very severe accident with my 8 week old baby in the car. We continued to try and drive so we wouldn't be stuck in the middle of the highway but the Jeep went 35 to 40 miles an hour all the way home. This was not the first incident with this car but the first as severe as this. A few days after I bought the car it would shift hard when put into reverse, it felt as if someone hit me from behind. This is a brand new vehicle, my only vehicle, and I am scared to take my baby anywhere. This was a very scary incident especially with a newborn. Jeep not only put my life at jeopardy but more importantly a baby's life!

- Sarasota, FL, USA

The vehicles traction control light comes on during normal driving causing loss of throttle an power making you exit to shoulder or sometimes after 10 sec or so the power will return. Car does not die it just takes throttle control away while traction light flashes. This is all during normal dry conditions and normal driving. I have also seen a huge amount of this same issue on the forums. My vehicle has been in the dealership service department four times and they have no fix yet. It is very unsafe and my wife is afraid to drive her brand new Jeep. It's really ridiculous that we have to deal with all this an no one seems to care until someone gets killed because of the issues. And if this doesn't get corrected someone is going to get hurt or killed in a car accident. This problem occurs on a regular basis but it's hard to recreate on the spot so it's impossible to get the dealer to believe it is happening but if you search the web there is tons of info on this issue.

- De Soto, IA, USA