10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
21,100 miles

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2017 Jeep Renegade drivetrain problems

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2017 Jeep Renegade Owner Comments (Page 5 of 5)

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problem #8

Jan 152018

Renegade

  • 9,737 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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

- Danbury, CT, USA

problem #7

Nov 292017

Renegade

  • 69,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited numerous electrical failures. The oil pressure and engine indicators remained illuminated, and the four wheel drive lock button flashed while attempting to engage the four wheel drive system. Stetler giambalvo family Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, Ram (1405 roosevelt avenue, york, Pennsylvania 17405, phone (888) 226-0954) updated the four wheel drive software system, but the failure was not corrected. The vehicle could not be driven in snowy conditions. The oil pressure indicator was also replaced, but the repair did not correct the failure. The oil pressure and engine indicators remained illuminated. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000.

- York, PA, USA

problem #6

Dec 092017

Renegade

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

- York, PA, USA

problem #5

Dec 112017

Renegade

  • 5,100 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Renegade. While turning into an intersection at 5 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle started back up and was driven to the dealer (reedman toll Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, 140 old york rd, jenkintown, pa 19046). It was diagnosed as a safety precaution for the vehicle when the oil was low. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 5,100.

- Cheltenham, PA, USA

problem #4

Nov 242017

Renegade

  • 1,610 miles
New Jeep Renegade with 1,600 miles lost power, jerked and stalled going up a mountain from alamogordo, nm to cloudcroft, nm. Did this several times. Unable to make it to our destination. No error codes appeared. We were able to turn around and drive to jack key dealership in alamogordo, nm, where they checked it out and were not able to find any problems with it so they reset the computer. After more than an hour, we attempted to drive back up the mountain and the same thing happened, but we didn't get as far the second time. We were extremely disappointed and decided to drive home back to el paso. Took it to sunland park Jeep the next day. They called yesterday and said they cannot find anything wrong, no error codes appear. They were told by corporate Jeep to add two updates to the software. They drove it on transmountain rd. Which it has always driven very well on before, since it is not as steep as the mountain we had trouble on. We will be picking up the Jeep today but are very worried since we feel it is dangerous to stall in traffic. We bought this Jeep brand new with 12 miles on it for our teenage daughter's birthday and we are very uncomfortable having her drive it. I'm very disappointed!!!!!!!!!

- El Paso, TX, USA

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problem #3

Nov 032017

Renegade

  • 300 miles
Tamara recall- I was driving on a major highway car would not accelerate stayed at 60 mph. It took about 3 to 5 min then started to pick up speed again. I was pressing the gas. But nothing and I was driving in the fast lane. This Jeep is new only 300 miles on

- Lorain, OH, USA

problem #2

Jul 102017

Renegade

  • 10,000 miles
Transmission failure occurred while driving up hill about 80miles North bound on I-15 to las vegas. The engine check lit up and showed transmission failure and to bring in for service. The car stalled and we were on the side of the road. Luckily the car started up again but would eventually stalled again as it tried to climb the hill. It stalled about 5 times until we could exit to a gas station (~5miles away) to exchange for another rental car. The car has about ~10K miles on it. The temperature outside was 105 degrees.

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #1

Jun 282017

Renegade

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

- Centreville, VA, USA

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