NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Service Brakes complaints
30 reportsClear category filter1,000 miles · Feb 8, 2017
Power TrainService BrakesVehicle Speed Control
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP RENEGADE. WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, A LOUD SQUEALING NOISE WAS PRESENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS BEFORE THE FAILURE WAS REMEDIED. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE, THE SHIFTER WOULD ERRONEOUSLY SWITCH TO NEUTRAL. EVENTUALLY, THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE THE VEH…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP RENEGADE. WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, A LOUD SQUEALING NOISE WAS PRESENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS BEFORE THE FAILURE WAS REMEDIED. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE, THE SHIFTER WOULD ERRONEOUSLY SWITCH TO NEUTRAL. EVENTUALLY, THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO SUDDENLY SURGE FORWARD WHILE IN THE PARK POSITION. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000.
NHTSA ODI #10950240
17,000 miles · Oct 21, 2016
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Power TrainService Brakes
15 RENEGADE LIMITED ** A FEW ISSUES ***FIRST I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS 4/27/16 WITH 9030 MILES THEN HAD TO REPLACE AGAIN 9/28/16 WITH 16611 MILES ..... SECOND *** WHEN DRIVING MY ON HIGHWAY NORMAL SPEEDS MY VEHICLE WILL RANDOMLY ACT LIKE IT IS NEUTRAL WILL NOT ACCELERATE FOR FEW SECONDS THEN WILL WORK FINE …
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15 RENEGADE LIMITED ** A FEW ISSUES ***FIRST I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS 4/27/16 WITH 9030 MILES THEN HAD TO REPLACE AGAIN 9/28/16 WITH 16611 MILES ..... SECOND *** WHEN DRIVING MY ON HIGHWAY NORMAL SPEEDS MY VEHICLE WILL RANDOMLY ACT LIKE IT IS NEUTRAL WILL NOT ACCELERATE FOR FEW SECONDS THEN WILL WORK FINE ( HAS HAPPENED 2 TIMES TO ME MONTHS APART) THIRD*** WHEN MAKING TURNS ON DRY ROADS MY STABILITRAK LIGHT COMES ON TRACTION CONTROL BLINKS NO ACCELERATION HAPPENS AT RANDOM A FEW TIMES ONE TIME I WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED LAST INCIDENT HAPPENED 10/3 520PM ... I NOW AGAIN HEAR NOISE WHEN BRAKING AFTER DRIVING A FEW MILES IT GETS MORE NOTICEABLE THE LONGER I DRIVE ..I AM FEELING UNSAFE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE NEVER KNOWING WHEN THESE ISSUE WILL HAPPEN NEXT NOT TO MENTION NOT BEING ABLE TO AFFORD REPLACING BRAKES AND ROTORS A FEW THOUSAND MILES. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10917757
22,300 miles · Oct 14, 2016
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Service Brakes
VEHICLE STALLS AND BREAKS LOCK WHILE DRIVING. 4WD LOCK TURNS ON WITHOUT ENGAGEMENT AND CAR HAS TO BE RESTARTED.
NHTSA ODI #10916040
4,000 miles · Oct 10, 2016
Service Brakes
SEPT. 27, THE BRAKES LOCKED UP WHILE I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH! I WAS TRAVELING WEST ON OLD US12, JUST LEAVING CHELSEA, GAINING SPEED. THERE WERE NO CARS AROUND ME, NOTHING IN FRONT, BESIDE, OR TURNING NEAR ME. THERE WERE NO ANIMALS IN THE ROAD. THERE WAS NO REASON FOR THE BRAKES TO LOCK UP. I WAS DRIVING A FRIEND HOME, ALL SH…
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SEPT. 27, THE BRAKES LOCKED UP WHILE I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH! I WAS TRAVELING WEST ON OLD US12, JUST LEAVING CHELSEA, GAINING SPEED. THERE WERE NO CARS AROUND ME, NOTHING IN FRONT, BESIDE, OR TURNING NEAR ME. THERE WERE NO ANIMALS IN THE ROAD. THERE WAS NO REASON FOR THE BRAKES TO LOCK UP. I WAS DRIVING A FRIEND HOME, ALL SHE NOTICED WAS THE THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. I VERY CAREFULLY AND SLOWLY DROVE MY FRIEND HOME AND TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP, I TOLD THEM I WAS NOT DRIVING THE CAR UNTIL THEY FIGURED OUT WHY THIS HAPPENED. IT IS NOT SAFE!
NHTSA ODI #10915138
5,600 miles · Jul 18, 2016
Electrical SystemEngineService Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP RENEGADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKES TURNED ON VOLUNTARILY WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS OFF. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START WHEN THE IGNITION KEY WAS TURNED TO POWER ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP RENEGADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKES TURNED ON VOLUNTARILY WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS OFF. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START WHEN THE IGNITION KEY WAS TURNED TO POWER ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS LOCATED AT THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,600.
