2017 Jeep Renegade transmission & drivetrain problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Jan 16, 2026AZEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   Driving turned, left in the vehicle paused like the engine paused yesterday and this morning I turned right in my engine stalled out completely turned off. It was hard to get it. Restarted again. I had codes run on it and the battery was fine. It finally started again after

   NHTSA complaint #11711378 · source
2. Filed Apr 28, 2025NYTransmission & Drivetrain

   Cracked oil pump housing/balance shaft module (BSM). The checking engine light came on, and the system requested an oil change after only 3k from the last oil change. I brought it to the mechanic, and the oil was refilled, and the checking engine light turned off. The vehicle keeps asking for an oil change. I opened the hood, and oil was splashed all over, leaving oil stains on the inside of the hood, hoses and surrounding surfaces.

   NHTSA complaint #11657184 · source
3. Filed Apr 8, 2025OHEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   my grandfather has own he renegade since it came out in 2017. it has had nothing but issues most of which as his granddaughter i had fixed. but the last at least year I've had his vehicle illuminate a check engine light. Especially in very wet weather, cold or hot weather. If it's a normal 65-degree days for a few days, it will go off. it's a very intermittent light. that you have to catch. Taken to AutoZone, dealership, etc. It's a P0420 code which is failed catalytic…

   NHTSA complaint #11653354 · source
4. Filed Sep 13, 2024OHElectrical SystemSuspensionTransmission & Drivetrain

   AC wasn’t working properly, replaced parts not working. Fan stopped working and removed fuse box and it worked bad wiring harness affecting all electrical, fire hazard, dealership would rather keep it than me driving because of fire or meltdown situation. Says part to repair has been discontinued. Why? Engine hesitation, transmission when driving with jerk and almost causing vehicle to stop

   NHTSA complaint #11614402 · source
5. Filed Aug 21, 2024COElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   On 7/26/2024 I was driving my 2017 Jeep Renegade 1.4L Eastbound on I-70 going ~65mph. My dash had zero warning lamps or messages and there were no other symptoms of any problem yet suddenly at mile marker 188 my engine had no power, abundant smoke exited my tailpipe and engine, and I was forced to immediately pull over into a shallow construction zone with heavy interstate traffic whizzing past us. I turned my vehicle off and just turned the power back on for any…

   NHTSA complaint #11610011 · source
6. Filed May 29, 202427,500 miILTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated while driving 35-36 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormally loud whining sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the failure could not be duplicated. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where an unknown software update was performed; however, the failure recurred while driving 49 MPH. The contact stated that the engine revved significantly as if…

   NHTSA complaint #11591308 · source
7. Filed Dec 19, 2023NCElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   Lose of power when accelerating out of parking lot. This now has happened 3 times with no warning light coming on in the car and vehicle is regularly maintained without issues.

   NHTSA complaint #11561001 · source
8. Filed Dec 19, 2023OHEngineOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain

   Car stalled in the middle of the busy road with no warning when accelerating from a right turn between 12-24 mph and a "low oil pressure sensor" light displayed and disappeared for 3 seconds. Received oil change that day and Valvoline did not mention any concerns about oil level. The next day, my car had been driving for 10+ min and struggled to accelerate out of light, specifically in range of 30-45 mph and the RPMs shot up to 3000. Car kept running but struggled to down…

   NHTSA complaint #11560911 · source
9. Filed Nov 28, 202371,644 miFLTowedEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact's mother owns a 2017 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that on several occasions when the vehicle was started, the gear shifter failed to shift into drive(D). The contact stated that numerous unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer however, the failure could not be duplicated. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 71,644.

   NHTSA complaint #11557230 · source
10. Filed Jul 28, 2023ILEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

    This vehicle only has about 55,000 miles on it and the transmission is failing, somewhere between four and six gear the car starts jerking

    NHTSA complaint #11534956 · source
11. Filed Jun 22, 2023AZBrakesElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

    The vehicle instrument panel begins flashing multiple warning lights while driving and subsequently while stopped such as emergency brake on, key fob left the vehicle, fuel engine, TPMS, etc. All of these occur while the vehicle is moving. While coming to a stop the power steering pump also becomes inoperative, the shift indicator (PRND) is blinking, and it is impossible to move the shift lever. The vehicle will not shut off until the battery is disconnected. The problem…

    NHTSA complaint #11528393 · source
12. Filed Apr 22, 2023AREngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

    Vehicle has been serviced twice for “drive train software updates,” and is yet again having engine issues with shifting gears and acceleration.

    NHTSA complaint #11518438 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology