Automatic Transmission Control Module Problems of Jeep Renegade

Complaint summary: I brought my 2015 Jeep Renegade trailhawk (VIN: [xxx] ) to autonation cdjr roseville on may 17, 2025, for the u90 emissions recall. The catalytic converter was replaced, and the pcm software was updated. However, the u0402 diagnostic trouble code (implausible data received from tcm) remains stored. This code has been persistent and prevents the vehicle from passing California emissions, which is required for my registration as the car was transferred from out-of-state. The service advisor initially stated that the tcm was updated, but later corrected himself and admitted the tcm already had the latest version and was not reprogrammed. I have not been given written confirmation that the tcm software or wiring was verified or addressed. I am concerned the dealership is refusing to properly resolve this under recall and is instead recommending a full transmission replacement without supporting mechanical codes or verifying the emissions system software/communication is compliant. I’m requesting fca’s assistance, and the bar in California to enforce the complete and proper execution of the u90 recall and resolution of the u0402 code under recall scope. Please help ensure the vehicle is brought into emissions compliance. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

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Tl the contact owns a 2015 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked with the accelerator pedal depressed. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact also stated that an abnormal whining sound was coming from the vehicle while driving at various speeds. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who performed a diagnostic test and later discovered that the vehicle had a defective transmission control module. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA campaign number: 16v529000 (power train) which she linked to the failure however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 49,000.

Jan. 5 2020: service engine appeared while driving. I drove 2 miles from work to home and my Jeep would not accelerate up my angled driveway. I was pressing the accelerator but the vehicle was slowly going backward. I coasted backward to a level area and put the vehicle in park. I put it in drive and then was able to climb my driveway as normal. Jeep was notified. Obd code was u0402 (implausible data received from tcm) and (p1dd2 torque request signal from tcm denied). Jeep and chrystler state there are no recalls at this time.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2018 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle would jerk and vibrate and suddenly shut off and stall. The vehicle was taken taken to the local dealer atlanta west Chrysler Dodge located at 1251 thornton rd, lithia springs, GA 3012, who flashed the pcm and tcm due to transmission failures but the failures reoccurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 25,000. Jft.

Auto trans, periodically on same trip, coasting down speed, clicking noise @28mph mostly but other speeds does it too. Had to dealer yesterday, reprogrammed module transmission control (tcm) and drive train control module (dtcm) started around 17000 miles (current mileage 19,500). Took short drive today, and 1 click at 25mph while stopping at stop sign. Back to work tomorrow and I will start noting the clicks.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2016 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while driving at 20 mph, the vehicle would intermittently hesitate while depressing the accelerator without warning. The contact also stated that while at complete stop, the vehicle would not accelerate after depressing the gas pedal. The contact took the vehicle to larry h. Miller Chrysler Jeep tucson 7800 e 22nd st, tucson, az 85710 where it was diagnosed with a faulty transmission control module (tcm). The contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 16v529000(power train) which had been placed on the 2015 Jeep Renegade. The dealer stated in the service report that they reprogrammed the power train control module. After the vehicle was serviced, the failure had reoccurred three different times. The contact had taken the vehicle back to the same dealer each time and had the vehicle serviced under her extended warranty. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and filed a complaint. The failure mileage was 29,030. Jo.

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I purchased this car after owning two wrangler's, a cherokee and a patriot. I noticed right away that my transmission would lunge forward when coming to a stop and the transmission would shift harshly when slowing down in traffic then applying the gas to go, the car also hesitates to take off. I have had many scary situations where I was almost rear-ended many times because of the delay, I also came to a stop at a crosswalk and right when I went to stop the car lunged forward and I hit someone walking in the crosswalk, I was lucky the guy was not hurt, I also had a time where there was a couch in front of me on the freeway and I was not able to avoid it because of a hesitation in the engine where at times I am unable to accelerate right away and this could cause me to get hit if I switch lanes to quickly, I ended up slamming on the breaks and sliding into the counch and contacting 911 to explain what happened. This transmission is defective and all the shops do is reset the transmission and do a software update to the transmission and the tcm and the pcm on the car. The cars door locks will also sometimes beep loud and sometimes beep short like something is wrong and a good portion of the time the car will not lock. I also have a weird vibration coming from the right side of the car and the dealer said that they tested it against a cherokee and it's the same but I have a Renegade so I have in writing they tested the wrong model car. This car has had so many issues and I really feel unsafe, I have already taken the car in 5 times and they don't really do anything. I will be taking it in to get my ac knob replaced because it has a sharp edge and I keep getting cut. I don't think being told the harsh shifting is normal is right, I feel like I am driving a manual transmission because of the weird shifts this transmission does.

Vehicle loses power during turning operations. When making a left or a right turn on dry pavement, the traction control light illuminates and the vehicle loses power. When I initially took the vehicle into the dealer the issue was only occurring during left turns. Dealer did a pcm software update and now the problem occurs during right and left turns. I have come disturbing close to being hit while losing power mid turn. I and others are having the same issue. This needs to be addressed before someone gets seriously injured or killed. Car was brand new when problem started.