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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
22,606 miles

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2016 Jeep Renegade Owner Comments (Page 1 of 3)

problem #59

Oct 242022

Renegade

  • miles

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

In October 3 different incidents while driving my car went into netural by itself took car back to dealership each time each time it was not resolved The last incident I also was hit by a semi on the freeway with my 11year old child in the car at 5am took car back to dealership they have had my car since Oct Now being told it's the shifter To me this should be a recall being told by dealership and other mechanics this is an on going issue with this make and model This is huge safety hazard Unfortunately this part is on back order so I am out of a vehicle that I am still paying for since Oct Worst experience and concerned for others and their safety

- Marana, AZ, USA

problem #58

Dec 062022

Renegade

  • miles
In normal weather conditions, not raining or snowing, when making a slow turn across traffic or onto the road from a driveway the vehicle turns on the 'Traction Control'. The vehicle becomes a immobile and is a hazard from being hit from behind or the side when turning across traffic.

- Clovis, NM, USA

problem #57

Oct 042022

Renegade

  • miles
I started up my Renegade as usual and when I got to the stop sign at the end of my street, I had a message on the screen telling me to press the break and push the start button. I never turned my car off. No check engine lights before or after this incident.

- Stanfield, NC, USA

problem #56

Sep 092022

Renegade

  • miles

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

The traction control light will come on and the engine will lose power while the vehicle is making a turn at normal low-speed turns on dry pavement. This poses a serious safety hazard for drivers because unexpected loss of acceleration in a turn places the driver in danger of being hit from behind and/or at risk of being struck from the side when traction control comes on and the vehicle loses power while the driver is making a turn across traffic. We purchased this vehicle used on June 1, 2022 and have had multiple incidents of this happening, most recently this morning at 6:55 AM CST. I have not yet had it looked at by a dealer.

- Lincoln, NE, USA

problem #55

May 142022

Renegade

  • miles
While at an intersection as I was turning left across the side of oncoming traffic my vehicle completely stalled in the middle of the road the gas pedal was stuck and would not accelerate and then a code on my dash appeared Service Throttle Body, after 45 seconds the code went away and the veh was finally able to accelerate so I could move out of the middle of the oncoming traffic side of the road. I then proceeded to go straight until I could find a parking lot to pull into. Right before I was able to pull into the parking lot the Jeep did the same thing again. Would not accelerate, I put on my flashers, the same dash code came back on Service Throttle Body and after 45 seconds the Jeep went back to acting fine. I was finally able to pull into a parking lot and turn off the jeep.

- Enid, OK, USA

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problem #54

Dec 242021

Renegade

  • miles
I have to keep disabling my traction control. I made a left turn onto a small back road and my traction control kicked on and the car accelerated causing me to almost wreck. Now I am having trouble getting the car to start. I practically have to stand on the brake to get it started. And all kinds of alerts pop up from time to time. Low tire pressure, emergency brake, bulbs out....etc.

- Nemacolin, PA, USA

problem #53

May 172021

Renegade

  • miles

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

After work I got in my renegade Trailhawk and turned it on as usual to go home. Upon starting up the vehicle, warning lights came on telling me the headlights, tail lights, blinkers, daytime lights, tag lights, parking lights and back up lights were not working or out. I got out and inspected them only to see they were in fact all still functioning as should be. I got someone from the dealership to look at the issue and was told it would be alright, but definitely get the service department to look at it in the morning. I am having it inspected today by the service department and hopefully the issue will be resolved. As an update on this particular issue, I took the Renegade to the Service department the next morning and after just a few minutes I was informed this would be remedied within less than 15 -20 minutes. Apparently there was a new update to the system that was installed by the awesomely knowledgeable crew at Marshall CDJR and I haven-€™t had any of the same issues since.

- Marshall, MO, USA

problem #52

Jul 142021

Renegade

  • miles
I have a problem with the radiator fan!it was fix last yr, was a recall also and now is giving me the engine light showing in the computer is something with the radiator fan!i took it to a place where they deal with Jeep brand and I don-€™t know why didn-€™t last longer if they fix it!!i need to know why do I have to pay when it was a recall"tomorrow I have the apt but I will end up paying for this problem when they should of just fix it the 1st time, right?since it was a recall, why do I have to pay?is only been a yr since they did this recall!radiator fan are suppose to last more than a yr, right"

- Soap Lake, WA, USA

problem #51

May 192021

Renegade

  • miles
After work I got in my renegade Trailhawk and turned it on as usual to go home. Upon starting up the vehicle, warning lights came on telling me the headlights, tail lights, blinkers, daytime lights, tag lights, parking lights and back up lights were not working or out. I got out and inspected them only to see they were in fact all still functioning as should be. I got someone from the dealership to look at the issue and was told it would be alright, but definitely get the service department to look at it in the morning. I am having it inspected today by the service department and hopefully the issue will be resolved.

