NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Power Train complaints
170 reportsClear category filter62,426 miles · May 10, 2019
Power Train
I PARKED MY RENEGADE IN A STORE PARKING AREA, CAME OUT OF THE STORE AND RESTARTED MY CAR. THE CAR LET ME DRIVE 1/4 MILE THEN AT A STOP LIGHT I CHANGED GEARS AND THE CAR WOULD NOT GO INTO ANY GEAR. IT WILL NOT SHIFT INTO A GEAR, INCLUDING REVERSE. THE CLUTCH PEDAL WORKS. THE CAR WILL MOVE IN LIMBO GEAR SLOWLY IF I ATTEMPT TO DRIV…
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I PARKED MY RENEGADE IN A STORE PARKING AREA, CAME OUT OF THE STORE AND RESTARTED MY CAR. THE CAR LET ME DRIVE 1/4 MILE THEN AT A STOP LIGHT I CHANGED GEARS AND THE CAR WOULD NOT GO INTO ANY GEAR. IT WILL NOT SHIFT INTO A GEAR, INCLUDING REVERSE. THE CLUTCH PEDAL WORKS. THE CAR WILL MOVE IN LIMBO GEAR SLOWLY IF I ATTEMPT TO DRIVE IT. I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT GEAR OR HOW FAST IT WILL GO. THIS IS DANGEROUS WHEN DRIVING. I'M GLAD I WAS AT A STOP LIGHT WHEN IT HAPPENED AND NOT WHILE SHIFTING THE GEARS.
NHTSA ODI #11206913
52,000 miles · May 3, 2019
EnginePower Train
I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND MY CAR STARTED LOSING POWER THEN STARTED JERKING AND SHAKING THE CAR. I COULDN'T SPEED UP, I COULD HEAR THE ENGINE REVVING UP BUT NOTHING. I HAD TO PULL OVER AND TURN OFF CAR AND START BACK UP, I STILL COULDN'T HIT 60MPH I THE FREEWAY SO I GOT OFF THE FREEWAY AND TOOK THE STREETS HOME. WHEN RUN…
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I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND MY CAR STARTED LOSING POWER THEN STARTED JERKING AND SHAKING THE CAR. I COULDN'T SPEED UP, I COULD HEAR THE ENGINE REVVING UP BUT NOTHING. I HAD TO PULL OVER AND TURN OFF CAR AND START BACK UP, I STILL COULDN'T HIT 60MPH I THE FREEWAY SO I GOT OFF THE FREEWAY AND TOOK THE STREETS HOME. WHEN RUNNING THE CAR UNDER 30MPH THE CAR WAS FINE BUT ONCE I HIT THE HIGHER GEARS MY CAR WOULD SHAKE OR JUST DOWN SHIFT ON ITS ON.
NHTSA ODI #11205602
70,000 miles · Apr 8, 2019
Power Train
TAKATA RECALL I WAS NOT ABLE TO SHIFT MY JEEP INTO PARK. I CAN NOT SHUT IT OFF. I WAS NOT ABLE TO GO TO MY JOB. I HAD TO LET IT RUN OUT OF GAS FOR IT TO SHUT OFF. BECAUSE OF THIS I LOST MY JOB. I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO MAKE MY PAYMENT. PLEASE HELP.
NHTSA ODI #11194521
5,000 miles · Apr 3, 2019
Power Train
1.WHEN ACCELERATING AFTER A VERY SLOW CRAWL OR STOP, THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF. NO WARNING LIGHTS, NO SOUNDS OR ANY INDICATION THAT ITS ABOUT TO SHUT OFF. THIS HAPPENS SPORADICALLY. 2.WHEN ACCELERATING AFTER A VERY SLOW CRAWL OR STOP, THE VEHICLE LAGS AND JOLTS FORWARD. FEELS LIKE SOMEONE HAS HIT YOU FROM BEHIND. NO WARNING LIGH…
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1.WHEN ACCELERATING AFTER A VERY SLOW CRAWL OR STOP, THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF. NO WARNING LIGHTS, NO SOUNDS OR ANY INDICATION THAT ITS ABOUT TO SHUT OFF. THIS HAPPENS SPORADICALLY. 2.WHEN ACCELERATING AFTER A VERY SLOW CRAWL OR STOP, THE VEHICLE LAGS AND JOLTS FORWARD. FEELS LIKE SOMEONE HAS HIT YOU FROM BEHIND. NO WARNING LIGHTS, NO SOUNDS OR ANY INDICATION THIS IS ABOUT TO HAPPEN. THIS ALSO HAPPENS SPORADICALLY.
