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I LOVE THIS CAR!!!!
DCoutdoorsGirl, 10/02/2016
2016 Jeep Renegade Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
44 of 45 people found this review helpful
I did what most of my family and friends would describe as an insane amount of research before I purchased this car. I had a 2009 Ford Escape, which I absolutely LOVED and bought when I first moved down here to DC 5 years ago. A co-worker offered a good price, and I wanted 4WD so enough said, I needed a new car. I opted for the Renegade after I saw about 7 hours of reviews on YouTube and took into consideration the size for living in the city, and the capabilities for when I won't live here anymore. It looks terrific at off-roading and is a nice, boxy shape, even a bit smaller than my Escape. I don't like the swoopy new SUV's that really aren't adventure-capable. The Latitude 4x4 was in the price point I needed, including all the features I wanted (power sunroof, heated seats (and steering wheel!), temp spare tire). The slightly smaller size is better for street parking for the time being, and the back-up cam is a pretty sweet feature. Although I only bought the car yesterday, I wanted it enough to fly up to Boston to get it (from DC) and I drove it down here last night and spent all day in it today. All 8 hours yesterday were comfortable, and the windshield rain sensors are incredible. It was super safe driving in the dark on the highway in the rain. An avid camper, hiker, and adventurer, I know this car will handle everything I need: Assateague over-sand days at the beach, and winter camping in Pennsylvania snow-covered forests. I will update this review after I've done a few of those activities. DISCLAIMER::: In my "insane" research and in chatting with a few people I saw on the street with a Renegade, I gathered that the automatic transmission lacks mojo on the pickup. That's why I opted for the manual / stick shift. I have had ZERO problems with that getting from Boston to DC and dealing with ridiculous DC drivers. It's quite zippy. The fuel economy is about the same as my 4cyl. 2wd Escape, which is really nice because I do commute to my job every day, and it's nice to know that for my weekend adventures I won't be blowing through cash on gas. Overall the Latitude 4x4 is packed with what I'd call Varsity features for a pretty good deal. If anyone else is ditching an old Escape looking for a new adventure vehicle and doesn't have a $50K budget for a Grand Cherokee, the Renegade is seriously worth considering. I did consider buying a used Grand Cherokee and still opted for the new Renegade. The features and the newness for the same cost are totally worth it.
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Could have been better - UPDATED
Matt, 08/12/2016
updated 04/01/2025
2016 Jeep Renegade Sport 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
88 of 92 people found this review helpful
I enjoy my Renegade, but it just seems to be lacking a little bit in nearly every area besides the infotainment system. First off I got a great deal on mine, well below MSRP with an extended warranty, my payments are right where I want them, and its overall affordable. Comfortable ride overall, front seats are comfy, nice support, and feel nice and of good quality in general. Headroom is in abundance. Back seat isn't too bad if you are not as big as I am(5'10, 220lbs), HOWEVER, if you have a rear facing car seat, the fit is EXTREMELY tight. I have a Graco click connect that just clicks into a base that doesn't leave the car, since I am as big as I am I have the front seat pushed all the way back, this causes the car seat to just barely get in. Rear seats however do fold down nicely and easily for extra cargo space if needed. Trunk cargo is meh, I can fit groceries in it no problem if I am not picking up my usual 35lb bag of dog food that day. The mileage is horrendous. I purchased the 6 speed manual due to the complaints I read about the auto on numerous sites, est. 24/31 MPG with the 1.4 Turbo 6spd. yeah, 24/31 if you push it 1/4 of the way there. If I drive cautiously and slow I can get 21.8mpg according to the dash readout, however when I do the math myself it is more like 20.2 MPG, freeway MAYBE 28, MAYBE! I reset my MPG and mileage counter on the freeway going 65 in a 65MPH zone so it was fresh, no shifting, no accelerating or braking, I was getting 28MPG on the dot, not 31. I watched my current MPG and it was around 28, if I went 55 in a 65, I would get the quoted 31. So whoever did the testing for the sticker mileage is in my opinion a jackass. First to second gear feels extremely sloppy, to make sure it wasn't mine I went to another dealer and test drove 3 more, all same issue, 1st to 2nd sloppier than a soup sandwich, 2-3, 3-4, and so forth nice and smooth, on all of them that I drove. For a 1.4L turbo, it just seems way lacking in performance for the mileage I get, It isn't bad, but I am sure there are quite a few better options out there. So you might be asking why did I buy this damned thing? Well, its ride is smooth, it was in my price range, insurance was cheap, it does every job I need it to do, all the stuff I wanted and none of the stuff I didn't. Like navigation, heated seats, leather(in AZ, yuck!), 4x4, none of this I didn't want and it was hard finding one that had bluetooth, BU camera, USB, cloth, white with non black interior, and a manual without those things. What would I improve on this car? Extra 2-4" legroom in front AND back seats, extra few inches in trunk, a smoother 1-2 gear shift, honest mileage ratings. Best part about this vehicle? Interior is AMAZING! Infotainment system is extremely easy to use, easy to set up, easy to adjust things on the fly, steering wheel controls only make it 10 times easier. UPDATE 8/13/2018: The mileage has increased to about 26.4 where half is freeway half is city driving. The vehicle so far seems to be pretty durable and reliable. The shift from 1-2 is still sloppier than a $2 whore. Still believe that a couple extra inches of legroom is needed. UPDATE 2/13/2019: My average MPG is now about 27.3 for the 26000 miles on it. So not too shabby. However I have come across a crappy realization that the fix-a-flat/air compressor that comes with it is absolute junk and completely unreliable. If you do purchase this, get the factory tire kit with the jack, tire, and lug wrench(car doesn't come with any of those). The caps on the lug bolts are easily stripped and destroyed, almost no retailer carries lug bolts in stock, gotta go to a dealership or online. The car does have a heavy vibration when freshly started in the morning. This isn't new, but it feels like its getting worse. Auto shops find nothing wrong and dealership claims everything is normal and that is to be expected. I still do wish there were some extra inches of leg room. I have kept up with all maintenance on the car, and besides the lack of a tire kit which put me in a huge bind since the compressor failed midway of its first use, it seems pretty reliable. UPDATE 3/21/2022: I am sitting at 46k miles now, pandemic has caused me to not have to travel much at all. My avg MPG has dropped to 23.8, then again it is 100% city driving, and for very short distances. I have had to finally change the battery last year, and I took it to Pep Boys to replace the spark plugs last summer as required by maintenance according to mileage. They F'd up so bad, I took it back, and they F'd up again, not sure how but they did. They finally said they fixed it, the start up vibration was worse than it ever was. The spark plugs are special order from any auto retailer here, and the dealership wouldn't sell to me. I finally got a hold of some and replaced them myself. The vibration is less, but still the nuisance it was in 2019. My kid is now 6, and upgraded from car seat to booster seat. Takes up a lot less room and she seems pretty comfy, but because of the recessed seat belt receptacles, she cannot buckle herself in. Outside of the spark plug issue, this vehicle has been pretty good to me. However I am now expecting another child, and testing out the spacing, this vehicle is not suited for multiple kids that need car seats or boosters. So, sad to say that once the auto market stabilizes I will be upgrading to a larger vehicle. I won't miss this vehicle at all, but it wasn't a bad vehicle. All the infotainment system, the dash display, engine, everything works like it should just like day 1. Oh, side note, lots of tiny crevasses in the interior for little dirt particles and the typical kid mess make it hard to get it FANCY clean. You can get it pretty clean, but you will notice some areas that you just cant get SUPER clean. UPDATE 3-29-2023 So, this thing has been pretty reliable. I took the Jeep in for maintenance at the dealership shortly after my last update, and they apparently broke off one of the vacuum tubes that connects to the air filter box. This is a $400 piece of plastic part to replace. I never noticed it until this year when my travel went from 1-2 miles a day to 30 as I am now working in the office. The engine would give off a whistle sound and when revving high it would whine, that is how I found out about the issue. I brought this to the attention of the dealer and they basically said "Prove we did it, looks like typical plastic rot and is not covered." Well, I am not paying $400 for a piece of plastic so I got myself some JB Weld, coated that MF'er and stuck it back on, sealed it with more JB Weld. It isn't pretty, but it has held for 3 months now. Vehicle still seems reliable, but after getting back under the hood I couldn't help but notice at how much cheap plastic is used in the engine bay of this car. I mean I got the car cheap, but I didn't expect this much cheap. And I doubt the quality has improved with the new models going for a hell a lot more than what I paid for mine. Also a TPMS module keeps randomly reporting service TPMS, doesn't do it all the time, but does it about 70% of the time. With that said, my new child has arrived and it is freaking CRAMPED in the backseat with the booster and car seat. Update 3/31/2025 Trans failed @ 56k miles, costs more to fix than value of car, traded it in for a decent value and got myself a Subaru.
