2017 Jeep Renegade: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Sep 2, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · TX

The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that after she left her battery running, she returned to start the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to start without warning. As she made multiple attempts to start the vehicle, she heard an abnormal ticking noise emit from the vehicle. The contact had her vehicle jump-started and the vehicle resumed normal operation. As the contact began driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle started to hesitate upon the depression of the accelerator pedal without warning. The contact had yet to take the vehicle to be serviced or diagnosed. The dealer nor the manufacturer was yet notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was unknown

Filed Jan 26, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · 59,083 miles · IA

Vehicle will stall out when driving, going less than 40 miles per hour. System does not shut down. Does not seem to be a battery or electrical issue. Had this happen 3 times in a month. Pulled over into park & had to restart the car. Low oil pressure light came on. Took in for a routine oil change. Mechanic referred me to dealership as they could only determine a low oil consumption/ pressure. Terrible knocking sound in front as well. Very concerned as other jeeps have been recalled for similar issues, but my 2017 renegade latitude is not under the recall. Huge safety concern.

Filed Jan 24, 2020 · Brakes, Engine · 11 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 jeep renegade. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds they would hear a rattling and knocking noise coming from underneath the front passenger seat. The vehicle's rear middle seat belt failed to latch and lock into the buckle. The rear driver side seat belt failed to retract. The vehicle's oil change/ check engine light remained illuminated despite recently having the motor changed, therefore oil levels being met. The braking park assist warning light was illuminated as well. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer (larry h miller colorado jeep located at 350 s havana st. Aurora, co 80012; phone number 720‑262‑2215) who stated the lower transmission mount was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The seatbelts were repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and opened a case regarding an issue. The approximate failure mileage was 11.

Filed Dec 30, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 27,000 miles · SC

Started having problems with the car shifting very hard at random times and at various speeds while driving. Dealer said there was no problem the first time we had it inspected and could not reproduce it at the shop. We continued to have these problems and started to hear our valves knocking so we checked to oil. The oil was two quarts low and barely on the dip stick. We were only midway through oil change and we only service our car at the dealer. We took car to dealer and they said that using a quart of oil every 2000 miles is normal. It may be normal for this car but it is not normal for any car we have ever owned. It is unacceptable that they did not inform us at oil changes that we were having trouble maintaining our oil levels. This would eventually cause our car engine to fail and create a safety hazard while driving as the engine could turn off from lack of oil. This is unacceptable for jeep to keep this manufacturing defect a secret because the research I have done has shown that this is a systemic problem with this vehicle.

Filed Dec 26, 2018 · Fuel system · TX

I purchased my car back in may of 2018 and have noticed inconsistencies with my fuel consumption as well as a strange kicking feeling when driving at times. I received a notice in the mail in december shortly after going in for some maintenance which detailed the underlying issue. It said that the current fuel pump module on this car is prone to cavitation and that the spontaneous loss of fuel may result in a "sudden loss of motive power, which may cause a vehicle crash without prior warning." I called the number provided on the notice and was again informed that there are no parts available currently to remedy this issue. The call center rep also indicated that the issue was made public in october. When I asked if there was any timeframe for how long it might take for the needed part to materialize, I was told that there was "none at this time." I am very disappointed that the manufacturer would produce cars with such a glaring problem then not offer any specific remedies or solutions for the people driving them. They recognize the part has to be replaced but this is obviously not a priority for them as they have not provided a solution for months now. The only solution I have been offered was to be reimbursed for select damage to the vehicle that may occur after the fact. I believe that is blatant irresponsibility on the part of the manufacturer and would like this part made available as soon as possible as I am now in a position that I can no longer reliably travel in the vehicle I'm continuing to pay for. I hope you will see my complaint and respond at your earliest convenience. I realize I'm just an average consumer but I feel like manufacturers have to be held liable for incidents along these lines. I can't help but feel like I'm driving a ticking time bomb with no evidence to the contrary.

Filed Nov 27, 2017 · Acceleration, Engine · 4,500 miles · CA

After filling gas tank, I tried to start car and it took a couple of tries to get it to crank over. Once it started, the car was making an intense knocking noise and sputtering so violently it actually caused the whole car to rock. After a few minutes it settled down and I pulled onto the street and the car just died... No light indicators at all and the instrument panel looked as if the car was turned off. Again it took a couple of tries, but the car finally started and began knocking and sputtering about, then settled down. I entered the freeway onramp and noticed when I let my foot off the accelerator, the car would essentially die while going 60 miles an hour. I got off the freeway and by the time I stopped on the offramp, the car had died again. I had to put on my hazard lights for about 3 minutes until the car started again. I drove to a parking lot and pressed the onboard button for roadside assistance. They came and towed the car to the dealer. The outside temperature was 67 degrees and there was a slight rain sprinkle. Before I got gas, the car was fine. I had 1/4 of a tank and the gas light had just come on. I had never used valero gas before and for some reason it took 13.5 gallons to fill the tank that already had a 1/4 of a tank in it. In the past the most I have fueled up while on less than 1/8 of a tank was 11.8. I'm not sure the fuel situation matters, but I thought I would mention it just in case. This issue was really scary and unnerving. The car has 4500 miles on it.