NHTSA ODI #11193672
50,000 miles · Mar 29, 2019
Power TrainSeat BeltsVehicle Speed Control
JEEP IS CONSISTENTLY JUMPING INTO GEAR WHEN PLACED IN REVERSE. MOST RECENTLY, WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, WITH MY FOOT ON THE BREAK IT LUNG FORWARD! (UNGOOD). WHILE DRIVING, PERIODICALLY GETS STUCK IN A GEAR. (?). AT LEAST TWICE, THE CAR HAS REFUSED TO TURN OVER UPON IGNITION ENGAGEMENT. SINCE I HAVE OBTAINED THE JEEP, ANYTHING THAT …
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JEEP IS CONSISTENTLY JUMPING INTO GEAR WHEN PLACED IN REVERSE. MOST RECENTLY, WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, WITH MY FOOT ON THE BREAK IT LUNG FORWARD! (UNGOOD). WHILE DRIVING, PERIODICALLY GETS STUCK IN A GEAR. (?). AT LEAST TWICE, THE CAR HAS REFUSED TO TURN OVER UPON IGNITION ENGAGEMENT. SINCE I HAVE OBTAINED THE JEEP, ANYTHING THAT HAS TO DO WITH THE STEREO GIVES ME INTERMITTENT SIGNALS/SOUND, INCLUSIVE OF THE USB CONNECTIONS ETC. (NOT A GOOD EXPERIENCE). THE DRIVER'S SEATBELT FOR SOME REASON OCCASIONALLY WILL NOT LATCH. SOMETHING IN THE UNDERCARRIAGE SOUNDS AS IF IT IS GOING TO FALL OF OR BREAK AT ANY TIME ESPECIALLY WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS OR RUFF TERRAIN.
NHTSA ODI #11192521
75,000 miles · Mar 27, 2019
Power Train
TAKATA RECALL. I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING FOR YEARS THAT THE CAR JERKS WHEN I CHANGE GEARS OR WHEN I PUSH ON THE GAS TO EXCELERATE WHILE ON THE FREEWAY. ALSO WHEN I TURN ON MY CAR AND CHANGE GEAR IT JERKS. I CAN FEEL THE JERKS NOT IN MOTION AND WHEN IN MOTION.
NHTSA ODI #11192064
60,000 miles · Mar 8, 2019
Power TrainService BrakesSteering
INITIAL TAKE OFF FROM A PARKED POSITION, THE TRANSMISSION JERKS HARD THROUGH GEARS 1-3 IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. COMING TO A STOP OR SLOWING DOWN IT KICKS HARD, OFTEN TIMES JERKING FORWARD AND NOT STOPPING. TURNING THE WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT, THERE IS A GRIND OR RUB WITHIN THE RACK AND PINION SYSTEM. NO WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASH …
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INITIAL TAKE OFF FROM A PARKED POSITION, THE TRANSMISSION JERKS HARD THROUGH GEARS 1-3 IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. COMING TO A STOP OR SLOWING DOWN IT KICKS HARD, OFTEN TIMES JERKING FORWARD AND NOT STOPPING. TURNING THE WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT, THERE IS A GRIND OR RUB WITHIN THE RACK AND PINION SYSTEM. NO WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASH OR CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS ARE PRESENT.