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It's good enough for Bruce Wayne...and me.
Blane, 07/25/2016
2016 Jeep Renegade Justice Edition 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
47 of 50 people found this review helpful
Most of the reviews I've seen have been completely unhelpful to anyone. It seems as if many people were expecting diesel gas mileage and a powerhouse engine. It's a 2.4L 4-cylinder engine. The sticker clearly stated 21-29 mpg. So far it looks to be on the mid to high side of that range. I bought this for myself at the same type as buying my wife a 2016 Cherokee 75th Anniversary. She wanted the luxury, I wanted fun and sporty. This Batman-themed Jeep came fully loaded with a Power/Manual SkyView moon roof, 6.5" UConnect system equipped with Navigation, Rear Backup Camera and all the bells and whistles (wi-fi as well). Multiple USB ports were a welcome sight. The design of the windows makes for fewer blind spots than I had expected (also included window tinting). The rear legroom is not nearly as poor as people make it out to be and the seats are extremely comfortable. The steering wheel is tilting and telescoping and has a great feel to it. This Jeep handles smoothly and hugs the road very well. A couple of nice added bonuses that I didn't expect but will likely get some use are the inclusion of the towing package as well as the Jeep being 4&4 (snow, sand, mud). All the accents including the badging are in black as well as the wheels. Most of the interior accents are in black as well. I've not had it long but I'm in love with my first ever Jeep vehicle.
Happy Camper...
Happy Camper!, 09/04/2016
2016 Jeep Renegade Sport 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
31 of 33 people found this review helpful
I purchased a Jeep Renegade and absolutely love it! Everything I needed in an SUV is completely in the Jeep. I just use mine for casual use around town and at the beach. It is comfortable, easy to get in and out of and has lots of room for a smaller SUV. Jeep did a bit of "overkill" with the Jeep symbol throughout the vehicle, but it didn't distract me from purchasing it. If your looking for something fun, easy to drive, dependable, then this is for you. Two Thumbs Up!
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Kicks Butt in Canadian Winter!
Kelly, 12/06/2016
2016 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
30 of 33 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2016 Jeep Renegade in the summer and am I glad I did! We just got hit with a blizzard from hell and this car can pile through snow banks over the bumper. I can switch to from auto to 4 wheel drive in motion and just pile through snow banks while other vehicles are stuck all over town. I am super impressed with this little Jeep. It might be small but its mighty. In addition it warms up quickly in -30 temp, and I love the rear windshield wiper. I do not have winter tires on this car but it seems to be handling just fine without them.
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This vehicle is underrated
David Lancy, 11/04/2016
updated 11/07/2018
2016 Jeep Renegade Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
23 of 25 people found this review helpful
We've owned a Renegade Latitude for several months. We had a Subaru Cross-Trek but it was a dog, no uumph whatsoever, even with the 5 speed. We test drove our Renegade with 1.4l Turbo engine and 6-speed standard transmission and were blown away, bought the vehicle on the spot. It has plenty of get up and go...up hills, passing on windy two-lane roads (we drive in the mountains quite a bit) and accelerating well in 4th or 5th gear (e.g. no need for down-shifting to pass most of the time) We've had it off-road, it's rugged but comfortable. It has great ground clearance and we can launch our sailboat much more easily than with our Subie or, earlier, Compass and RAV4. Sound system is great, navigation, sun roof, storage...all more than satisfactory. This is truly the best SUV we've owned out of about 5 dating to 1987. We see the Renegade as a marvelous hybrid of Fiat/European sophistication in engine and drive-train coupled with Jeep utility and fun. After 2+ years we still love our Renegade. It is amazingly versatile—hauling stuff, people, trailers in all weather. Fun to drive and consistent MPG around 30.
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My Sand Baby
GVLiving, 09/16/2016
updated 09/21/2017
2016 Jeep Renegade Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
26 of 29 people found this review helpful
Update 9/15/17. Big problem for me was the acceleration. Getting on highways and trying to pass on highways. This excellent car should have a little more power. I finally could not live with it. Traded it in for a Jeep Cherokee Overland with V6 engine and every safety feature. I love Jeeps but the Renegade engine is lacking in any pickup and even hesitates to downshift when you need it. European versions have six different engines to choose from, Diesel, turbo etc. Why not America? Goodbye My Sand Baby. Update 3/20/17. So far not one problem with the Renegade. Getting a little over 25 miles per gallon. Very happy with this purchase. Mojave Sand exterior with Bark, Ski Grey and Tangerine interior. Wow! I fell in love with this Jeep at first glance. The 2015's had a lot of bad reviews and problems. So I'm keeping my fingers crossed that they have worked them out of the 2016 model. So far the only negative is the smaller gas tank, I guess to save weight. This summer with the air conditioning on all the time in Tucson area, I'm consistently getting 24 MPG. Not too bad, not great. However, the fun factor of this car makes up for that in spades. This is the first smart car that understands my voice, makes tele calls, changes channels, etc. with no problem. The navigation system map is so much better than my former 2015 Nissan Rogue (which never understood a word I said). I love sitting up high, lots of headroom, plus big windows. I have always loved Jeep seats and these are no exception. The Nissan seats were very short in depth leaving no support for your legs. The Renegade in long enough it supports my legs to the knees and I'm almost 6 feet tall. The transmission needs a little getting used to but once you get the hang of controlling it, it's fine. So far I'm very happy with this Renegade.
