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Jeep Renegade repairs by problem area

Engine (22%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)

Other (6%)

Chart based on 63 repairs.
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Jeep Renegade engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (15%)

< $100 (77%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2018 Jeep Renegade 4dr SUV

180-horsepower 2.4L I4 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD

16301 mi The Primary Control System Module was reprogrammed, to prevent inadvertent oil leak and possible fire. 

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2016 Jeep Renegade 4dr SUV

turbocharged 160hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual AWD

26000 mi

US $5
Tube going from intercooler to turbo split. Dealer ordered part, but fixed it for now with duct tape. 
Bad clutch pedal sensor, causing cel, etc, 
22000 mi Nipple broke off airbox, causing all sorts of errors. Warrantied. 
23000 mi Ironically, it went away by spraying some silicone lubricant on the top passenger side motor mount. I found some references to bad motor mounts with this vehicle and figured I had nothing to lose. It worked. No strange sounds for 3 weeks now. Dealer was useless.  

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2016 Jeep Renegade 4dr SUV

180-horsepower 2.4L I4 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

33000 mi Radiator fan failed, replaced it and a fuse that controls it. 
114080 mi

C $1065
Heater core leaked and replaced 
168020 mi

C $2800
Oil pressure sensor fail among other issues 

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2016 Jeep Renegade 4dr SUV

180-horsepower 2.4L I4 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD

60000 mi Service engine light threw a code for purge valve flow issue. Valve was replaced at no cost because I have a service contract on the car. 

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2015 Jeep Renegade 4dr SUV

180-horsepower 2.4L I4 9-speed shiftable automatic FWD

1 mi

US $75
Needed to replace thermostat 

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2015 Jeep Renegade 4dr SUV

180-horsepower 2.4L I4 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

51300 mi

US $198
Swapped out original design motor mounts for the redesigned parts. Front passenger side had failed. Originaly design are deficient. 

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2015 Jeep Renegade 4dr SUV

180-horsepower 2.4L I4 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD

69500 mi

US $200
Ignition Coil had blown 
19000 mi Once again we lost all electrical. Jeep would not start, no radio, no nothing. I jumped it and drove it straight to the selling Dealer. Exact same problem as we had in Oct 2015. Computer update we were told 

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2015 Jeep Renegade 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

11500 mi Check engine light was on. When ran diagnostic, it was thermometer. Reprogrammed the TCM. 

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