2023 Jeep Renegade - 2 Months Ownership - Problems

[@stephenschroeder6567]

Sorry to hear of your issues. I have a 2020 Renegade and it has been flawless. Arguably one of the best vehicles I have ever owned.

[@southern_car_enthusiast]

It's all good. No other issues other than that one. Fixed now

[@jerroldshelton9367]

I feel the same way about my 2015 Renegade Trailhawk.

[@philnorman5912]

I have a 2020 Renegade Latitude. Runs Great. Love the body style. Very happy. Zero problems . Loving it

[@johnnywalker2483]

I'm a retired GM/Chrysler tech. What I've been noticing with the dealers, is the poor quality techs they have now days. They don't have the skills necessary to properly diagnose vehicles properly. The chances of a new window switch or window motor failing is between slim and nil. They should have tested the wiring circuits from the switch to the motor, instead of what we called in the business "Shot gunning" the diagnosis. Throwing parts at the problem. I'm glad I can work on my own stuff. I won't ever take a vehicle to the Stealership.

[@southern_car_enthusiast]

I know.. I feel that I could diagnose some better.. but my brother in law is a master mechanic.. so I learned a lot from him

[@johnwhite2143]

Hope ur renegade is going strong an no more issues, i am from Scotland and bought a used 2018 black jeep renegade limited edition 1.6 diesel ,full leather heated seats an steering wheel etc, been flawless in the 13 months ive had it an easy get 60 to 75 mpg in it, even in town driving get 50 mpg, great car, i love jeeps an next car i get be another jeep maybe hybrid one and my partner she is wanting a jeep renegade in red for her next car lol, greetings from Scotland 👍😁🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@MichaelSmith-kr9qw]

Sounds more like a lot of dealership Issue than Jeep or the Renegade in general. That tech should've not just thrown parts at it instead he should've troubleshooted the problem. We own a 2018 Latitude and it has been almost flawless for 5 years only basic maintenance. Now we did have 1 issue that is with the Fog Lamps as they tend to brown out otherwise the halogen bulb is too close to the reflector and it melts the housing easy fix took me about 20 minutes to replace both sides with TYC Fog Lamps that were CAPA Certified and replaced the Halogen bulbs with LED from Auxbeam that are Canbus friendly. Then we had a incident with a Owl that we hit in the wee hours of the night coming from watching a meteor shower which wiped out the Passenger side Headlamp so off they came and I installed a set of JW Speaker 8700 R LED Headlights that are no longer in production I got one of the last sets made cost was $1200 for the pair but they come with the Headlights and the Mounting Brackets included biggest Upgrade by far. I will agree with you on the Fiat 1.4l issues they were junk now the new 1.3l is a far better engine. This is also why new cars have warranties and we use them to fix issues.

[@southern_car_enthusiast]

I agree.. I think the dealership was doing the... Replace the cheap parts first... Type of thing.

[@Willsmithpalm]

I have had my 2018 Jeep renegade for over 5 years still runs good as new this thing is so fun to drive especially through the city

[@southern_car_enthusiast]

I have only had a few problems with it.

[@marybystry7719]

Sorry to hear that I've had two renegades and so far so good

[@southern_car_enthusiast]

All good. Everything is going well now, got the issue had fixed within the week and good since.

[@DorDeKrey]

Oh look...the Renegade haters have entered the chat. We have 2, 2021 Renegade Trailhawks in the family. Bought one for each of the twins when they went to college...both had 1 minor issue after about 500 miles...the battery health sensor for the stop/start system died. Easy fix, and were in and out in under 2 hours. The biggest issue with the Renegade is all the 'sit' time they have after they're built. They roll off the factory floor and 'sit' waiting to clear customs there, and waiting for the cargo ship...then they sit on the ship...then they sit waiting in a lot at US customs until they clear...then they sit again for delivery to dealers. When they're finally on the lot...they end up with little issues from all the time parked. Ours have been flawless since that 1 issue and both kids love theirs. They don't get the greatest MPG...that little turbo engine is running hard all the time moving the Renegade around!