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Thew, 08/15/2016
2016 Jeep Renegade Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
20 of 22 people found this review helpful
Just purchased a Renegade Limited 4x4,Light grey leather interior with red trim, power seat, dual climate control, tow package , MySky sunroof. This is cool little Jeep that is ahead of it`s time, this is our second Jeep and the little details are really cool. Every time I get in our new Limited we find something new in the details. Drove her home about 100 miles after picking her up and used a quarter tank and averaged 30MPG, but still breaking in. Ride was very quite and comfortable. The steering is tight, but very nimble. The MySky sunroof is really cool as well, power sunroof, but you can remove the panels as well to open up the whole top, really ahead of its time. Remember this is Fiat , so it is Italian made. So far there is really nothing that has me really disappointed , very happy with it so far.
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Great SUV
Chris, 02/11/2016
2016 Jeep Renegade Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I looked at the Ford Escape and the Nissan Rogue. I test drove Hawk and the Limited. For longer over the road trips I chose the Limited. It has excellent comfort, handles well in rain and snow. 4 wheel drive shifts seamlessly. Eastern Carolina Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge staff were great to deal with out of the three dealers that I dealt with.
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M Pate, 06/08/2016
2016 Jeep Renegade Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
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.
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4x4 Fun, Technologically Dumb
Erick T, 03/09/2016
2016 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
58 of 68 people found this review helpful
I began leasing my 2016 Renegade Trailhawk about 6 months ago. I was looking for a cheap and fun solution for Michigan driving. The look took a while to get used to the look but then I started to like it, and the visibility while driving was awesome (lots of head room). I took it off roading and was amazed by the capability of the little jeep. With ground clearance higher than a standard truck and multiple smart 4x4 settings there was not much that I couldn't conquer, especially the hill descent was very entertaining. When winter hit the snow was meaningless to the Renegade. It would tear through 12 inches of snow and hard packed ice without a problem. At this point you are probably wondering why my rating for the vehicle is so low, well let me explain. I commute 30-40 minutes one-way to get to work, all highway driving. This quickly made me realize two of the Jeep's biggest downfalls. 1) Speed: the speed of this jeep is unbearably slow. I took the jeep into the shop and was provided a Chrysler 200 as a rental. The significant speed difference of the 200 made me feel as if I was in a tuned sports car. I think a huge problem is the transmission in the 2.4L Tigershark (maybe it should be “Tigger”shark), which is a 9 speed that has a "acceleration" technique of using less gears when you step on it. The lag of this system is well over a few seconds sometimes, and even when the timing is right, the car takes a good 10 seconds plus to get to 60. I didn't buy this jeep with the intention of replacing my race car, however, I very much dislike the terrifying emotion that I experience when simply getting on a launch ramp to the express way, or debating a pass on a two-lane highway. Not to mention, on numerous occasions the transmission has jerked on me when initially putting the car in drive/reverse, and we all know this winter even in Michigan was very mild so cold temperatures are not to blame. 2) Comfort: Driving this jeep on a sand dune or through the woods is amazing, there is no other way to put it. However, city/long distance driving this jeep really shows you its uncomfortable side. I am driving the most expensive model of the Renegade, the Trailhawk, and the front seats lack the ability to adjust lumbar. Also, although the bucket seats look great with black vinyl interior stitched in red, the bucket is a little too small, therefore, a rather skinny mid-build 6-foot guy like me feels like I am being cramped in the seat and my shoulders are pushed forward while my back cannot find support, especially not in my lumbar. Another thing in regards to comfort is noise. At speeds around 30-45 mph the engine/transmission lets out an uncomfortable hum that sounds like the gear change just isn't quite right. I hope this is not how it was designed purposely. To wrap up this review I also must mention that my engine light has gone off 4+ times in a period of 2-3 months. Every time I get it flashed it reads as a thermostat issue, which it is not. It was taken for a few days, while I got to drive the "race car 200", to be looked at more in depth. The computer underwent numerous upgrades and everything was good to go. Less than a mile out of the lot the engine light went back on. I don't think my local dealership is bad at their job, I think a cheap jeep with a 9 speed transmission, advanced 4x4 system, and AWFUL voice activated blue tooth system, among other technical abilities is OVER developed. Similar to Android devices, it might be great that it can scan your retina as a security measure before someone reads your sensitive text messages among a multitude of additional outrageous applications, however, when it becomes so overwhelmed with glitches that it is dysfunctional in less than a year, then the lack of sustainability is an issue. In conclusion, this is a fun, progressive, fuel efficient machine with impressive off road capability. Take my cons with a grain of salt as I am sure not everyone has had the same experience, but when spending $300+ a month to lease the top model of a vehicle, I expect a little more. Drive safe out there.
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growing on me
Vanessa Krasniewicz, 07/17/2016
2016 Jeep Renegade Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
It's a bit quirky about the shifting, but once I started cruise controlling a lot the fuel economy increased dramatically and the car drove better. Entertainment system is easy to use and it grips the road very nicely
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Cecilia, 06/26/2016
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2016 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
20 of 23 people found this review helpful
This vehicle was repurchased by Jeep and I now own a Honda crv-ex. I fell in love with the Renegade when I saw it, it suited me and so I bought it. Less than a month later the steering wheel was off to the right when the vehicle was driving straight and when I tried to straightness the steering the vehicle went to the extreme left. Had to take it back for test drive and alignment. Less than two seeks later the air conditioner was not working had to take it back yet again, this time I had to leave it but it was repaired the same day. Now during this time I still had problems with the vehicle pulling to the left, the acceleration is horrible, at 55mph the vehicle dances for lack of a better word just have to hold on to steering really tight. Other drivers pulled up to me on two different occasions to tell me the vehicle was driving sideways. Now mind you everytime I took it to the dealership they said the problem was fixed. Only the A/C was really fixed nothing else. Took it back and the right back tie rod was bent, they were convinced that I backed into to something and caused the damage. I DID NOT. After a few hours of back and forth with the dealership and jeep I ended up paying over 400.00 for parts and repairs. The vehicle still runs crappie, still pulls to the left, steering making noise while turning, steering locking while driving and at other times, acceleration is horrible ( while merging on to the thru way I almostill got rear ended because the vehicle would not move), it jerks when the gear changes which is randomly at times. In all I am fed up with this vehicle and am getting no where with jeep. They got my money, my business and my trust and now I am stuck with a bad product which may cost me my life or that of my child. Situation is bad and for a big organization jeep needs to do the right thing. Trust me they won't go bankrupt. 1/7/2017: Been to the dealership 9 times now, nobody really cares, the vehicle had ac fixed 3x, the acceleration problem still there.
