Tl* the contact owns a 2017 jeep renegade. after recently purchasing the vehicle, the contact stated that it stalled without warning and "low oil pressure" appeared on the instrument panel. also, the engine leaked oil and the accelerator pedal seized more than once. the vehicle was towed to national dodge of jacksonville (2223 n marine blvd, jacksonville, nc 28546, (910) 347-3777) where it was diagnosed that oil was needed. the vehicle was repaired. the dealer informed the contact to come back for an oil consumption test after five hundred miles. when the contact returned, there was no oil in the vehicle. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 11,050.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 jeep renegade. while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled and failed to accelerate. there were no warning indicators illuminated. on another occasion, the vehicle stalled. when the contact applied both feet to the brake pedal and pressed the start button, the vehicle restarted and was able to drive normally. the contact stated that the failure recurred numerous times. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v731000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact called glenn's freedom chrysler dodge jeep ram (located at 1560 e new circle rd, lexington, ky 40509, (859) 268-3000) and was informed that the part was not available. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 16,170. parts distribution disconnect.
Vehicle shuts off at higher speeds. this year, make and engine have been recalled for this problem. my specific vehicle, while having the same shut off problem for the past 2 years, is not part of the recall. it is a dangerous ongoing problem.
Check engine light on, bad thermostat. engine making a rattling noise different than the normal unique sound of the 2.4l multi-air engine after engine is driven on the highway. sound can be heard most when traveling under 40 mph.
Extreme hesitation upon acceleration and nearly stopping while trying to enter a freeway, twice. key fob issues, auto start issues, radio and blue tooth issues, tire pressure gauge reading issues. first service visit i was told it was just in need of a computer rest. second visit they said they found nothing wrong with it. third visit they initially said it needed a software upgrade until i insisted it was serious and contacted corporate. not only was i treated poorly but i was blocked from leaving a review. it was mentioned that engineers currently know there is an issue but are waiting until second quarter to publish it. i believe this is extremely negligent because it isn't just a faulty sensor light, the entire vehicle nearly dies while driving on a freeway, creating a risk for a fatal accident. i demanded records of all that has been done to this brand new auto, since issues first arose on 12/9/1027. from 12/9/2017-3/38/2018, i have had my car at the service center three times. and i just found the safety recall online, i have not been notified by jeep or the dealership yet as to this recall pertaining to faulty sensor alerts. i am unable to select from the above list but "wheels' and "elec stability control" were also affected.
While in motion at the freeway, low oil pressure light flashing at 10,964 miles randomly when speeded over 50 mph. dealership installed new engine no start so checked for oil pressure and found 25 psi while cranking. replaced vvaa assembly engine will still not start. finding: crankshaft has severe end play and was eaten away at the block. suspected: main bearing to be left loose from factory. vehicle kept at dealership since march 7th until may 3rd 2018.
With 6100 miles and 7 months on my renegade i've had to put in over 3 quarts of oil. when the oil levels drop the jeep stalls while turning. if this issue isn't resolved an unexpecting driver could find themselves getting severely injured. from the forums there are several other owners experiencing the same issue and the dealerships are claiming the consumption and stalling are normal. if my issue isn't resolved i will be contacting a lemon law lawyer.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 jeep renegade. the contact stated that every month a quarter of oil needed to be added to the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to nyle maxwell chrysler dodge jeep ram of austin (13401 ranch rd 620 n, austin, tx 78717, (512) 518-1097) where they stated that they would have to do an oil consumption test. the contact mentioned that the dealer put more oil in the vehicle but not sure if the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown. *ln updated 12/11/18*jb
First breakdown check engine light and air bags light came on then the engine locked up and i could not switch gears and could not accelerate. second break down emergency break locked up and would not release and check engine light and check airbags came on again. third breakdown emergency break locked up and would not release again and the check engine light and air bags light came on again and could not switch gears. fourth breakdown would not start had to be towed turns out battery needed to be replaced. fifth breakdown engine stalled had to pull over and restart the car. sixth breakdown remote start the car did not start up and then would not start manually. seventh breakdown engine stalled again had to be towed would not start backup. 8th breakdown jeep was shifting really hard took to delaership now has to have transmission replaced. this car is a year and a half old and has had all these problems i just found out that jeeps that are 2017 and 2018 have recalls this vehicle has the electrical problem and the boby is falling apart. all of this has affected the gas mileage. all these break down were city streets and highway.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 jeep renegade. whether the vehicle was in reverse or at a stop light, it began to shake without warning. in addition, the front driver side window failed to close. the vehicle was taken to bravo chrysler dodge jeep ram of alhambra (located at 1100 w main st, alhambra, ca 91801, (626) 283-52120) where it was diagnosed that the window tint was the cause of the window failure, and the oil was at an unsafe level and needed to be cleaned. an oil consumption test was completed and the contact was informed that the oil was at an improper level. the vehicle was repaired, but the failures recurred. the manufacturer was not notified of the failures. the approximate failure mileage was 3,570.
