2015 Jeep Renegade: sudden loss of power

Filed Apr 28, 2025 · Acceleration, Engine · OK

The Evaporative Emissions System (EVAP system), including components such as the charcoal canister, purge valve, and/or fuel tank venting system, appears to be malfunctioning. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. After refueling the vehicle completely, it will stall or shut off unexpectedly while driving, which could cause a collision, particularly in traffic or at highway speeds. This sudden loss of power places myself, my passengers, and other drivers at significant risk. The vehicle has been inspected by an independent mechanic, but not by the manufacturer, police, or insurance representatives. No warning lights, error messages, or advance symptoms were present prior to the vehicle stalling. The issue first occurred around 2022.

Filed Jun 2, 2023 · Electrical, Transmission · 106,000 miles · IN

The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while leaving his garage, the battery lost power and was completely drained. The vehicle was jumpstarted. The next day, the battery was drained again. The vehicle was jumpstarted again. Additionally, the vehicle failed to shift into park(P). There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer and who provided with unknown recommendations. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.

Filed Jul 25, 2022 · Engine, Transmission · PA

Transmission when driving it sticks in 9 gear. Loss power. Two years ago the value body was replaced, then 2-3 months ago it started the same loss of power dealer checked found nothing said to drive it see if it happens again.Two week ago took it back in to the dealer and they replaced the valve body for a 2nd time. Left the shop a few hours later the same thing happened again. Driving the highway and no power. Took it right back to the dealer on Saturday. Have not heard anything from them yet.The transmission service light goes on and the check engine light.

Filed Jan 30, 2021 · Transmission · IL

Infamous 9-speed transmission has not worked correctly since the 1st day I bought it new! Took it in to jeep service 9 times for this issue! Jeep service manager says, "it's working as it should." oh, it is supposed to work screwed up?! Hard shifting, lurching, power loss, inconsistent shifting patterns, etc. Problems exist upon take-off, speeding up, slowing down & coming to a complete stop. It is not right!

Filed Apr 23, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 60,000 miles · TX

I bought my 2015 jeep renegade brand new in september 2015 and began having problems right away. There's a power issue where the car will just shut off and lose power and the key gets stuck in the ignition. I have had it jumped several times just to get it moving again. Took the car to several auto zones to test out the battery just to see if I would get a different response but each confirmed that there is nothing wrong with the battery. It either completely shuts off or stops picking up speed in the middle of busy houston traffic. You can feel when it switch gears sometimes, it makes this hard and loud popping noise when it's trying to switch gears. It's always done that. This usually happens if I'm at a slower driving speed, like turning at a light, and then accelerate to pick up speed, it either makes that loud popping sound, or struggles to pick up speed and eventually stalls and/or lose power. It's real scary. I've been having this problem since I bought it and have had it checked out many times but no one can tell me what's wrong with it. I have been monitoring the recalls and have been seeing numerous cases from people with the same issue I'm having but somehow my VIN isn't associated with any recalls.

Filed May 3, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 52,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed Jun 23, 2018 · CA

Radiator cooling fan making noise, getting stuck. My car stalled and lost power causing to decelerate.

Filed May 17, 2018 · Engine · 37,400 miles · CA

Among other issues, the engine cuts out while driving. This has happened five times to me, and all appear to occur while making turns at low-moderate speed (<30mph); this is the only consistent factor when the engine cuts out (does not appear to be affected by weather or drive/run time). The first time occurred around 30k miles - the engine lost power while making a right turn on local streets. Vehicle's display flashed a number of warning lights before indicating "vehicle not in shift to park." electrical system appeared fully functional. I was able to drift to the side of the road and restarted my car after multiple attempts. The service engine light and electronic throttle control warning remained. The next restart removed the etc warning. The service engine light was removed after 4 restarts (with regular driving). I brought the car to the dealership, where they updated a module and I had to pay to clean the etc sensor (it was allegedly "sticky" and triggering a false warning). Recently, within the last week, the engine has cut out on me 4 times. The first two instances were back-to-back (one on exiting a roundabout), followed by a right-hand turn @ approx. 37200 miles. In both instances I was in the far-right lane and able to drift to safety. The engine stuttered upon trying to push-to-start but I was able to restart the engine after few attempts. The next morning, "oil low" flickered and "traction control off" lit until engine restart. Oil was/is not low. At 37400 miles, the engine died while making a left-hand turn on a 5-lane street at night. At 37450 miles, the engine died in the morning while making a right-hand turn on a main road. All of these instances occurred without any warning (other than "vehicle not in shift to park" after engine cut out) and without loss of electrical systems. I do not feel safe driving this vehicle.

Filed May 31, 2017 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 25,000 miles · IL

Seeing loss of power loud muffler and undercarriage. Random indicators such as change oil, power locks and doors, 4x4 not working. Heat at 75 degrees blows cold air.

Filed May 1, 2017 · Transmission · 25,900 miles · MI

The transmission slams into gear between first and second gear. When turning the transmission has shifted into neutral resulting in loss of power. Inability to accelerate. Has happened 5 times. The last time almost resulted in my vehicle being hit during a left turn with my children in the vehicle. Transmission has been repaired once already. Computer updates done and since the updates it is worse than before. Feel that the vehicle is becoming unsafe for me and my family

Filed Feb 19, 2017 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 600 miles · FL

While driving car lost power looked down car shifted into neutral by itself. Then a few days later radio n backup camera did not turn on finally did after pushing the radio on button then after a few miles jeep started bucking and heard a whining noise while stepping on gas. Read may complaints and this is a dangerous vehicle. This happened the first time while driving @ 50 MPH the second time I was stationary starting up at first then bucking n noise starred at @ 30 MPH.

Filed Jan 30, 2017 · Electrical, Transmission · 28,000 miles · MI

Vin - [xxx] here's all the issues I have: - hard shifting - loss of power when turning and accelerating, even on bone dry roads - all lights (brakes, headlights, fog lamps, turn signals) malfunctioning (inoperable) on startup. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).