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BIG DISAPPOINTMENT
Jenifer Rhodes, 10/20/2016
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2016 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
24 of 28 people found this review helpful
DO NOT BUY!!!! I have had it into the dealer repeatedly and the issues are still not resolved. I have a rattle in the drive shaft that vibrates my whole car. It literally bogs down and vibrates until it decides to shift. But this is apparently normal for a new Jeep Renegade. Moving onto the safety issue. While making a roll stop, when I go to push my gas pedal down to go, it simply does nothing but roll onto the road I am trying to turn on. Thank goodness I did not pull out in front of anyone because I would have been smashed. This has happened more than once and also to my husband that thought is was just my driving. But he had to eat his words when it happened to him. The dealer says its nothing but it should be a major concern since this could cause an accident. Time will tell. I highly recommend NOT purchasing a Jeep Renegade. There are better made cars out there with WAY less problems. Oh yeah, my heated front seat has gone out as well but that is just a minor issue compared to others. But it is still NEW and should NOT have any issues. I bought a new Nissan Juke in 2012 and did NOT have one problem with it. Very, very disappointed.
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Larry631, 09/15/2016
2016 Jeep Renegade Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
My title says "little" but at 6'6" I've found my Renegade to be quite roomy. I've had it a little over a month and while the MPG isn't up to the window sticker level, it is acceptable. I find the controls well placed and easy to use. The ambient interior lighting is nice. Engine is peppy enough to get me where I'm going and I haven't experienced any of the transmission shifting issues some other have said are annoying. The removable roof panels are a great feature and the sound system is 1st rate. It is definitely a looker so plan for plenty of questions about the vehicle.
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Do Not buy a Renegade!!
Dawn H., 07/11/2017
2016 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
I fell in love with the look of the Renegade the first time I saw the commercial. I purchased a top of the line Traiulhawk. Before the first oil change, It started stalling, and not shifting correctly, and would not go into 9th gear on freeway. I took it in for service and they reprogrammed computer and gave it back. The next time (a few months later) I had to bring it back in because it was still stalling, not shifting which made it have bad gas mileage, and sunroof was making horrible noise when opening and closing. They did another computer adjustment. The 3rd time, the transmission failed. I was at a red light and went to go and light on dash started blinking and car would not move. I turned it off and back on and it went. I took it to the dealership and they said it threw a bunch of codes, transmission fault, abs failure etc. ANOTHER software update and they gave it back. It still would not shift into 9th gear and sunroof still made noise but we decided just to wait until next oil change to address this. Now on Sat. June 3rd, 2017 the check engine light came on, on a 2 mile trip to the grocery store. I took it straight home and parked it. The owners manual said if this happens to drive again as you would normally and see if it happens again. The next day I took it maybe 2 1/2 miles, the check engine light was still on, the a/c began to surge hot and cold, and then the temperature light came on. By the time I could pull over into the next parking lot, The car overheated. I sat in the parking lot for an hour until the car cooled down and then limped home. The next morning, Monday June 5,2017, I took it directly to the dealership NW Dodge in Houston, TX. The codes were transmission failure, brake failure, steering failure, etc. and the cooling fan motor went out. It is now July 11, 2017 and my Renegade is STILL at the dealership waiting on parts. I have been without my vehicle for 5 weeks now. They did give me a stripped down renegade rental which I kept for 2 weeks until it started having some of the same issues. I gave it back, not wanting the responsibility of another unsafe car. I inquired about a buyback and the dealership referred me to Stericycle, a contract company to resove this problem. They offered a replacement purchase at sticker price and I lose my year's worth of payments. I told them I did not feel safe in another Renegade and really did not have confidence in any other Mopar vehicles. I am disabled and can not get in and out of most standard size cars, which is one of the reasons I picked the Renegade SUV. I then told them I would consider a Ram P/U. I picked out a 2016 DEMO for $29,000 (The same price as the Renegade). They said I could not buy that. I had to be NEW and pay sticker price of $41,000, when anyone else could walk in off the street and but it for $29k. Sorry this review is so long winded but I wanted the readers to get the whole picture. The Renegade is UNSAFE, UNRELIABLE, and you get no customer support from Chrysler-Jeep. Please learn from my mistake and do your research before you buy,
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2016 better than 2015
Redhead in a Renegade, 05/10/2019
updated 11/22/2022
2016 Jeep Renegade Latitude 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I had the 2015 for about 6 weeks and power door locks went out. Sat in the shop for 3 weeks before dealership let me have a 2016 instead. UPDATE: 25K miles and 2 years later, still good. Average about 28 mpg. UPDATE: 41K miles and I still like the car. Hard to clean the light gray seats, though. Still averages 25-28 mpg. UPDATE: 75K miles, passive entry sensor light came on awhile, I replaced fob battery, and error light went off. UPDATE: 89K miles, all is swell.
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Review by retired master auto tech
Gus Tome, 04/07/2016
2016 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
23 of 28 people found this review helpful
This is a light duty, mini, SUV. It's not an off road Jeep, its not a luxury Grand Cherokee Limited. It's a fairly good quality marketing hybrid made with a Fiat frame, a " world " engine and an automatic transmission with with too many gear changes and confused programming. The big engine needs a turbo to be taken seriously, the transmission needs an economy / performance dash control. A transmission that shifts every 200 to 600 rpm on level road every time the wind shifts its not right!
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Worst Car DO NOT BUY
Julia Keegan, 01/20/2019
2016 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
This piece of crap car is a death trap. How in thee hell is this car even legally able to be sold??? It’s been to the shop four times and they continue to say it’s fixed but let me ask you :is driving 50 mph then SUDDENLY having the car ITSELF decelerate to 30 mph safe??? NOOO. Then it just stops running and is dead.It’s been brought back (TOWED) four times for this same exact problem and the dealership claims it’s Chrysler’s fault and there’s nothing they can do. Do not buy this garbage junk heap death trap of a vehicle if you value your life. It’s only a matter of time until it will involve you in a horrific and traumatic accident. Ours is parked at the dealership and they are attempting to get Chrysler to buy it back from them. What a fight that was to get them to do that. Spent all day arguing with stupid sales people today and finally were allowed to talk to someone who could make a decision that would actually move this situation forward instead of at a stand still because we were not leaving with that car. That car will kill someone yet the dealership continues to attempt to us to take it. No more.
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trailride fun
eric, 05/14/2019
2016 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have almost 60,000 miles on my Trailhawk renegade bought it at the end of 2015 as a 2016 model. I have been everywhere throughout the west from the Oregon cascades to death valley, big sur to Monument valley and just about every trail I could find in between. My renegade trailhawk hasn't let me down, gotten me stuck or left me stranded. Ive had to drive through more than one hair raising snowstorm in Oregon and Utah. I have so much confidance in my jeep that I dont even stop to think about whatever weather or road conditions I am going to be facing. Bonus for anybody who buys this jeep is the extreme amount of accessories you can add to this vehicle. Everything from lift kits, extra skid plates, lights and just all kinds of stuff its crazy. I have only one complaint about my jeep and that is the lateshifting transmission which sometimes bothers me but normally its fine and I have gotten totally used to it, This has been fixed with the newer models apparently. If you are like me and you want a decent offroader for weekend expeditions but you spend most of your time driving on roads in cities I wholeheartedly recommend this vehicle!