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).
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 jeep renegade. while driving various speeds, the vehicle would not immediately respond when depressing the accelerator pedal. the vehicle was taken to windward chrysler (46177 kahuhipa st, kaneohe, hi) to be diagnosed, but no failure was found. the dealer described the matter as normal driving characteristics of the vehicle. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 10.
Tl* 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.
Tl* 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.
After filling gas tank, i tried to start car and it took a couple of tries to get it to crank over. once it started, the car was making an intense knocking noise and sputtering so violently it actually caused the whole car to rock. after a few minutes it settled down and i pulled onto the street and the car just died... no light indicators at all and the instrument panel looked as if the car was turned off. again it took a couple of tries, but the car finally started and began knocking and sputtering about, then settled down. i entered the freeway onramp and noticed when i let my foot off the accelerator, the car would essentially die while going 60 miles an hour. i got off the freeway and by the time i stopped on the offramp, the car had died again. i had to put on my hazard lights for about 3 minutes until the car started again. i drove to a parking lot and pressed the onboard button for roadside assistance. they came and towed the car to the dealer. the outside temperature was 67 degrees and there was a slight rain sprinkle. before i got gas, the car was fine. i had 1/4 of a tank and the gas light had just come on. i had never used valero gas before and for some reason it took 13.5 gallons to fill the tank that already had a 1/4 of a tank in it. in the past the most i have fueled up while on less than 1/8 of a tank was 11.8. i'm not sure the fuel situation matters, but i thought i would mention it just in case. this issue was really scary and unnerving. the car has 4500 miles on it.
Renegade engine suddenly shuts down within first mile after starting-up. happens daily whenever engine is cold. shut off on on-ramps, turns at at stops. very dangerous. instrument panel flashed all types of warnings, from "don't shift gear unless at a stop" to the engine light coming on for a short time. trouble began at 5800 miles
The malfunction indicator lamps illuminate at incorrect times. engine stall. it stops and goes back and forth when gas is pressed. the backup camera blanks out and goes blue or the picture is not there at ali or extremely fuzzy.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 jeep renegade. the contact stated that the vehicle consumed an alarming amount of oil. the contact researched the failure and found that similar vehicles experienced an oil pump housing crack in the balance shaft module. the contact scheduled an appointment with river front chrysler dodge jeep ram (200 hansen blvd, north aurora, il 60542, (630) 907-1700) for diagnostic testing, even after they stated that there was no recall on the vehicle. the vehicle was still under warranty. the manufacturer provided the contact with a number to a dealer to have the vehicle repaired. the failure mileage was 950.
Electrical - multiple malfunction indicator lamps may illuminate on the instrument panel when no malfunction exists engine - it looses a quart of oil every 1000 -2000 miles, no sign of leaks.
Check engine light came on at 10,000 miles. took to the dealership and cooling fan went out. they estimate 6 weeks or more before they can replace the part.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 jeep renegade. while driving 75 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was taken to bill luke chrysler jeep dodge ram (2425 w camelback rd, phoenix, az 85015), but the failure could not be duplicated or diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired, but the failure recurred three more times. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated or diagnosed again. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failures and provided an extension on a loaner vehicle. the approximate failure mileage was 400.
The engine uses/loses approximately 1 quart of oil every 300 - 500 miles of daily driving. my daily driving is both city and highway. the jeep has been at the dealership multiple times (4 in 6 months) to investigate and correct this loss of oil. according to the owner's manual the oil changes can last as long as 10,000 miles. this jeep renegade averages an oil change every 2,000 to 2,500 miles due to this oil issue. there are "no" external oil leaks visible nor on the driveway therefore the oil must be leaking internally into "something". the dealership has been great servicing the vehicle but has not been able to correct the problem. the last information provided by the dealership was this jeep's engine is expected to lose 1 quart of oil per 2000 miles and recommended to change the engine oil every 2,500 miles. this is a new vehicle that has an engine problems that is unresolved and dangerous to drive. never knowing when the catastrophic failure will occur. i originally took this jeep to the quinn jeep/chrysler dealership in gloucester va but was told by the service manager that because this jeep was not purchased from quinn that quinn would not perform (any) service on this vehicle. there was an actual "note" added in the database to not service this vehicle.