Jeep Renegade grinding brakes problems

Filed Oct 13, 2026 · Engine, Transmission · CA

While driving on the freeway at approximately 65 mph with my family in the vehicle, including my fiancée, my [XXX] son, and my fiancée’s mother, the engine suddenly began making a grinding noise that lasted approximately 10 seconds. The engine then began knocking, and the vehicle abruptly shut off, leaving me unable to continue driving. I was forced to maneuver toward the nearest available safe location, but there was no immediately safe place to pull over. I narrowly avoided being hit by other vehicles while trying to get off the freeway and ultimately had to stop on an offramp. This sudden engine failure created a serious safety hazard for my entire family and other motorists. I had to arrange an Uber to transport my fiancée, my young son, and my fiancée’s mother home while I remained in an unsafe location near the freeway waiting for a tow truck. The incident was frightening and emotionally distressing for everyone involved. I believe the failure may involve internal engine components, but the exact cause has not yet been determined. The vehicle has not been driven since the incident and is currently at a Carvana-owned Jeep dealership awaiting diagnostic inspection. The problem has not been reproduced or independently confirmed because the vehicle has not been driven since the engine shut down. To my knowledge, the vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer, law enforcement, or an insurance representative. There were no warning lights or warning messages that I noticed before the failure. The engine noise was the first symptom I observed. The engine and related components should be available for inspection upon request. I am requesting that this incident be investigated because the sudden engine failure at highway speed placed my family, including my [XXX] child, and other motorists at significant risk of a collision. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

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 Jul 2, 2020 · Brakes · 14,024 miles · CA

At 14,024 miles, front brakes were making a grinding metal to metal noise whenever applied. My vehicle was inspected at an independent auto repair shop since I was told over the phone by the dealership service department that brakes are not under warranty due to regular wear and tear. (even though I purchased this vehicle new.) upon mechanical inspection, my front rotors (both sides) were deeply grooved but my brake pad was still at 90%thickness, although there seemed to be small chip at corner of brake pad. I agreed to have both front rotors resurfaced. Then again, at 27,475 miles, the left side rotor had same repeated wear pattern. Again, the left side rotor was measured for minimal thickness and resurfaced at an independent auto repair shop. Pads, again, had good operating thickness and reinstalled.I have an appointment for an oil change this week and I am beginning to hear the grinding noise again! When is the jeep manufacturer going to assume responsibility for formulating a front brake pad material that grinds into the front brake rotors?? Also refund repairs to consumers that have invested in their product and replace (at their cost), new front pads and new brake rotors...jeep, dodge and chrysler-your manufacturing quality is diminishing!!

Filed Jun 29, 2020 · Transmission · 33,420 miles · CA

I bought this car new, this car is currently at 33596miles. Recently had noticed some really hard jerky shifting, so hard it feels like someone had bump into the rear of my car. When I start up the car cold, shift from park to reverse I can hear this harsh grinding, whining noise.

Filed Apr 3, 2020 · Brakes, Electrical · MD

I purchased this vehicle march 2020 and was told that it was new ("a left over"). We thought it was used as a demo by sales. As soon as I got it the brakes started to grind. The salesperson told us after signing all paperwork that sometimes the emergency light comes on while driving. There is something with the rotors and ig burton in symnra, delaware advised without proper repair it was safe to drive several times. Now without touching any controls the miles changed to km and the heating system changed as well. When traveling down the road we noted the brakes and with the mileage I saw it as soon as I started it up.

Filed Dec 10, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 29,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 jeep renegade. The contact stated that the oil in the vehicle only lasted 200 miles. While driving, the vehicle shook, lost electrical power, and stalled. The contact powered off the engine and restarted the vehicle. When the vehicle was restarted, a grinding noise occurred. In addition, the instrument panel indicated to "step on brake, press the start button". The contact did as instructed and the vehicle was able to drive normally; however, the failure recurred numerous times. Furthermore, when the vehicle was turned off, the radio remained on intermittently. The vehicle was taken to motor world chrysler dodge jeep ram (150 motorworld dr, wilkes-barre, pa 18702, (888) 459-2493) and was informed that an oil change and oil consumption test were needed. The oil was changed. The dealer could not locate a failure with the radio. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and provided case number: 71429369. The failure mileage was approximately 29,000.

Filed Oct 26, 2019 · 23,600 miles · MI

Sometimes when I start my car the traction control light is on (meaning traction control is off) this has happened twice in the last month. It turns on just fine when I press the button and the light goes away. Until yesterday I was driving I was accelerating at the bottom of a small hill about to reach the bottom of it. (I was going 15-20mph) the light flashed on and of really fast (like strobe light fast) and my car felt like the break was pressed and let go with the light. While I was trying to speed up the car wouldn't. (like if you went break, gas, break, gas ect,) this happened for a couple seconds till I let go of the gas and it stopped. And everything went back to normal. While this was happening I also heard a grinding sound I'm not sure when it came from. This was on a straight city street the car was in automation mode with the 4 wheel drive mode set to automate. After this I went to a authorized dealer/mechanic. I don't remember what he said but he said my car was on a recall and I know for a fact that he is lying because I have checked multiple times 2 recalls for this type of car have been made and none effect my vehicle.(check by VIN number) I can't trust the mechanic to look at the problem.

Filed Sep 24, 2019 · Brakes, Engine · 49,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 jeep renegade. While driving 5 MPH, the vehicle shook violently and the engine vibrated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure recurred. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to antwerpen chrysler jeep (6440 baltimore national pike, baltimore, md 21228, (410) 788-2973), but it was not diagnosed or repaired due to the diagnostic and repair fees. The contact lifted the hood and the technician stated that the motor mount failed and needed to be replaced. The contact also stated that there was a delay in stopping the vehicle when depressing the brake pedal along with a squeaking noise. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brakes and rotors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 49,000.

Filed Aug 4, 2019 · Engine · 29,867 miles · OH

Every time I turn my vehicle on and the A/C unit is on my car begins to make a squealing sound. This happens when I'm at a stop light or idling and I have my air conditioner on.

Filed Jul 17, 2019 · Transmission · 40,000 miles · CA

When idling and sometimes while driving the vehicle radiator cooling fan constantly wobbles and grinds against the shroud.