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Jeepetto 2016 Latitude 4x4 Manual 1.4L Turbo Beast
Ryan R, 04/15/2016
2016 Jeep Renegade Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Jeep and FCA have come up with a very nice and well equipped CUV. Make sure to go with the Turbo 1.4L engine and a manual transmission and you get a excellent driving vehicle as well. None of the automatic transmission horror stories to be found in this set up. Car is peppy, and has good handling for a vehicle with a slight CUV lift. I went with the Cold Weather package. Interior amenities are plentiful on even a stock Latitude model. The package just checked all the marks for a truck that will be used in the Colorado mountains. Look forward to doing some mods on the engine and exhaust, to pull even more pep out of this little Jeep. The Fiat turbo 4-cyl found in the Abarth is very tuneable, and has a excellent after market. I will utilize this once Jeepetto is fully broken in. We also picked the car out in the very nice Anvil Grey offered just in 2016. Good call of jeep to make this color for all the renegades and not just trail hawks Around town getting 24 mpg, with a ton of spirited driving. I received a great deal from Autonation Jeep West. So overall the value is totally there. Hope to have many happy years in my turbo jeep.
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Stay away from renegade
Kurt metzger, 07/03/2017
2016 Jeep Renegade Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
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.
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My First SUV
Cerito, 10/01/2016
updated 10/09/2018
2016 Jeep Renegade Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
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!!!
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Mini Jungle Jeep
Jungle Jeep, 05/21/2016
2016 Jeep Renegade 75th Anniversary 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I've had my 2016 75th FWD Jungle Green Renegade for a month and I can say I love it. Steering is precise, brakes are highly responsive and the ride is more comfortable than expected. Though I didn't think I would like the My Sky Dual Sunroof, I love it and would definitely recommend it. For those that complain about the 2.4 Tigershark engine, If your expecting a V6 performance then this vehicle is not for you. The engine is not as refined true but it's a mute point for regular drivers since you can't truly tell the difference other than the delay of the transmission when split second power is needed. I do like the transmission though you do need to step on the gas a little harder for it to upshift for quick passing maneuvers, so unless your an agressive driver it won't bother you. They styling I think is perfect and I'm amazed that now I can park anywhere since it's so compact but it doesn't feel that way when you're inside. My only complaint is the Beats audio, it seems all audio comes from the front dash speakers and subwoofer is pathetic. Jeep shouldn't have let Beats audio into the vehicle, I've tested a 2015 and that premium audio is way better. Overall Jeep has done a good job and I hope they start offering the Jungle Green color for all trims because if they did I would have purchased the Trailhawk.
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Great looking vehicle, fun to drive
James Walterr, 09/02/2016
updated 09/07/2018
2016 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
So far I love the way the vehicle looks and drives for the most part. The ride is a bit rough, but when buying the trailhawk version I knew that would be the case. The gas mileage not bad Highway is 25-26 city is 18-20. The vehicle gets me where I need to go on the highway and takes me off the road well as well.
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A Cherokee and a Mini Cooper walk into a bar...
Yankee Pat, 06/04/2016
2016 Jeep Renegade 75th Anniversary 4dr SUV 4WD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
First off, my 4WD Renegade has an automatic and the 2.4L engine (the only way 4WD Renegades come), but those weren't listed by Edmunds as options for the 75th Anniversary edition for some reason. With that out of the way, I'll keep this concise: I enjoy my ride. No, the 'Gade isn't very powerful, but I wasn't expecting it to be, and that's something you should know whether or not you're ok with after a test drive. I love the ride height, ride comfort, capability, and style/quirkiness that I got for the price. The two things I don't like have to do with the UConnect/Bluetooth system. Most importantly, when placing and/or receiving calls on Bluetooth, I can hear the other party very clearly, but they can barely hear me. If they can hear me, they tell me there is a profound background noise that goes above and beyond what one customarily expects over a Bluetooth system. It's especially bad at highway speeds. I'd strongly recommend any potential buyers to test out the Bluetooth phone system at highway speeds (e.g. 75 mph) before purchase. I didn't, and am now left with a problem that my dealer and Chrysler both seem highly ambivalent about fixing. The other UConnect issue, more minor, is that the system won't let me switch back and forth between USB and Bluetooth as an audio source unless I manually disconnect one of these sources. I've found a way around this, so it isn't that big of a deal. The horrible call quality, something I was not expecting when I purchased a brand new 2016 automobile, is the major issue. Otherwise, I'm happy with the purchase, and find the Jeepster suits me.
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A great big LEMON
William D. Peck, 12/20/2017
2016 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Bought the 2016 new and had nothing but problems with the computer system beginning with the first oil change. Every time I had the oil changed all of the sensors would malfunction. I would have to go back to the dealer get a loaner and they would keep the car for a few days and then tell me it needed some type of an update to the computer system. When the vehicle reached 15000 miles I asked the dealer to explain what would happen after the warranty expired and they suggested that I trade it in before that happened. It was their professional opinion that there was not a problem with the vehicle as long as they could fix it regardless of the number of times is occurred and if it happened after the warranty expired I would be completely responsible for the cost. I was a little confused as to how changing the oil created an issue with the computer system on the vehicle but since it happened every single time it must be some internal control Jeep has to require updates every 5000 miles. No so bad while it is under warranty but they advised me the updates were quite costly outside of the warranty. They would, however, make me a great deal on a new Jeep if I was interested. Well I took their advice but would never buy another Jeep product. Traded it in the next day on a Nissan Rogue.
Don't buy! POS warning
Stephanie, 03/29/2017
2016 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
After buying this car new it started having technical problems within 3 months. I have had the sunroof fixed twice, the computer system replaced, ac bracket fixed and back in again for another computer issue. They sent the videos I took to the manufacturer and no one knows what's wrong. The dealership says they won't replace it but I can trade it in (which means I lose a year of payments made on the loan) I'll drive it until warranty goes out then by a different SUV (not a jeep) Save yourself the trouble and buy something else!!!
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Very Disappointed
Shaun, 07/21/2017
2016 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought the 2016 Renegade looking for a decent size, but small, SUV that could be driven if it snowed. The first week or so was ok, even though the power was horrible. I have never been in a car that has an engine that vibrates as much as this one. You could literally cut a whole in the hood and put a intruding air intake and they would think it had a mini hemi in it. The 2nd week I had it the entertainment center would reset my stations and setting every time I turned off the car, then it would reset the backup camera settings and remove the guide lines. After a few weeks going back and forth to the dealer, they resolved it. The traction control is horrible. Just hope you never pull out in traffic and have any wheel slip or your going to be toast, because the engine practically shuts down and no matter how hard you press that gas peddle, it does NOTHING. Not a good thing when something is coming at you fast and waiting for you to get out of the way. I also do not like how the car will get stuck in certain revving levels and rev up real high for no reason and then eventually go back down without any intervention from you. I DO NOT recommend this car for ANYONE. And the resell value is DESPICABLE. You pay 30k for a fully loaded trailhawk and less that one year and 20k miles it is work about 20k. A very good sign that after someone owns one, they are not wanting another. Dropping 10k or more in 1 year tells me this car really sucks and now I am stuck with it, unless I am willing to throw 10k down the drain.