NHTSA ODI #10885597
7,200 miles · May 16, 2016
Power TrainService Brakes
CAR HAS PREVIOUSLY STALLED WHEN ACCELERATING AND HAD CONTINUOUS HARD SHIFTING CAUSING INCREASED PANIC ATTACKS AND ANXIETY TWO MILITARY VETS. ALSO CAR HAS DIFFICULTY BRAKING AND HAS STORED "FAILURE TO BRAKE" CODE. CAR HAS NOW BEEN SEEN 3 TIMES FOR TRANSMISSIONS ISSUES AND TWICE FOR BRAKING ISSUE. CURRENT STORED CODES: C1431…
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CAR HAS PREVIOUSLY STALLED WHEN ACCELERATING AND HAD CONTINUOUS HARD SHIFTING CAUSING INCREASED PANIC ATTACKS AND ANXIETY TWO MILITARY VETS. ALSO CAR HAS DIFFICULTY BRAKING AND HAS STORED "FAILURE TO BRAKE" CODE. CAR HAS NOW BEEN SEEN 3 TIMES FOR TRANSMISSIONS ISSUES AND TWICE FOR BRAKING ISSUE. CURRENT STORED CODES: C1431 U1001 U010 C2208 C2209 C221B U2003 U2004 U1700 DEALERSHIPS STATES, "COULD NOT DUPLICATE CONCERN"
NHTSA ODI #10865251
50,000 miles · Feb 12, 2016
Service Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP RENEGADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE HESITATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS FUNCTIONING AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CO…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP RENEGADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE HESITATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS FUNCTIONING AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS COMPUTER SOFTWARE BEING DEVELOPED TO RECTIFY THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10825763
3,600 miles · Feb 6, 2016
Fuel/propulsion SystemService Brakes
ENTIRE CAPLESS GAS TANK HOUSING BROKE OFF AND STAYED ATTACHED TO THE GAS NOZZLE AT THE PUMP. ALSO, CONTINUED SQUEALING BRAKES WITH NO FIX. NEEDED SOFTWARE UPDATE AT 125 MILES.
NHTSA ODI #10824645
3,000 miles · Dec 18, 2015
Service Brakes
SETTING FOR AUTOMATIC TURN-ON OF ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT "HOLD" IN THE UCONNECT (RADIO) SETTINGS AS SET BY THE CONSUMER. THE SETTING REGARDING THE PARKING BRAKE TURNS ON BY ITSELF, MEANING THE PARKING BRAKE CAN COME ON BY ITSELF WHEN THE VEHICLE IS SWITCHED OFF. THIS IS JUST ONE OF THE MANY SETTINGS INCLUDING CORNERI…
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SETTING FOR AUTOMATIC TURN-ON OF ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT "HOLD" IN THE UCONNECT (RADIO) SETTINGS AS SET BY THE CONSUMER. THE SETTING REGARDING THE PARKING BRAKE TURNS ON BY ITSELF, MEANING THE PARKING BRAKE CAN COME ON BY ITSELF WHEN THE VEHICLE IS SWITCHED OFF. THIS IS JUST ONE OF THE MANY SETTINGS INCLUDING CORNERING LIGHTS WHICH CHANGES AT THE COMPUTER'S WHIM. THIS SAME UCONNECT SYSTEM CAUSES THE MEASUREMENT OF MILES PER HOUR TO CHANGE TO KILOMETERS PER HOUR RANDOMLY, AND TIRE PRESSURE MEASUREMENT TO CHANGE FROM PSI TO BARS. THE AMOUNT OF TIME HEADLIGHTS REMAIN-ON AFTER ENGINE SHUT DOWN ALSO RANDOMLY CHANGES. THE RADIO/UCONNECT/"BRAIN" OF THE CAR HAS ALREADY HAD THE ONE UPDATE POSTED BY FCA INSTALLED TO PREVENT HACKING WHICH IS THE ONLY UPDATE FCA HAS AVAILABLE. THESE SETTINGS SEEM TO CHANGE RANDOMLY, OBSERVED MAINLY WHEN STARTING THE CAR, BUT THE DASHBOARD "UNITS OF MEASUREMENT" HAVE CHANGED ONCE WHILE IN MOTION.
NHTSA ODI #10811193
2,700 miles · Aug 13, 2015
Service Brakes
THIS IS THE SECOND COMPLAINT ABOUT THE 2015 JEEP RENEGADE, AFTER THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED WITH 2000 MILES ON IT, NOW THE BRAKE LININGS NEED REPLACED WITH 2,700 MILES ON IT. PLEASE WILL SOMEONE DO AN INVESTIGATION ON THIS VEHICLE.
NHTSA ODI #10748317
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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