2018 Jeep Renegade brakes problems

Filed Mar 13, 2025 · Brakes, Driver assistance · IN

The entire radio system begins to get white ghost lines which affects the rear back-up camera and rear safety systems, and it also affects the parking brakes when the vehicle is in park or stopped. The use of the radio system is required to do basic maintenance on the vehicle such as brake changes.

Filed Oct 11, 2023 · Brakes, Electrical · 60,000 miles · KY

The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that the check engine light had initially appeared on the instrument panel as the dynamic steering torque service, Service ESC system, Service HiIl-Start and the Traction Control warning lights would all appeared on the instrument panel. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, a hissing sound would emit from the brake pedal as the pedal became firm and difficult to depress. In addition, the contact also stated that the steering wheel was loose while both idle and when steered. The dealer was notified of the failure and an appointment was made to have it serviced. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Filed Oct 2, 2023 · Brakes, Driver assistance · TX

While in park and the parking brake engaged, I then went to disengage my automatic parking brake, received a service automatic parking brake system and my brakes would not disengage. I could not move my car. After research this is a common problem with the automatic braking system. I could have been in a very dire situation where I needed to move my vehicle and I could not. It was very scary. I then had my car towed to the Jeep dealership on September 23, 2023 and they have yet to diagnose the issue. I did speak with a mechanic and he stated he has known of the issues and he thought there may be a recall issued. I can not find a recall but am in hopes that there will be one issued. As this is very unsafe especially if you’re in a situation where you need to get out of.

Filed Aug 1, 2023 · Brakes · 30,000 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she depressed the brake pedal and heard a hissing sound, and the brake pedal became firm and difficult to depress. The contact stated that she applied added pressure to the brake pedal however, the brake pedal went to the floorboard and the vehicle coasted to a stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake booster had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

Filed Mar 16, 2023 · Acceleration, Brakes · 45,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate and exceed 45 MPH. While driving, the vehicle was slow to respond. The contact stated that the brake pedal remained depressed. The ABS warning light was flashing on and off. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the ABS module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was referred to the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.

Filed Dec 7, 2022 · Brakes, Engine · FL · crash · fire

I was coming up to a red light with a car stopped ahead of me and trying to brake but my brakes did not effectively slow my car so I rear ended the car in front of me going about 10mph or 15mph and his car had zero damage but my car would not turn off (push to start was not working) and my engine burst into flames and the whole front of my car burned.

Filed Mar 2, 2021 · Brakes · 22,000 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 jeep renegade. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the parking brakes independently activated without warning. Additionally, that the vehicle would brake independently without warning and without the parking brake being activated. The contact had taken the vehicle to tom denchel ford country hermiston parts department (555 s hwy 395, hermiston, or 97838) where they were unable to determine or duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact stated that she was informed to take the vehicle back to the dealer where the vehicle was purchased. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 22,000.

Filed Sep 15, 2020 · Brakes · UT

The front brake rotors on my jeep are grooved extremely bad. I only have 24,000 miles on it and I never brake hard. I took it in to the dealership and they said that the pads look like new and that there is no outside cause for the grooving and that the rotors would need to be replaced. There is a grinding feel when driving and braking.

Filed Sep 6, 2020 · Brakes · PA

Brake pads not worn after 28000 miles but deep grooves in rotors both left and right. Diagnosed by 2 technicians (2 different locations) as defective brake pads.

Filed Aug 30, 2020 · Body, Brakes · 11,000 miles · NM · crash

Constant engine stalling at highway speeds and normal speeds causing all engine power to cease in my vehicle leaving it to the mercy of my brakes which lock up upon power loss and makes it extremely difficult to stop. Brought vehicle to dealership multiple times just to be told that they could not duplicate the problem. It continues to happed and I have already had one small collision and have almost been forced off of a cliff 2 times since these problems have started.