[@southern_car_enthusiast]

I actually like mine. I just point out little issues

[@Wild1995]

I am so sorry to hear about this. This vehicle is routinely on the list of the worst made vehicle with the worst reliability. I hope things get better.

[@southern_car_enthusiast]

I saw a list after I bought it.

[@Brdsh0t]

Words are HARD. It's a cheap vehicle that cost a lot of money. When your last one needed a new motor at 4000 mi why would you give them more business?

[@southern_car_enthusiast]

Well, it has been 10 years, I figured they got their stuff together.

[@holnugget]

I have owned 3 newer Jeep Wranglers and not had any electrical issues. Knock on wood. But the second you said that the window wouldn't go down, its usually the motor inside or the module that tells it to go down (not the switches). Especially on a newer car. Your problems sound like they are more dealer service related then the manufacturer. Glad you got it fixed though.

[@southern_car_enthusiast]

Buddy of mine said same, but he had to go through the steps they made him.

[@MichaelSmith-kr9qw]

I concur with your assessment it is dealer related 100% he didn't even attempt to remedy the problem instead he just tossed the parts cannon expecting it to fix itself.

[@bondgabebond4907]

At least it was a simple fix. Too bad the dealer mechanic didn't test the motor before replacing the switches.

[@southern_car_enthusiast]

Yes. The video wasn't meant to be a negative video. Just my experience. This was the only issue so far.

[@karlpiepenburg127]

I had an 18 i bought new. There were many things i loved about the car but it burned oil excessively so i had to trade it in at a loss. I was hoping the quality would improve by 23. As far as the mpg, the body is blocky and has poor aerodynamics

[@southern_car_enthusiast]

My MPG isn't great.. it's nice, just the one issue, and it's fixed now

[@MichaelSmith-kr9qw]

@@southern_car_enthusiast Give it time needs to break-in a little more. Our overall MPG is 26 and that is 5 years of driving, we live in rural Texas so we drive a minimum of 50 miles to the nearest large town, The oil consumption issue that plagues the 2.4l is known but it can also be remedied real fast because with a 13 gallon fuel tank it a quick pop of the hood and check your fluids will your sitting there waiting to fill up your vehicle.

[@djtomtrain2015]

18. 40k miles. No issues. I haul a 1000lb stereo around too. My only complaints. Shes not fast. Not even a little. Lol😊

[@southern_car_enthusiast]

That is true... Not fast. But it is fun to drive. Peppy little SUV, but no fast.

[@davidsanderson7812]

I have a 2023 upland renegade the only problem i have had was a seatbelt sensor i unplugged it plugged it back in zero problem since but my dealership gave a lifetime power train warranty that is the same as the factory warranty bit for as long as i own the vehicle and do regularly scheduled maintenance for the vehicle and got it for $30k out the door tags tax and all i have to say im extremely happy with mine

[@southern_car_enthusiast]

I have not had any major issues. The window motor wasn't major. Just part of my journey.

[@clench2642]

At my dealership New 2023 renegade latitude 4x4 for $19000 should I buy it???

[@Reaper1008]

Well, depends on the mileage. But $19k don't seem to bad for a 2023. Mine was $30k after a $5k off for a deal they had. But I only had I think 18 miles on it.

[@RedPorch]

What about the Renegade made you choose it vs other options like the Rav4? I'm not criticizing just trying to understand. When you look up the Jeep Renegade basically everything is saying stay away.

