Jeep Renegade Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 426 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the Jeep Renegade across 9 model years. The 2015 model year has the most (171).
- 426power train complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 10mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 27%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 315 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 426 complaints, 10 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Jeep Renegade power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Renegade | 2 | 10% | 13,000 |
| 2022 Renegade | 6 | 23% | 12,000 |
| 2021 Renegade | 6 | 9% | 100 |
| 2020 Renegade | 7 | 11% | 22,407 |
| 2019 Renegade | 7 | 9% | 8,600 |
| 2018 Renegade | 58 | 13% | 17,500 |
| 2017 Renegade | 95 | 17% | 25,000 |
| 2016 Renegade | 74 | 17% | 18,500 |
| 2015 Renegade | 171 | 33% | 35,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Power train:automatic transmission
Model years: 2015
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee and 2015 Chrysler 200, Jeep Renegade, RAM ProMaster, and 2016 Fiat 500X vehicles equipped with 9-speed automatic transmissions. The transmission sensor clusters may have insufficient crimps in the transmission wire harness, and as a result, the transmission may unexpectedly shift to neutral. On August 29, 2016 Chrysler added the 2016 Fiat 500X vehicles to this recall.
Risk: If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module and the Transmission Control Module and if necessary replace the transaxle range sensor wire harness, free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S55.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
While driving on the freeway at approximately 65 mph with my family in the vehicle, including my fiancée, my [XXX] son, and my fiancéeâs mother, the engine suddenly began making a grinding noise that lasted approximately 10 seconds. The engine then began knocking, and the vehicle abruptly shut…
My 2015 Jeep Renegade dropped into neutral at highway speeds. While Jeep claims the VIN is not covered under safety recall S55, the vehicle is suffering from the exact physical safety defect described in that recall, and that the alternative "W84" customer program has left your car completely…
Malfunction indicator lamps illuminating incorrectly.
I am writing to report a recurring safety issue with my vehicleâs transmission. When attempting to accelerate into traffic, the engine revs high but fails to deliver power to the wheels, acting as if it is in neutral. This failure to shift into gear has occurred several times and poses a…
The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while shifting from drive(D) to park(P), the vehicle continued to accelerate or reverse unintendedly. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who informed the contact to go to settings and…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Jeep Renegades have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 426 owner complaints about power train for the Jeep Renegade. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Jeep Renegade power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
Other Jeep Renegade problems
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