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Wanted to love this vehicle
Crafty, 02/08/2017
2016 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
The comfort level and features were excellent in my Renegade Trailhawk, but going through a buy-back now because of reliability issues. Add on that the engine will cut power at inopportune times, like pulling out with cross traffic coming, the very small gas tank, way worse than advertised gas mileage, the 9 speed transmission paired with a 4-cylinder engine, and a few other small items, and I can't get rid of this vehicle fast enough.
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It's a Jeep, not a sports sedan.
Mike, 05/26/2017
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2016 Jeep Renegade Justice Edition 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I've been reading the reviews and it seems people weren't reading the sticker, or doing research. It's a small Jeep, not a Cherokee, or a Wrangler. I have the loaded Latitude, my only complaint is I didn'the get the removable roof. I live in central Wisconsin, snow, ice, trails, and mud. Freezing cold winter, and humid summers. My Renegade handles it all. There is body tilt, typical of a jeep. The transmission does shift frequently, but it was designed to. I have no problems with expressway on and off ramps, nor lack of confidence in passing. I have a Dodge Durango R/T, it's big and fast. I didn't buy a big and fast Jeep. I bought a fully capable Renegade, it has exceeded all of my expectations of a dependable safe Wisconsin driver. So please, everyone who complains this vehicle isnt, realize it for what it is, a 4X4 Jeep. I would highly recommend this vehicle for anyone who wants quality, dependable, and fun transportation.
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Worse vehicle ever owned
Shawn Heilbrun, 03/30/2018
2016 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
If u want it for anything other then an expensive lawn decoration find something else nothing works when u need it to. If u get aruck in snow 4x4 light comes on and says need service computer goes haywire every other week and won't let ya shift out of park every light on dash comes on that everything needs serviced it is a complete waste of money and pile of scrap metal
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Love my Renegade!
Erica Keebler, 05/20/2016
2016 Jeep Renegade Latitude 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
We were looking for a sporty SUV to be able to get good gas, have a manual transmission and also fit a car seat for my 6 month old baby. We were torn between the Nissan Rogue and the Jeep Renegade. The jeep has a lot of head-room,so since we are a tall family that was a must! I was adamant on having a manual transmission, since that's all I have ever owned and plus they are just a ton of fun to drive. We went to a car show and the Jeep is what we picked out of all of the vehicles we looked at. The latitude version that we got did not have the cold weather package or navigation, but we did get the sunroof with removable panels! After owning this for a month, I still really love my jeep. It drives like a dream in the snow, it heats up really fast so I really don't find myself regretting not getting the cold weather package; the gas mileage is amazing (I average between 24-26mpg); the manual transmission is smooth and the uphill assist is pretty cool for those hills at stoplights. I am also really loving the sunroof, with the removable panels...this is a must and I use it all the time. I find myself wishing for Navigation, but nothing that my phone can't fix for now and I might end up changing out the system down the road. But the radio is really nice, and the Bluetooth set-up was really simple with my Microsoft phone, and it works great for everything that I need! My complaints: The cup holders. There is only two in the front seat area, and then angled ones in all of the doors that you can only use bottled drinks. The backseat has no cup holder except the door ones for bottles. This seems really inconvenient since sometimes I have more than two people in the car and if we go to Starbucks then only two people can use the cup holder for their drinks. My other complaint would have to be the e-brake. It's just a button...and it kind of weird's me out since it's not a lever that I am used to. It hasn't failed or anything bad, it's just something different that I need to get used to. The back trunk area is pretty small, but that's what you get with a smaller SUV, I am able to fit a small stroller with no issues in the back. Overall...I just need to find a fix for the cup-holder situation and it's perfect. I never thought that I could find a sporty SUV to drive my daughter around instead of a 'mom' SUV, Sedan or Van. *all of the hidden Jeep Easter-eggs are a cool addition too!!!
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Engine Explosion
G. Benes, 04/06/2017
2016 Jeep Renegade Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Blown engine at 3600 miles on a 2016 Renegade! Wow, that's all I can say! Chrysler has the worst customer service in the world!! They don't care about the customer all about themselves. New engine, but petrified it's going to blow again, not sure what to do, as I will be more upside down then I already am!.
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great value, fun to drive, a few minor faults
June Conway, 11/01/2016
2016 Jeep Renegade Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
I have driven my Renegade 500 miles at this point and find I am loving it more than I expected. I had eliminated most models and was down to the Renegade or a Subaru. I am short (5'2") and found that with the Subaru's in order to put the clutch to the floor with my short legs it required me to be right on top of the steering wheel. With Renegade I can put the clutch to the floor without being right on top of the steering - maybe that is due to the excellent design of the telescoping and adjusting steering wheel. With the manual transmission the Renegade is plenty peppy. I have seen lots of reviews stating they have not been able to replicate the sticker EPA. My sticker said 24 city, 31 highway, average 27. I am exactly 27.5 at the moment. The Renegade looks like a cute little toy in my mind (probably because I am used to my crossover which seems to be twice the size) and the design features are fun - my teenagers especially like them. The heat/air conditioning controls are intuitive and easy to use without taking your eyes off the road. The dashboard is visually easy to follow. The radio entertainment system is likewise easy to use and my Latitude comes with a free year of Sirius XM radio for added fun. There are both USB and Bluetooth connections. I have chosen to dedicate an MP3 player with all my favorite music connected via USB permanently and have had a few glitches trying to work this out. I think it is finally working but it has been a little frustrating at first. The bluetooth with my Windows phone works fine for calls but I also use my phone with Cortana for hands free texting and so far this has an odd glitch. It can totally understand my voice when dictating the text, but it can't seem to understand my command to send the message. Likewise it can't understand my voice when I command it to read a message. Their hands free texting requires a subscription to UConnect. I am used to attaching my phone to a car vent holder in the center panel and attaching a charger, but the center vents in the Renegade are recessed in such a way that the charger doesn't fit. I'll have to look at finding a new phone holder that extends out farther than my current one. The backseat doesn't have cupholders so this was actually almost a deal breaker for us since I have kids and we are often eating on the run. However I did find some "Faguan" cupholders that attach to the headrests and are able to holder even the giant drinks from McDonald's, so I am hopeful this will solve the problem. I had also expected many more USB/charging ports. Again, with kids in the back seat, they are always fighting to charge their technology - especially on road trips. I had to buy a few extra long chords and splitters to solve this problem. Speaking of road trips - that might be difficult with the size of the trunk. Every day grocery shopping will be fine. And if I am hauling something without passengers in the back there is plenty of room if the seats are down. But otherwise I find the trunk small and wish it were another foot deeper. I may end up fudging a shelf as I've seen some people do online because there is plenty of height storage - just not floor storage. The trunk claims to already be "two level" where first there is a pump/sealant system rather than spare tire in a styrofoam holder, then a top carpet, then maybe 4-5" or so (I didn't measure so that's a guess) and then the floorboard. You can pull the floorboard out and place it down right on the carpet and eliminate that smaller 4'5" storage space if you wish. I personally did not feel comfortable with not having a spare tire so paid the extra $360 for a spare tire, jack, and tools which, when I receive it, will end up replacing the space where the pump and styrofoam holder are. The dealer told me they aren't sure when it finally comes in if it will fit completely within the same space as the styrofoam holder or if, in addition, it will eat up that 4'5" storage area. Speaking of small, the gas tank is small 12.7 gallons so more stops at the gas station. Steering is tight and shifting is easy. In fact almost too easy - there is an electronic emergency brake (strange) which doesn't work to do hill starts on extreme hills. Instead, they built in a "hill assist" so you don't roll. Kind of takes some of the skill out of it for me. Nonetheless it is so fun to drive I have forgiven them. Paradoxically the vision is both excellent and horrible. The view out the front windshield is awesome (at least for my height - taller people may be blocked by the mirror) but the front side has horrible blind spots. The back sides are the worst blind spots - overcome when backing up by using the camera BUT in New England we have intersections where roads can join at less than 45 degrees and if you are looking over your right shoulder to see oncoming traffic you cannot see at all. Seats are comfy. Cute style. Overall high fun factor.