NHTSA ODI #11185091
12,500 miles · Dec 26, 2018
Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP RENEGADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE DOWNSHIFTED FROM FIFTH TO FOURTH GEAR THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES INSTEAD SLOWING DOWN. THE DEALER .ROCKY MOUNTAIN YETI JACKSON 665 W ELK AVE, JACKSON, WY 83001 (307) 733-5337 REPROGRAMMED HE PROBLEM BUT THE ISSUE RECURRED AGAIN . THE CONTACT LEARNED THAT T…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP RENEGADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE DOWNSHIFTED FROM FIFTH TO FOURTH GEAR THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES INSTEAD SLOWING DOWN. THE DEALER .ROCKY MOUNTAIN YETI JACKSON 665 W ELK AVE, JACKSON, WY 83001 (307) 733-5337 REPROGRAMMED HE PROBLEM BUT THE ISSUE RECURRED AGAIN . THE CONTACT LEARNED THAT THERE WAS A CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT AND AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ON THIS ISSUE BUT HAD NOT YET CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,500. TF
NHTSA ODI #11163457
Mileage unknown · Dec 26, 2018
Power TrainUnknown Or Other
MY VEHICLE WILL STOP GOING DOWN THE ROAD AND TELL YOU TO SHIFT TO PARK. THEN WILL NOT CRANK FOR SEVERAL MINS AFTER THIS. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR SEVERAL MONTHS.TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND WAS TOLD THEY UPDATED THE TRANSMISSION MODULE AND HERE WE ARE SEVERAL MONTHS LATER WITH THE SAME ISSUE. THIS IS DANGEROUS…
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MY VEHICLE WILL STOP GOING DOWN THE ROAD AND TELL YOU TO SHIFT TO PARK. THEN WILL NOT CRANK FOR SEVERAL MINS AFTER THIS. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR SEVERAL MONTHS.TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND WAS TOLD THEY UPDATED THE TRANSMISSION MODULE AND HERE WE ARE SEVERAL MONTHS LATER WITH THE SAME ISSUE. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND SOMEONE COULD BE KILLED
NHTSA ODI #11163422
27,488 miles · Dec 26, 2018
Power TrainService BrakesSuspension
THE ROTORS WEAR OUT BUT THE BRAKE PADS ARE STILL GOOD IT HAS ALREADY WORE OUT 2 SETS THE BRAKES GRAB AND STICK IT JERKS YOU HARD RIGHT OR LEFT.WE CANT GET THE COMPANY TO DO ANYTHING THEY ACT LIKE ITS OUR FAULT. ALSO IT SWAYS REALLY BAD IN THE REAR END FEELS LIKE YOUR RIDING A OLD MULE HOBBITY-HOE.ALSO THE TRANSMISSION HAS A DELA…
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THE ROTORS WEAR OUT BUT THE BRAKE PADS ARE STILL GOOD IT HAS ALREADY WORE OUT 2 SETS THE BRAKES GRAB AND STICK IT JERKS YOU HARD RIGHT OR LEFT.WE CANT GET THE COMPANY TO DO ANYTHING THEY ACT LIKE ITS OUR FAULT. ALSO IT SWAYS REALLY BAD IN THE REAR END FEELS LIKE YOUR RIDING A OLD MULE HOBBITY-HOE.ALSO THE TRANSMISSION HAS A DELAY IN SHIFT &SHIFTS REALLY HARD.THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 44,000 MILES. WE ARE GOING TO GET HURT IN THIS VEHICLE AND CAN'T GET ANY HELP.
NHTSA ODI #11163394
Official recalls
3Jul 20, 2016
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Renegade vehicles manufactured August 25, 2014, to June 25, 2016, equipped with a factory-installed optional trailer hitch package. The trailer hitch assembly may have been attached with only a single fastener per side, not three per side as required.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Without the proper amount of fasteners, the trailer hitch assembly may separate from the vehicle, and any towed vehicle may no longer be properly connected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install two additional fasteners per side, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S62.
Jul 12, 2016
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee and 2015 Chrysler 200, Jeep Renegade, RAM ProMaster, and 2016 Fiat 500X vehicles equipped with 9-speed automatic transmissions. The transmission sensor clusters may have insufficient crimps in the transmission wire harness, and as a result, the transmission may unexpectedly shift to neutral. On August 29, 2016 Chrysler added the 2016 Fiat 500X vehicles to this recall.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module and the Transmission Control Module and if necessary replace the transaxle range sensor wire harness, free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S55.