[@southern_car_enthusiast]

I don't know.. I just looked around here in town, and have 3 dealers. Ford, Chevy and Chrysler. And I liked the Dart I had back in 2013, this was a similar motor, and I just wanted something different than what I was used to

[@jerroldshelton9367]

I can tell you why I bought my 2015 Renegade Trailhawk instead of a RAV4. I wanted a vehicle that would work okay off-pavement on BLM and Forest Service trails that lead to my favorite fly fishing and upland game bird hunting spots. So, the appeal of the Renegade Trailhawk was 31 degree approach angle, 25 degree breakover angle, 34 degree departure angle, 9 inches of ground clearance, effective skid plates, functional recovery points, and 20:1 mechanical + 2:1orque multiplication from the torque converter for combined off-idle low gearing of 40:1. The exterior dimensions were a draw, too. Some of the trails I use on public wild land are narrow and some of them have overhanging branches from pinion trees, and most have tight turns, so it is easy to buy a vehicle too wide, long, and tall for those trails. The Renegade Trailhawk is the most off-pavement capable vehicle in its class. I wanted that capability along with 27+ MPG fuel economy. If I had no regular planned use for that off-pavement capability, I'd have zero interest in ANY SUV / CUV and would have spent my money on a used Corvette or some other sport car, instead. A RAV4 wouldn't interest me in the slightest. There is a lot of prejudice in commentary about the Renegade that is centered around it's FIAT connection and Italian build. My step=daughter takes my grandkids to school every day in a 26 year old FIAT Panda 4 X 4 that my wife gave to her when she immigrated to the U.S.A. from Italy. My wife has almost zero mechanical sympathy and basically abused that poor little Panda, yet it continues to run and run well. I abused it a bit myself going from Monte San Pietro near Bologna to the nether-regions of Tuscany to fly fish a few rivers down there. A friend and I beat the crap out of the thing getting to and from out fishing spot. FIAT has certainly built crap cars. So have Ford and GM. FIAT has made reliable cars, too. They built the Alfa Romeo cop cars my fly fishing buddy used when serving on the Squara Volante while a police officer over there. Cop cars there get treated like "police interceptor" Crown Victorias got treated here by cops here in the U.S.A. Most Renegade owners have had the same positive ownership experience that I've had since 2015 over 137,000 miles. Mine is now almost 10 years old and still looks and works like new in spite of the time it's spent on the trail.

[@rickm8456]

I've always been intrigued by the Renegade, but i'm not sure I would pull the trigger. For the same money i think a used Toyota is the way to go. My 2010 V6 Rav has been flawless at 186k. No reason to get rid of it. Yeah, when it goes I will probably get a used highlander or another Rav.

[@southern_car_enthusiast]

I was intrigued as well.. still like it though.

[@thecarguy313]

This is why I only buy Japanese cars😂

[@southern_car_enthusiast]

Japanese cars are usually made well.. very dependable.

[@dystopia-usa]

Good luck with that these days. My 2020 model-year JAPAN-BUILT TNGA Toyota was a bag full of problems/issues for the 2 years & 10K miles that I kept it. It had to be towed in for warranty repairs on multiple occasions due to various failures that left me stranded. It also developed too many rattles to count in the cabin area, as well as having paint quality issues. My experience is that neither Toyota or Honda builds them like they used to these days.

[@rangerpru]

Had a brand new Civic hybrid where the driver door glass fell open while driving. The hybrid civic's were made in Japan. Things happen regardless of the brand.

[@ohguy1991]

@@rangerpru Yes but it's much more common in US brands. We have owned a lot of Toyotas that were trouble free but there was one Camry we had that was lemon. it was a late 90's model. Had one problem after another with it. So sometimes you get a lemon

[@Murderinc1984]

I had 2020 trailhawk that my wife and bought brand new for newspaper delivery it had 166585 miles on and we just traded in on a 2022 jeep grand cherokee wk and now im driving our 2019 jeep cherokee trailhawk and im not a fan of it

[@southern_car_enthusiast]

This is the only real issue I have had.

[@ericesterby2895]

Imagine buying a FIAT, and think you’ve bought a Jeep. 😂

[@southern_car_enthusiast]

Exactly.. almost all of the vehicles from them are Fiats

[@christiaanbonthuys882]

This poor guy did😂😂😂😂

[@Tony-ex2rm]

I've had two Jeeps. A Patriot. Got it up to 120k. The subframe rusted out. It was dangerous, and I had to ditch it. I had the 2015 Renegade 1.4l Turbo. 128k, the turbo failed, and my mechanic told me it would cost 4k. I Called Jeep, and they basically told me I was SOL, I could try and bring it to the dealer, and maybe they could do a hardship when I told them it's ridiculous a turbo failing just over 100k. Never will buy a Jeep again.