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Cheap components and horrible customer service!
Corley Roberts, 02/28/2017
2016 Jeep Renegade 75th Anniversary 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
I bought this vehicle new from Tennessee Franklin Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep/Ram in September and it has been back for repairs on numerous occasions, with unsuccessful outcomes and extremely poor customer service. Noises during shifting of gears I was told are 'normal' for this vehicle and so they refused to look into a solution for this. The Uconnect unit has been replaced after previous botched attempts from service, the 911 and assist buttons work intermittently, the mph and outside temperature changes to metric on it's own, and the back up camera doesn't always work. I have contacted the owner several times and have not heard from him at all. I have contacted the General Manager and heard from him once when he first addressed the issues, however as the issues continue I haven't been successful in getting a response from this dealership. I'm extremely disappointed in the poor communication, and lack of customer service that came with this vehicle purchase.
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VERY DISAPPOITED. CHEAP JUNK.
SUSAN K K FERNHOLZ, 06/19/2016
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2016 Jeep Renegade Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
10 of 13 people found this review helpful
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
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Jeep Renegade 1.4 T manual 75th anniversary
Piero, 11/16/2016
2016 Jeep Renegade 75th Anniversary 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
I was looking for a car 4x4 and with a manual transmission, and besides Subaru and BMW only some pick up trucks are available with these features. At the end I decided to get this renegade which it looks great in this trim level. The car handle pretty well even though is heavy for the type of the vehicle, but honestly I saw the weight as a good thing, because u feel like that you are driving a bigger car. The materials are good, heavy doors and the dash board is soft and it feels of good quality at the touch. The engine has a little of turbo leg, under 2 rpm is a little lazy to revs up but than it has sufficient power to go around, especially going up to the hills the engine is really torquy. The mpg is very sensible... But with a light foot I've done 28 mpg, not bad for the typology of car. At the end it feels safe, it's stylish, easy to mantain, to park, I would definitely buy it again, but only with the manual transmission, I tried also the 2.4 automatic and honestly it drives like a 4 speed automatic, that engine is also great but the automatic transmission hide its qualities. I hope there would be a trailhalk version with the 1.4 T manual.
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Avoid this nightmare...
Ryan D, 02/04/2017
updated 02/07/2019
2016 Jeep Renegade 75th Anniversary 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I just traded my 2016 Renegade in today after months of headaches. The dealership tried to fix the same issue of poor sound quality with the beats "premium" sound system multiple times, and then issues with the ESC, Hill Start Assist and Dynamic Torque Steering systems started popping up frequently. The Chrysler Star Support Program is as much of a joke as the parts supply chain from Chrysler. In 9 months, this thing dropped 8k in value. Do yourself a favor and get literally ANY vehicle except this Jeep/Heap.
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Happy Camper...
Happy Camper!, 09/04/2016
2016 Jeep Renegade Sport 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I purchased a Jeep Renegade and absolutely love it! Everything I needed in an SUV is completely in the Jeep. I just use mine for casual use around town and at the beach. It is comfortable, easy to get in and out of and has lots of room for a smaller SUV. Jeep did a bit of "overkill" with the Jeep symbol throughout the vehicle, but it didn't distract me from purchasing it. If your looking for something fun, easy to drive, dependable, then this is for you. Two Thumbs Up!
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Car looks great, but WAY too many issues
Katie, 11/20/2017
2016 Jeep Renegade Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
My car has 17,000 miles on it and I've had issues with it since I bought it. First, repairs are costly and take FOREVER. Parts have to come from Italy because of Fiat, and the car was so new that when I got into a fender bender on the freeway, it took MONTHS to fix my vehicle because parts weren't available. Why would you put a car on the market when you don't have the resources to fix it? Since then, I've had a total collapse in the technology and security system, and I'm currently waiting for a new transmission to be put in because mine is completely shot. Word at the dealership is that I'm not the only one having this issue. I had to call around to multiple Jeep/Chrysler dealerships just to find one that had capacity to look at my car, which had been refusing to start, or REFUSING TO SHUT OFF when I was able to get it to start. This many issues and this much maintenance on a brand new car is just heartbreaking...I wouldn't recommend this purchase.
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Window down noise is unbearable
Lc, 03/29/2019
2016 Jeep Renegade Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Could have made better use of compartments inside. But most mind blowing is the unbearable noise with winds down. Can’t begin to imagine how one single vehicle was put on the road with this problem. Can NOT fit car seat in backseat. I hate this car.
