Jeep Renegade Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 111 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the Jeep Renegade across 8 model years. The 2015 model year has the most (30). The words owners use most often: “parking brake” (16% of reports).
- 111service brakes complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 11mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 22%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Parking brake: mentioned in 18 of 111 complaints (16%)
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 74 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 111 complaints, 11 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 4 an injury.
Jeep Renegade service brakes complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Renegade | 1 | 5% | 13,000 |
| 2021 Renegade | 3 | 4% | — |
| 2020 Renegade | 2 | 3% | 133 |
| 2019 Renegade | 6 | 8% | 9,000 |
| 2018 Renegade | 17 | 4% | 8,916 |
| 2017 Renegade | 29 | 5% | 16,277 |
| 2016 Renegade | 23 | 5% | 41,000 |
| 2015 Renegade | 30 | 6% | 17,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Model years: 2020
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X vehicles. The right rear brake caliper could have been fractured during the casting process.
Risk: A cracked right rear brake caliper can fail, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the right rear brake calipers, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VE8.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I am reporting a safety issue with my 2017 Jeep Renegade. Since approximately 2022, my vehicle has repeatedly stalled while I am driving. When this happens, the battery light and multiple warning lights come on across the dashboard. Messages such as "Shift to Park" appear, the steering becomes very…
I had a service airbag, service parking brake and the seatbelt light starts flashing. It happens every time I drive the vehicle and I had it looked at by a mechanic and they see no issue with the sensors. They told me to check for any recalls and I donât see any here.
The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that there was water and moisture in the door. The contact was unable to enter the vehicle due to the doors being locked. Additionally, the vehicle felt like it was about to roll over while driving around a curve. While accelerating or while…
I had a service airbag warning go off days prior which was then followed by my parking brake warning and a constant seatbelt warning chime that happened concurrently. The vehicle had these issues cleared by my mechanic but hasn't been able to be resolved. From what i understand, the seatbelt sensor…
ABS system issues: all warning lights come on - abs, traction control, parking brake (the yellow light as well as the red one. Red comes on an flashes then goes off), hill start, ect... Had codes ran that came back with several ABS related codes as well as engine codes leading back to the ABS…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Jeep Renegades have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 111 owner complaints about service brakes 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 service brakes?
Yes: 1 safety recall list service brakes. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the Jeep Renegade?
The most frequent phrase is “parking brake”, in 18 of 111 complaints.
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