Used 2016 Jeep Renegade Limited SUV Review
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M Pate, Mount Holly, NC, 06/08/2016
2016 Jeep Renegade Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
I was really curious about this vehicle, so I rented one to drive from NC to FL. It was a 2WD 2.4L 9A Latitude trim level. The seats are very supportive, the steering was tight and I thought the vehicle handled very well. The ride was a little choppy for what I consider a car more than a truck. The very first thing I did not like was the automatic transmission. It was constantly … changing at speed and almost drove me nuts, felt like the engine was missing or something. Finally, I discovered the way to overcome this was to pull it over to manual mode and shift it yourself. On the first leg of my trip I only averaged 27mpg allowing the vehicle to shift itself. I checked the mpg history on the computer and it read 21.5. Not good. On the way back, I manually shifted it and achieved 32mpg, which I believe exceeds the manufacturer claims. This was averaging about 65mph. So the folks that claim you need a manual transmission may have forgotten the auto has a clutchless manual mode. The 2.4 also has a lower torque curve than the turbo. I had a dealers license for almost 20 yrs as well, and from a resale perspective I would suspect a manual transmission might be very difficult to sell. This is not a Wrangler.
I have 3 Jeeps, 2 XJs and a Comanche. They all have the 4.0L six, feel nothing like this car, but I'd like to hear what folks have to say about the Trailhawk.
Stay away from renegade
Kurt metzger, Grantsburg, IL, 07/03/2017
2016 Jeep Renegade Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
My renegade is 3 months old and has been in shop for at least 3 weeks. No one can fix it. They have put on motor mounts, transmission and door panel. Still doesn't shift and my electric parking brake had to be disabled in the first week for locking up on the interstate . Once again stay away it's a fiat that no one can work on.
My First SUV
Cerito, Wilmington, DE, 10/01/2016
2016 Jeep Renegade Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
I always bought a 6 cyl sedan and once a turbo 4. The performance of this engine took some getting used to but I have learned how to drive it to my liking. One thing is floor it, and when it drops into passing gear I let off the gas pedal 1/2 the way. The car seems to perform best that way when I want a burst of speed. It's fun to drive around town. Has good take off, and good breaks. … Road trips are not as enjoyable (driving) as the sedan's I've had due to lack of power. My cars are always above 250 hp. But I'm only on the freeway about 4 times a year for trips over 2 hrs. Steering is pretty good, definitely not the worse I've had. Gas millage is not as good as I expected but, as I said, I've had 6 cylinders and around town Jeep is better than the sixes. On the road maybe same or possibly worse. My Accord with a 6 cyl could do as well as 38 mpg if I milked it but it had cylinder deactivation. I miss Android Auto and feel the UConnect Nav is slow at start up. My FWD Jeep has all the tech bells and whistles (lane sense plus, fwd collision plus, rain sensing wipers (I love those), park assist Beats Audio and climate control. Beets needed a dealer software update before it sounded worth the money. Now it sounds great. I've had no other problems. Everything works though I may decide to turn some off now that I've experienced it for a month. I am definitely not unhappy with my Jeep. One other thing, This car has written power train break in instructions. I followed the break in directions to the letter and I don't experience the tranny or engine problems others claim. I had to be neutral in a lot of my ratings since I've only owned for one month. 04/2018 Car has faithfully started. Never had a problem. It's a subcompact, so the ride is a little bouncy or nimble. It's a fun car to run around the city in. It's easy to park. As I get older, I will exchange it for something that rides the road smoother, a cushy cruiser. But it's a fun car to own. City acceleration is good. I would buy it again. Ohhhh - It has a high content of Made in America like the engine and transmission as well as parts. I looked at a GM car and 80% was made in China!!! It has American amenities like lighted window buttons. A Toyota I once had didn't. I missed them a lot in that Toyota. I've owned two Asian cars, Kia and Toyota. Never again!!!
VERY DISAPPOITED. CHEAP JUNK.
SUSAN K K FERNHOLZ, Chicago, IL, 06/19/2016
2016 Jeep Renegade Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
I was so excited to get a Brand new Jeep - i had a 2006 jeep liberty. I tried one out and loved it. But when they didn't have the color I wanted they got it from another dealer. When you turn it on it vibrates. It vibrates in cruise and i am so unhappy at this point. a new vehicle should not vibrate at all. it is a 2.4l engine not sure if that is part of the issue. I am so … disappointed is anyone else haveing his problem? WORKING WITH THE DEALER BUT NO SUCCESS -
6-24-18 I have now had this jeep for 2 yrs and the air conditioning unit has to be replaced. It still Vibrates at times like it will shake apart - very disappointed. The shifting of the engine is very poorly designed and too small for the Jeep. At times it hesitates if you just put your foot on the gas pedal to go or to pass someone good luck. Safety in this area is very very poor. Would not recommend. 6-25-19 got rid of it major issues
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2016 Jeep Renegade Limited SUV
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Lots of character
- Pro:agile handling
- Pro:plenty of easy-to-use technology features
- Pro:best-in-class off-road capability for Trailhawk model.
- Con:Middling fuel economy
- Con:confused and clunky automatic transmission
- Con:tight rear-seat legroom
- Con:limited cargo capacity
- Con:intrusive wind noise.
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