2015 Jeep Renegade: engine stalls while driving

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 Jan 15, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · MI

Car randomly stalls in park, when reversing, when in drive but brake is being applied, or when first accelerating after putting into drive. Several times now it has stalled when I'm at stop lights. One time it stalled after just tapping the brake while approaching a stop light. That was terrifying because the car was still in motion. Also, car randomly jerks hard when shifting gears. Recently, car doesn't want to shift while accelerating up hills, and RPM's can get up to 4.5 or 5. No engine light or other warnings lights ever come on. I have brought it to my mechanic two times now about the hard shifting and stalling.Have another appointment this week. They can't figure out what's causing it. Nor can they replicate the problem. This can happen a few times a day, then go weeks without an issue. I've seen the same problems from dozens of people on Jeep forums for 2015 -2017 models. No one had a solution, while seemingly getting brushed off by the dealerships about it.

Filed Aug 7, 2022 · Brakes, Electrical · TX

I bought a 2015 Jeep Renegade in October of 2021 (last year) and have experienced the vehicle stalling TWICE in the middle of traffic. I was informed of the recall by Carmax after the deal was drawn up and the vehicle delivered to me on October 4, 2021. I took the vehicle to Class Jeep in Arlington, Texas, (see attached documents) who refused to replace the engine of the vehicle – the reason for the Recall. I have done all that I can do and exhausted every means necessary to have the recall completed and the vehicle replaced or repaired to bring up to operating standard. I currently owe $21,000.00 on a vehicle that is non-operable. Carvana delivered the car with a rotted battery (paperwork attached); and, a faulty brake job (where new brakes had been put on top of bad rotors) which they felt $200.00 should cover the cost for a $1100 brake repair/replacement. Carvana also refused to replace the transmission on the vehicle which they identified as the source of the ‘stalling-out’ in the midst of traffic when the vehicle would not shift gears to accelerate. The justification was because ‘a module is on top of the transmission instead of inside of it’ and it’s not an engine problem; therefore, refused to repair or replace. Essentially, I have been told that the vehicle which is a safety hazard and threat to life is no longer their concern. Please advise – both the dealership and the manufacturer have taken the position that the operating problems of this vehicle is that ‘of the other’s…’ and no one wanting to just take ownership that the vehicle is faulty and fix it, repair it, or take it out of circulation on the market for sell to unsuspecting consumers. Requested Resolution: I am requesting REPAIR or REPLACEMENT of this vehicle; or, buyback with no negative adverse action on my credit worthiness. My choice is not simply, “you can return it” as I was told – which will result in a ‘REPOSSESSION’ appearing on my credit report.

Filed Jan 26, 2022 · Engine · 110,000 miles · SC

The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Renegade. The contact indicated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who indicated that the vehicle shut off due to low engine oil. An oil consumption test was performed, and no failure was found. The contact indicated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who determined that the engine consumed an excessive amount of engine oil, causing the vehicle to shut off. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Dec 16, 2021 · Engine · 40,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that on multiple occasions the vehicle stalled due to a low oil level. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle was consuming oil at an abnormal rate. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer where an oil consumption test was performed; however, no faults were found with the vehicle. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

Filed Feb 20, 2021 · Engine · 55,000 miles · MD

This vehicle has stalled while driving in the highway 3 times now. It also consumes more oil in a month than most cars consume in 20 years. It is an unsafe car that if not fixed will result in damage, injury or death. This car needs to be recalled and fixed asap.

Filed Feb 17, 2021 · Engine, Transmission · 69,976 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 jeep renegade. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the transmission was slipping with the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, while driving the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to empire lakewood nissan (14707 w colfax ave, lakewood, co 80401, (303) 232-8881) where the dealer referred the contact to christopher's dodge ram (16655 w colfax ave, golden, co 80401, (303) 238-7311) where the vehicle was towed to be diagnosed 6 times. The contact was informed that the thermostat, four wheel drive switch, and module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 69,976.*dt on 2/22 vehicle had faulty transmission. It was the 7th time vehicle had stalling issues.

Filed Feb 12, 2021 · Engine, Transmission · 50,000 miles · MD

My vehicle has stalled on the highway 3 times and the transmission is very jerky. The dealer did an oil consumption test and said it is normal for my car to consume 2 quarts of oil every 3000-4000 miles. I have never owned a vehicle that uses this much oil. The oil warning light has never come on indicating g the oil is low.

Filed Aug 14, 2020 · Transmission · 58,000 miles · OR

The car stalled and turned off while pulling out on a busy road. This happened twice over the past 12 mos. There is also a notable 'kick' in the automatic transmission while lowering speed.

Filed Jun 16, 2020 · Engine · 27,000 miles · TX

The gear randomly kicks in during city and highway driving (below 80 MPH), stalling out the vehicle.

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 Mar 10, 2020 · Fuel system, Transmission · 45,000 miles · TX

When driving the vehicle it hesitates to receive gas and it shifts extremely hard between gears. It stalls and moves forward aggressively when pressing the gas. It vibrates hard while idling (at traffic lights) it has become a safety hazard as it feels as though it is ready to stop at any moment