10.0

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

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2017 Jeep Renegade Owner Comments (Page 4 of 13)

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problem #186

Mar 092021

Renegade

  • 58,000 miles

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

The contact owned a 2017 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed to her residence, there was an abnormal burning odor inside and outside the vehicle. The contact stated that there was smoke coming from underneath the hood. The contact pulled into her driveway, unlatched and opened the hood, and flames erupted from the engine. The contact sustained minor injuries to both arms however, sustained no burns. The fire department was contacted and extinguished the flames. A fire and police report were filed. Neither a dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The contact mentioned NHTSA campaign number: 18V131000 (engine and engine cooling) as a possible solution to the failure however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000. The vehicle was deemed a total loss by the fire department.

- St Ann, MO, USA

problem #185

Mar 012021

Renegade

  • 21,000 miles
Bought 2017/Jeep Renegade September 2021 with only 17000 miles fro Jeep dealer in anderson SC before my first oil change was due I had to put 5 quarts of oil in it. It was shutting off while in motion saying low pressure oil light never came on add oil been running fine

- Anderson, SC, USA

problem #184

Feb 082021

Renegade

  • 67,000 miles
Renegade stalling at low speed or making a turn low oil pressure shows on display this is not safe this could cause a major accident I been researching and this is a common issue a lot people complaining.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #183

Feb 052021

Renegade

  • 56,456 miles

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

When at slow speeds the engine stalls and says to enter park to shift into gear. Then the Jeep struggles to restart again

- Elk Grove, CA, USA

problem #182

Jun 152018

Renegade

  • miles
When am driving at 40 mph my car pulls when I let go of the gas or when I step on the gas. It also pulls at higher or lower speeds. It's not always at 40 mph. Also when am in driving my forward collision warning turns off just for no reason and on the dash it says it's turned off. Stays turned off for at least 1 min or 2. I have taken the vehicle for inspection but they can't seem to find where the problem presistes from.

- Monterey Park, CA, USA

problem #181

Jan 152021

Renegade 4-cyl

  • 59,083 miles
Vehicle will stall out when driving, going less than 40 miles per hour. System does not shut down. Does not seem to be a battery or electrical issue. Had this happen 3 times in a month. Pulled over into park & had to restart the car. Low oil pressure light came on. Took in for a routine oil change. Mechanic referred me to dealership as they could only determine a low oil consumption/ pressure. Terrible knocking sound in front as well. Very concerned as other Jeep have been recalled for similar issues, but my 2017 Renegade latitude is not under the recall. Huge safety concern.

- Des Moines, IA, USA

problem #180

Jan 142021

Renegade

  • 62,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated while her son was driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed the contact's residence. The vehcile was then towed to bolton Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Fiat (8181 memorial blvd, port arthur, tx 77640, (409) 237-5500) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 62,000. Invalid VIN.

- Orange, TX, USA

problem #179

Jan 132021

Renegade

  • 28,500 miles
The motor quit running while turning onto an on-ramp (25mph), and the readout on the dash said ' low oil pressure '. I had to come to a complete stop, put it in park, and press the brake and push the start button. It started up after a couple of tries, and I drove onto the interstate without it reoccurring. This has happened twice now. It also happened on 01/11/2021.

- North Wilkesboro, NC, USA

problem #178

Jan 122021

Renegade

  • 89,900 miles
My vehicle is due for an oil change February 11. Many 2017 Jeep Renegades have had a recall issued on them for the vehicle stalling while driving and mine has started doing this. It happened one other time and I thought maybe I missed an oil change. After having the oil changed the problem went away. I am not yet even due for my oil change and am experiencing the issue again. My vehicle should have been included in the recall but some how was missed. This is a big time safety issue and would hope that you guys would look in to it.

- Monroeville, PA, USA

problem #177

Jan 072021

Renegade

  • 40,000 miles
2017 Jeep Renegade engine dies while driving, often after making turns, and it takes a few minutes to start back up. This has happened on both residential streets at slower speeds, as well as on the highway and is extremely dangerous. Service department at Jeep dealership says it's normal and a "feature" of the vehicle to turn off the engine if oil levels get too low. We regularly change the oil every 3,000 - 4,000 miles, and there have been no oil leaks detected.

- Overland Park, KS, USA

problem #176

Dec 232020

Renegade

  • 52,000 miles

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

My car stalled and turned off while driving. I was in motion turning from one road onto another in July 2020 and again 2X on Dec 23rd, 2020 without any warning. In July the dealer told me it was a "safety feature" for the engine to turn off if the oil is low. It had been 4,729 miles since my last oil change done by the Jeep dealer with synthetic oil (which is good for 6,000 miles). When I had the oil checked after it stalled on Dec 23rd the oil was 4 quarts low! there is currently a recall for other 2017 Jeep Renegades with the 2.4L engine, but my VIN is not included. There was a class action lawsuit for my year make and model car filed on July 21st, 2020 for this same exact problem.

- Rocky Point, NY, USA

problem #175

Dec 152020

Renegade

  • 49,000 miles
While in motion the vehicle has shut off in the middle of the street numerous times.. once while turning the vehicle has turned off.

- Ellicott City, MD, USA

problem #174

Dec 132020

Renegade

  • 10 miles
My Renegade has stalled 5xs in the last 4 months while driving down the road. Each time, I'm driving at low speeds. It constantly says my oil is low, but the techs keep saying my oil is fine. This last time, I checked the oil. My Renegade didn't even have oil on the dip stick. I searched my usual parking spot and there is no oil on the ground.

- West Milton, OH, USA

problem #173

Nov 292020

Renegade

  • 68,000 miles
When turning left from a cold start vehicle stalls and shuts off. It says it needs to shift, but it is already in drive. You must shut the vehicle off and attempt to start it sometimes it takes five minutes for it to start. Now it says there are issues with the lights, like they are out but they are actually working. No work has been done on it before. Currently at the dealership. Have video.

- Allenhurst, GA, USA

problem #172

Nov 212020

Renegade

  • 38,504 miles
Oil consumption problem (oil completely empty) the car stalled while driving in the neighborhood. Started acting up and being sluggish while on the highway. No sensor, engine light, or notice to add oil came on. When the car stalled, checked the oil and it was completely empty. Has happened more than once.,

- Lakewood Village, TX, USA

problem #171

Nov 012020

Renegade

  • 83,000 miles
While driving car just shuts off. Must stop and put it in park to restart

- Phillipsburg, OH, USA

problem #170

Oct 102020

Renegade

  • 40,000 miles
Burns 3+ quarts of oil every 2500 miles. When oil gets low it causes the vehicle to stall. I have been sitting in traffic and had my vehicle stall 3 times. I am using full synthetic 0W-20, getting oil changes every 6,000 miles and I still have to put oil in it regularly. It also slams gears around 27-29mph regularly, this may be associated to the oil consumption because I notice it more frequently when the oil is low.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

problem #169

Oct 202020

Renegade

  • 52,000 miles
My engine is burning oil. Before I need an oil change my car is showing low oil pressure and results in the engine being cut off when I'm driving. I check the oil gauge and it's at an unsafe level. Two quarts of oil needed to be added to be within the same range. This is not the first time it's happened. Going on the 4 event of consecutive oil changes now.

- San Francisco, CA, USA

problem #168

Oct 012020

Renegade

  • 55,000 miles
Oil consumption issue uses more oil than I feel it should. No car unless really high mileage should use more than a quart maybe between oil change I've already put in 2.5 in this oil change.

- Racine, WI, USA

problem #167

Sep 302020

Renegade

  • 70,000 miles
My 2017 Jeep Renegade burns a tremendous amount of oil. When the oil is too low the car just shuts off while turning or accelerating too fast.

- Brownsburg, IN, USA

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