[@southern_car_enthusiast]

That's crazy. They should at least stand behind their products. Even if out of warranty, they should try to do something.

[@ohguy1991]

First mistake was buying a Chrysler product, or should I say Fiat product. Jeep and Dodge are consistently rated low on reliability and quality ratings. We have a 2017 Ford Escape which is by no means the best small SUV out there but it's been very reliable and trouble free. Only had to have a purge valve replaced in 6 yrs of ownership

[@brittanyrearick414]

18.9????? My 2022 renegade gets 27

[@RoguePlanetStudio]

I could have been a cool car suv thing. Keep it adorable and cheap to make but easy to love with like the scion xb from toyota jist with awd.

[@southern_car_enthusiast]

Yeah, it could have been.

[@odiggler]

I used to work for Dallas Dodge, We would always laugh at the people who came in for a Cherokee and would leave with this pile of dog ish!!! This is a started car for people with bad credit and zero imagination. 10/10 I would get a used 4Runner instead.

[@southern_car_enthusiast]

I mean, my credit isn't great. Used to have the kind of credit to get just about anything.. maybe I will get it back to that

[@odiggler]

As long as you love your car that's all that matters at the end.@@southern_car_enthusiast

[@buddzilla187]

Mine has been a trooper. I got it at 14k miles and now approaching 90k. I know that not a lot for some but over 5 years and has gotten me everywhere. I also paid $18k. I wouldn't buy one new.

[@southern_car_enthusiast]

Otherwise it's been great. But only has just over 1100 miles now. But, I did pay under sticker price.. so I guess that a plus

[@oliverrojas3185]

Thanks

[@southern_car_enthusiast]

For what?

[@dang75790]

It's a fiat ! Which means fix it again tony 😂

[@southern_car_enthusiast]

😂

[@dystopia-usa]

Buying a JEEP is basically asking for problems.

[@southern_car_enthusiast]

I have heard mixed reviews. I was talking to a guy from work, has a 14 Track Hawk.. he lives his. But I have seen people with problems as well

[@shinaJay]

Lies.

[@dddario2513]

Great color at least

[@southern_car_enthusiast]

I do like the color.

[@MartinStockel]

Get rid of that Renegade if you can. Jeep has completely dropped this model from their lineup. Many folks are having issues with theirs. Looks like a nice vehicle until the miles start to pile up. The best of luck to you. Just don't give up! Push Jeep to the wall, and they may take your vehicle back.

[@southern_car_enthusiast]

I will keep it for probably a year or so. It's something different than I have ever had, so I will see how it works out.

[@MartinStockel]

Hope you have some good luck for a change!@@southern_car_enthusiast

[@carlbruhn1772]

Jeep only dropped the Renegade in the US. Sales were under 25,000 through November. They are still widely available in Europe and Asia and sell very well

[@anyone9689]

sorry but fiats absolutely suck, maybe you can use the lemon law to get money back if it messes up again soon.

[@southern_car_enthusiast]

I like some of the Fiat card

[@anyone9689]

@@southern_car_enthusiast i like my 2010 honda , 130k miles and worst problem was tire pressure monitor batteries died from age. runs like just broken in. gl

[@captainbeyond4350]

Obviously you haven't watched Scotty Kilmer , these things are junk .

[@southern_car_enthusiast]

I watch some of his stuff..

[@Fred705]

O que o Scotty Kilmer diria?

[@southern_car_enthusiast]

Not really sure.. not a big fan of him. Tho I watch him sometimes

[@Kevinly_Tube]

Should have bought a Toyota or better still, a Lexus.

[@southern_car_enthusiast]

Yeah, I could have got something else, and I'm hindsight, I maybe should have

[@MikeJohnson-ej4oc]

Stop buying this brand please.

[@southern_car_enthusiast]

Maybe a good idea