- Marshall, MO, USA

problem #50

Apr 082021

Renegade

  • 12,000 miles
The mysky roof on my Jeep broke off and flown off and onto the highway, the latch on the inside broke off into tiny plastic pieces causing the sunroof to fly up and out onto the highway. The vehicle was in motion going 63 mph at the time the event took place, on a highway.

- Pasadena, MD, USA

problem #49

May 202020

Renegade

  • 23,000 miles

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

The guide lines have disappeared on the reverse camera.

- Cape May, NJ, USA

problem #48

Dec 072020

Renegade

  • miles
My Jeep is 4 years old and has 55,000 miles. I leased it brand new and have been the only driver. It has never been in an accident and all of a sudden the A/C is hissing and not blowing cold. I have contacted the Jeep dealer and they said they cannot help me since it is out of the 36,000 mile warranty. I had it diagnosed and it supposedly has a leak in the condenser and another hose.. I did not do anything for this to happen. This is not normal taking into account the miles are so low and it has been cared for so well. I believe it is due to faulty manufacturing or parts. Thank you.

- Pembroke Pines, FL, USA

problem #47

Sep 052020

Renegade

  • 73,428 miles
The latch to the lift is continuously popping open, so it's killing my battery. It is only happening when it's parked but I haven't tried to drive with it happening

- Panama City, FL, USA

problem #46

Aug 242020

Renegade

  • 60,000 miles
Car has 60000 miles on it. I went to turn the car on and all service lights popped up (transmission service, check engine and oil change). Went to put car and drive and would not go out of park. I used the shift lock release to get out of gear and once in drive or reverse, car would not move and only engine would rev. After researching, I found many other Jeep Renegades had a computer issue where it needed to be reset. Dealership wont fix unless under warranty.

- Palm Bay, FL, USA

problem #45

Jan 102020

Renegade

  • 20,000 miles
My sunroof stopped opening. When you push the button to open it you can hear the motor run and something moving and trying to open. I've used it less than a dozen times since I bought it brand new and it just stopped opening.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #44

May 012019

Renegade

  • miles
Air conditioner wont hold anti freeze. Dealership says the ac compressor unit has shrapnel in it and needs to be replaced and they would not do it because it happens to ac units sometimes and not covered under warranty. (ac units should last longer than 3 years!)

- Glen Burnie, MD, USA

problem #43

Nov 122019

Renegade

  • 42,000 miles
I was on a highway going 65mph and my engine cut off, steering locked up, and I had no control of breaks or anything. I could not get over or even put my hazards on to signal to other drivers I could not stop or get to another lane. When a tow truck arrived he tried a new battery and everything and could not even get the car in neutral to be able to tow it to the side of the road. Had to get special truck there to get the car to safety and a shop. After getting to the shop they said it was an issue with my water pump that caused everything to shut down suddenly.

- Glen Burnie, MD, USA

problem #42

Sep 132019

Renegade

  • 60,000 miles
Navigation issues. Navigation system is improperly calibrated.

- Ellenwood, GA, USA

problem #41

Dec 072019

Renegade

  • 5 miles
After initial start car abruptly shuts off after accelerating a short distance. As to put car back in park restart and then put in gear.

- Lagrange, GA, USA

problem #40

Oct 252019

Renegade

  • 23,600 miles
Sometimes when I start my car the traction control light is on (meaning traction control is off) this has happened twice in the last month. It turns on just fine when I press the button and the light goes away. Until yesterday I was driving I was accelerating at the bottom of a small hill about to reach the bottom of it. (I was going 15-20mph) the light flashed on and of really fast (like strobe light fast) and my car felt like the break was pressed and let go with the light. While I was trying to speed up the car wouldn't. (like if you went break, gas, break, gas ect, ) this happened for a couple seconds till I let go of the gas and it stopped. And everything went back to normal. While this was happening I also heard a grinding sound I'm not sure when it came from. This was on a straight city street the car was in automation mode with the 4 wheel drive mode set to automate. After this I went to a authorized dealer/mechanic. I don't remember what he said but he said my car was on a recall and I know for a fact that he is lying because I have checked multiple times 2 recalls for this type of car have been made and none effect my vehicle.(check by VIN number) I can't trust the mechanic to look at the problem.

- Dowagiac, MI, USA

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