Table 1 shows one common exterior lighting related problems of the 2018 Jeep Renegade.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting problems |
A faulty tail light connection to ground can cause a fire hazard, potentially affecting the circuit board. I noticed a burning plastic smell emanating from the back tail light one day, which I believe originated from this connection. If left unrepaired, this could potentially start a fire.
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 I know where my next turn is when I am driving to a destination with my children and this is the first time I have ever seen, much less been on this road? it sucks!! and my android auto is no longer an option. . . Music?? the safety I could put myself and others in by having to look at and use my phone to change songs, artists, podcasts, make a call or change a gps route. . . Not cool! also the "fog light" running light on my passenger side does not work at times despite having changed the bulb, wiring, even though the fog light works just fine? and I have often felt like my transmission was slipping when accelerating from stop signs or at other times and that is insane considering the vehicle had less that 50k miles at the time. I want to love my Jeep like I once did yet all this has me questioning whether I would even ever purchase another Jeep. I also feel like my front end is loose and there is a wobbling and have had the mechanic check several times. It doesn't sound safe or feel safe. Yet what is truly most important is that I want and need my current Jeep to last me but all these issues kinda scare me to be honest. I want my screen back!!! I want my light to work at all times! I need my transmission to be wonderful!! I don't even have 95k on my Jeep yet!!! I am praying that submitting this report will help out in some ways.
Driver side rear tail light assembly ground wire burned up and caused the tail light assembly to stop working. Replaced tail light assembly and wiring harness. This is a common failure on the Jeep Renegades and should be recalled due to safety.
I went to get a light fixed (driver side fog light) and the bulb had blown up and completely melted the housing. I searched the internet and it is on the Jeep site as extremely common. I just purchased this car. I can't afford $650 to fix the melted housing. The guy that tried to change it at the shop said it was a complaint he has heard before.
1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? the primary components that failed in my 2018 Jeep Renegade, equipped with a 2. 4l engine, include the electrical system and the fuel pump assembly. The vehicle has randomly reset its electrical equipment by morning and has turned off while driving, which stiffened the steering wheel without warning. These components should be available for inspection upon request. 2. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? my safety and the safety of others were put at significant risk numerous times. The vehicle has randomly turned off while driving, causing the steering wheel to stiffen without any warning. This sudden loss of power and control in traffic is extremely dangerous and could easily lead to accidents. 3. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? yes, the problem has been reproduced and confirmed by both a dealer and an independent service center. The dealers identified issues with the electrical system resetting and the engine turning off unexpectedly, but solutions have been inconsistent. 4. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives, or others? yes, the vehicle has been inspected by the manufacturer and the dealership. The manufacturer has been notified of these issues, and the dealership performed diagnostic tests, but the problem persists despite their interventions. 5. Were there any warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? no, there were no warning lamps or messages prior to the failures. The electrical system would reset by morning without any prior indication, and the vehicle would turn off while driving with no warning signs. These issues have occurred intermittently since I purchased the vehicle, putting me in dangerous situations multiple times.
The rear tail light, backup light, and blinker have simultaneously quit working. After inspecting further, the connection from the electrical wiring has burned the ground connection on the rear lamp housing. The ground wire also looks to be burned.
The entire lamp needs replaced for the front passenger running light. Continues to blow lights and sockets. Estimated cost to fix is $600 and is not covered by factory warranty or most extended warranties. I see this issue with many Jeep son the road. Car will alert driver that running light is out, replace light, will blow new light within hours. Replace socket - will blow new socket. Car will also alert driver that other lights are out on the vehicle even if they are not. This speaks to a possible, more serious, wiring issue. Lights exist on a car for a reason. I should not be paying to fix shoddy workmanship by Jeep. Please, investigate how many Jeep Renegades have come in with this issue or similar. I was told by my mechanic that many Renegades have such poor light wiring that beating on the lights a few times will "maybe make them come back on". Yes, my dealership looked at the car and told me the entire lamp needs replaced for $600. Not covered by any warranties, but broken no fault of my own. This is not a wear and tear issue. This is a lighting and wiring issue which is unsafe. Yes there were warning messages, but some are false and some are true! I received warning that my plate light was out, when it is not. This running light issue is a known problem with Jeep Renegades. Please investigate furhter. This has been an ongoing issue since I certified pre-owned purchased the car with 5,000 miles on it. Took it to dealer on Monday 01/02/2023.
Brakes have been screeching when I slow down to make a turn on residential road. But when I have the breaks checked I'm told they are fine. Also rhe passenger side small yellow light keeps goubf in and out. I brought it to the dealership a few months ago but the light came back on.
It started four(4) months after I got the car brand new. I was driving home from work, I decided to take the back roads, I could not use my brakes. I took the car in to the dealership and the ecu had to be changed. A few months later my radio was recalled and that had to be changed. I've had a probably four(4) month battle with the day time running lights going off then coming back on out of nowhere. The first time the dtr went out the lightbulb was changed and the metal on the base of the lightbulb was melted off. ( I do not have pictures of it the dealership took it when I showed them) I took it back to the dealership after the second time the light kept going on and off. They checked the vehicle and said the resistance was too high and they didn't know why. Therefore I had to wait on parts to change the wiring and sockets for the dtrs. It is a 2018 Jeep Renegade and I'm very tired of having to take my, not even, two(2) year old car to the dealership to get something electrical fixed every few months. I'm not sure of the date it all started so I approximated.