2018 Jeep Renegade transmission & drivetrain problems

Related recalls

No recalls on file.

What owners say

1. Filed Mar 7, 2026SDElectrical SystemLightingTransmission & Drivetrain

   UConnect screen is out. Started glitching but now it is completely black yet the touch part of it is responsive?? Now if only i could remember EXACTLY where everything is located and in what order.. haha. Not. Also I have no backup camera view, not being able to see what temp my ac/heat is at or which mode it is on. What time is it even? How do i turn on the passenger heated seat for my daughter in the mornings and evenings when the temperature outside is below zero? How do…

   NHTSA complaint #11722730 · source
2. Filed Apr 17, 2025PATransmission & Drivetrain

   I was driving in traffic and it was bumper to bumper. I had to keep going into first, move a little then stop for several miles. Coming out of the [XXX], heading up the hill, I started to smell burning, the clutch then pinned to the floor and I was stuck in first gear, and the vehicle shut off, not overheating warning, nothing. I was able to start the vehicle after a few moments and then got it t the shoulder, had it towed and I was told the clutch pressure plate was…

   NHTSA complaint #11655283 · source
3. Filed Apr 2, 2025TXElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

   After purchasing a new battery due to multiple issues with a drained battery, when trying to jump the new battery the jeep would not take a jump. The lights came on and indicated multiple issues and the steering wheel became immovable. The jeep will not start and each time if left hooked up will drain fully charged battery.

   NHTSA complaint #11652205 · source
4. Filed Feb 8, 2025NYTransmission & Drivetrain

   My Jeep has stalled while driving 3 times. It has been happening about once each year. The center console no long works. The screen just turned off one day and has never turned back on. Now it will not start. At first the dash turned on with all lights, would not start would not turn off break locked. Then the dash started flashing and the slowly diming until it no longer work. Then the RPM and MPH startes going up and down then the car died off. There is a recall for Jeep…

   NHTSA complaint #11641538 · source
5. Filed Sep 11, 2024MNElectrical SystemOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain

   UNKNOWN Running lights and blinkers. Continually replace bulbs and either burn out black or just stop working. Possible wiring /electrical issues? Dashboard computer works at random. Ongoing for about a year. Last 3 months the dashboard lightning bolt light flashes along with the service engine light. it will lose power to move forward while in motion and at times loses steering power as well. Speed doesn't seem to matter. Can be going 65 mph or 25 mph and happens at random.…

   NHTSA complaint #11613957 · source
6. Filed Aug 29, 2024SCEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   I bough this car in February with no knowledge of the prior lawsuit on these cars randomly stalling. The past month- my car has stalled multiple times, in the middle of the road and I lose all control. It is such a safety hazard because people will literally almost hit me. I have to hurry up and turn on the flashers and pull over and restart and try again. There is no warnings for this and once it stalls- the steering wheel locks as well! I thought it was bad gas but after…

   NHTSA complaint #11611727 · source
7. Filed Aug 5, 2024MSElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   Fuel gage no longer accurately displays fuel level after a sudden loss of power of vehicle, and transmission lags when shifting gears.

   NHTSA complaint #11606646 · source
8. Filed Jul 1, 2024COElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   Since I’ve owned the car. When we go above 70 on highways with cruise control and a/c on the car will randomly turn off and the speedometer will say I am going 0 miles an hour. This has happened 5 times, everytime we go on vacation. And everytime the dealership states they can not mimic the symptoms. So it never gets fixed. Read about a power trans chip that’s faulty. Should be my vehicle included in that problem.

   NHTSA complaint #11598098 · source
9. Filed Jun 21, 2024TNEngineOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain

   Engine stalled (lost power) while driving on the interstate during rush hour traffic. I had to pull into emergency lane. This happened 3 times within an hour or so. We almost wrecked the car. Very scary and dangerous situation. I checked and there are no recalls with my VIN number. I’m not sure what to do now

   NHTSA complaint #11595724 · source
10. Filed Apr 20, 2024AZEngineAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

    the turbocharger went out at 75k. had it replaced just after the #2 cylinder went bad. vehicle is unable to get to highway speeds and is very slow to accelerate. it is not due for an oil change for another 5k miles.

    NHTSA complaint #11584213 · source
11. Filed Apr 3, 2024NYEngineOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain

    When it is raining, the vehicle shuts down and service warning lights come on. The Service Engine, Service Transmission, Service Hill Assist, Service Parking Break lights come on. The vehicle will start, but won't go into drive and no fuel flows into the engine to give enough power to move. After about 30 minutes, the vehicle might run, but it will shift very hard and the Transmission won't fully engage. After 45 minutes, all the warning lights go off, except for the check…

    NHTSA complaint #11580958 · source
12. Filed Jan 6, 2024NYElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

    2018 jeep renegade STALLING, TURNING OFF WHILE DRIVING!!! 4WD service message, can’t turn steering wheel, car stalls and shuts down where it pleases

    NHTSA complaint #11563889 · 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