Aug 12, 2015
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jeep Renegade vehicles manufactured September 18, 2014, to June 25, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a USB drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge. Optionally, owners may download the update to their own USB drive from http://www.driveuconnect.com/software-update/ or take their vehicle to a Chrysler dealer for immediate installation. In an effort to mitigate the effects of this security vulnerability, Chrysler has had the wireless service provider close the open cellular connection to the vehicle that provided unauthorized access to the vehicle network. This measure may not have been implemented on all vehicles and does not address access by other means that will be remedied by the software update. The recall began on September 30, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R45.
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NHTSA investigations
1RQ15004 · Software Security Vulnerability
Opened Jul 24, 2015 · Closed Jan 5, 2016
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System:software
On July 23, 2015, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) launched Safety Recall 15V-461 to remedy security vulnerabilities in approximately 1.4 million model year (MY) 2013 through 2015 vehicles equipped with Uconnect head units (HU) 8.4A (RA3 radio) and 8.4AN (RA4 radio) manufactured by Harman International.On July 24, 2015, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query, RQ 15-004, to investigate HU security vulnerabilities and remedy effectiveness in the recalled population and to determine whether similar units have been supplied for use in other FCA vehicles.In an August 11, 2015 letter, FCA submitted a second Part 573 safety recall report expanding the scope of the Uconnect RA4 model radio to include additional 7,810 MY 2015 Jeep Renegade vehicles manufactured from September 18, 2014 through June 25, 2015 (Recall 15V-508).Scope analysis indicated that Uconnect radios installed in FCA vehicles not included in recalls 15V-461 or 15V-508 (subject recalls) are not equipped with built-in cellular access or short range wireless communication features and, thus, do not contain the security vulnerabilities addressed by the subject recalls. SUBJECT VEHICLES: MY2014 through 2015 Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Cherokee sport utility vehicles; MY2013 through 2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500 and 4500/5500 pickup trucks; MY2013 through 2015 Dodge Viper vehicles; and MY2015 Chrysler 200, 300, Jeep Renegade, Dodge Charger and Challenger vehicles.According to FCA, long and short range wireless vulnerabilities identified in the recalled vehicles could allow unauthorized third-party access to, and manipulation of, networked vehicle control systems.Successful exploitation of the vulnerabilities, coupled with reverse engineering of networked microprocessor control modules, could result in unauthorized manipulation of vehicle control systems. This unauthorized manipulation of vehicle controls and systems could expose the driver, vehicle occupants or other highway users to an increased risk of injury.FCA and its network provider, Sprint, conducted a nationwide campaign to block access to a radio communications port that was unintentionally left open.On July 27, 2015, short range wireless vulnerabilities were also blocked.Finally, third party security evaluation and regression testing identified vulnerabilities that were either remedied by Sprint or through updates to the FCA Uconnect software.ODI identified a total of 30 complaints or field reports on unique vehicles submitted by FCA (29) or received by NHTSA (1) alleging incidents of theft from a vehicle or anomalous performance that the owner alleged were caused by, or may have been caused by, remote hacking.Twenty-six (87%) of these reports were submitted after a magazine article was published on July 21, 2015, describing the remote hacking of an FCA vehicle by researchers who were able to affect the operation of various vehicle control systems, including the service brakes, steering, throttle and ignition.Most of the complaints involved vehicle systems that were not safety critical (e.g., complaints related to radio, navigation system, or air-conditioning control) and did not affect vehicle control.Three complaints reported engine stalls.One owner reported sudden unintended acceleration allegedly related to hacking.None of the complaints or field reports reviewed involved the steering and braking vehicle control effects demonstrated by the research hackers prior to the recall.There were no confirmed incidents of hacking in any of the records reviewed by ODI.The remedies completed by Sprint and FCA appear to have eliminated vulnerabilities that mi
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