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A blast
John Cuson, 03/23/2017
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2016 Jeep Renegade Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
--Update to reflect winter driving, April 2018-- I live in NW Indiana, in the lake effect zone from Lake Michigan. We did not have the snow that Erie had, but it still set a record for this area. The Renegade handled it very competently. There are a few tricks one has to learn, the extra resistance created by the snow and the small piles left by snow plows require more gas to spin up the turbocharger a bit, but that's just part of learning the car. The ability to lock the 4x4 into snow mode was especially useful in town in this regard, the extra bit of predictability is useful. I made a number of trips along a road that is subject to drifting for a considerable distance. Those used to snow country will be familiar with having moderate drifts along one side pull the car into the drifts. The snow mode negated that concern, I could run with the right side in moderate drifts with the left side on the road with no noticeable pull, and this with the very average stock 16" all-season tires that came with my relatively bare-bones Latitude. It's not a Trail Hawk, but I didn't want that. The winter did decrease gas mileage somewhat between running locked into 4x4 and the general increased resistance, but not by that great an amount. It's a light car, and so different that driving a 4x4 F-250, but still effective. --August 2017-- Over six months in now, and still very much enjoying the car. Driving has been heavily oriented toward country roads, and the mileage reported by the on-board system has been steadily climbing, even with steady use of the air conditioning. The torgue-heavy 1.4 allows a wide range for gears above first, which is probably much of the reason for that. My original review has a minor error, saying that I could accelerate up a moderate hill in 6th at 40mph, in reality it was 5th, and it would be more accurate to say that I could feel the engine pulling the car up rather than bogging down. No real problems with the fit and finish, the car is still a blast, can be driven economically but has the power to merge easily. My one complaint is that the window tint for the front part of the cabin is very slight. I have found myself running the air conditioner on a 66 degree F sunny day when I wanted to leave the windows up. --ORIGINAL REVIEW-- First, recognize that I've had the car for 6 weeks, so longer-term aspects of ownership are not covered here. My review will be largely experiential. I'm 65, and I wanted a car that was fun to drive and practical, and I don't know that I could have done a better job. The 6-speed is easily managed, and the little engine growls, with an impressive amount of torgue. I experimented at 40 mph going up a moderate hill in the snow in 6th, and the car was able to accelerate. Gets into the illegal territory quickly. I've had the opportunity to drive the car on dry roads and snow/slush, and it handles both well. I like the ability to lock the car in 4wd, having had a scary experience several years ago with a CR-V that decided to kick in the rear wheels when I was not expected it. The car will run find on regular, but really shines with premium. Mileage with premium is sufficiently better that if it were still at a 20 cent premium it would actually be more cost-effective. The current 50 cent premium makes driving a little more expensive, but I manage to talk myself into it. As the car is relatively short and a 4 door, the door opening is on the small side, but navigable. If you're having the urge to have fun but can't afford to commit money for a summer car, this is a good bet.
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WORST VEHICLE, DEALER, MANUFACTURER EVER...
JB, 07/14/2016
2016 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
25 of 38 people found this review helpful
1. First to second gear shifts “hard” 2. General feeling as if the transmission is “drunk” 3. When braking, the transmission downshifts “hard” almost alarmingly so. Is unnerving when going around corners and parking. 4. Reverse is doing something weird. I reverse slowly with foot on brake and the transmission feels like it’s trying to fight the braking, like go faster, almost “pulsing” back. 5. Changing gears often feels like it’s revving too high and transmission suddenly “remembers” to shift, and is uncomfortable (not a smooth ride at all). DON'T GO TO BAXTER IN OMAHA, DON'T BUY THIS VEHICLE. WORST EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE. BEEN TO DEALERSHIP OVER 10 TIMES. DEALER PRETENDS LIKE NOTHING IS WRONG. PROMISED CHRYSLER REP WOULD COME OUT TO LOOK AT VEHICLE BUT THAT NEVER HAPPENED. CALLED CHRYSLER, THEY WANT ME TO TAKE VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER AGAIN (WHY? IS 3RD TIME A CHARM?). (SO THAT THEY DON'T THINK I COPIED THE ABOVE MY INITIALS ARE JB '78. SENT THE ABOVE EMAIL TO RSCHRODER 5/31/16. HOPE YOU LIKE THE REVIEW...)
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One of the worst cars I have ever driven
Holger Villano, 03/27/2017
2016 Jeep Renegade Latitude 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
They bill this as an SUV and a Jeep - it is more like a Prius. It has absolutely no power, handles poorly and cannot drive on even well-maintained gravel roads. I tried to visit my home in the mountains of NC and have in the past done so using the Toyota Corolla, which at least succeeded at getting to my house. I have to park half a mile away in the renegade as it could not go up the steep incline. I strongly suggest anyone who considers this cars drive it around for a while first.
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Cup holders and compartments i need more!
Pamela, 03/14/2016
updated 09/16/2016
2016 Jeep Renegade Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I love the car. But the placement of the shift and cup holders is awkward. There are no side cup holder and not enough cubbyholes to place items like key cards convenient but hidden. The rear door is heavy needs assistance to open and close. The acceleration is not good with the air conditioner on
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electrical problems
Susie, 05/15/2020
2016 Jeep Renegade Latitude 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I had a 2016 jeep renegade. It's a great little run around car but......always seems to be a problem with the remote start. It's had electrical issues since we bought it new. It always gets fixed but now it's no longer under warranty and we have to pay for it. We have 2 friends that also have this car and they've had the same problems!!! Would NOT recommend it.
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Flashy but lacking jeep
Jolene, 05/07/2018
2016 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Although I upgraded for the Trailhawk edition, this jeep is everything you'd expect from a semi-rugged jeep - loud, slow, and basic. Although the technology that comes in the Renegades are great and fun with the beat by dre speakers and the detailing in the electronics - its hard to enjoy because the car rattles - even the dealerships I bought it from says the rattling and overall loudness of the car in idle and in motion is to be "expected when you own a jeep". If you do any traveling in which you need to get on and off the freeway or need to pass on the freeway - this is not your car. It is sluggish and sounds like it is going to explode when you are going over any hill/pass and need to go over 65mph. I have driven this car off-road and it handled good. Not as much clearance in dips and rocks... but it was enjoyable and fun off-roading. I have had this car 2 seasons in the snow and it handles really well. My biggest complaint is that in the 2 years I have owned this vehicle I have taken it in several times for service warnings... not routine maintenance. And every time it isn't just a day to find and fix the problem. Because I just have the basic warranty I will be trading this car in before my warranty is up. I do think it is important to point out that my husband is a jeep guy and we have owned several jeeps - this is the first jeep we have bought and been unsatisfied with. In addition this is the first jeep in which my husband can't change the oil at home because of all the undercarraige and scrape plate removal you have to take off to be able to just do the simple job. (FIAT changes?!)
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Do NOT BUY!!!
AW, 08/28/2017
2016 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
All of the doors locked and my 4 year old was in the car!!!! The doors would not open. We had to bust the window to get him out. All the lights and blinkers would stop working while driving down the road randomly. The transmission does not switch in and out of gears properly causing you to have no go. It is scary on the highway not being able to get past 45 because the car wont go. I was told by the dealership it was all being caused by the computer. They reprogrammed. A week later my son is stuck in my vehicle. I could go on and on about all the transmission problems. The door locks was the final straw though!!
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One of the WORST cars I've ever owned
Michelle, 09/29/2016
2016 Jeep Renegade Latitude 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
8 of 13 people found this review helpful
I had bought this car due to its affordable price point for a new car, but I ended up trading it in within a year of owning it, because it kept dying on me, and was NOT RELIABLE AT ALL. The battery kept dying, and for this being a new car, I would not recommend this car for ANYONE.
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