Legally reviewed by: Jessica Anvar Stotz, JD, MBA
Common problems with the 2020 Jeep Renegade include electrical system problems, engine problems, and transmission problems.
Three recalls have been issued for this vehicle: one for a fractured right rear brake caliper, rearview camera problems, and front seat air bag deployment issues.
Buying a new vehicle should be a fun and exciting experience for a consumer, especially with how many features most new vehicles come with.
Though no one expects it, some vehicles unfortunately are manufactured with defects that substantially impact the driver’s ability to enjoy their new vehicle.
In this article, we will be covering the most common complaints consumers have made based on the defects they have discovered.
Then, we will cover the lemon law and how you can use it to get back on the road with cash in your pocket or in a new vehicle!
Common 2020 Jeep Renegade Problems & Complaints
- Electrical System Problems: Infotainment system problems, sunroof gets stuck, battery issues, various faulty sensors
- Engine Problems: Stalling, overheating due to lack of coolant, sudden loss of motive power, engine failure
- Transmission Problems: Gear slippage, problems accelerating, jerkiness while accelerating, problems in certain gears or modes
2020 Jeep Renegade Electrical System Problems
With how many electrical systems most modern vehicles have, it’s no surprise that some of them malfunction and cause problems for the vehicle owner.
In the case of the 2020 Jeep Renegade, consumers reported infotainment system problems, their sunroof getting stuck, battery issues, and various faulty sensors.
The infotainment system problems were likely caused by the screen delaminating and creating false inputs the system was registering.
Battery issues are best resolved by a trip to the mechanic, which can also be said of faulty sensor problems.
2020 Jeep Renegade Transmission Problems
A vehicle’s transmission is responsible for taking the power generated in the motor and moving it through the gearbox and into the tires. This allows the vehicle to accelerate and decelerate at the command of the driver.
When it isn’t working properly, the driver may be unable to control the speed of the vehicle, which can be extremely dangerous for both the occupants of the defective vehicle and for the others on the road.
Consumers described gear slippage, problems accelerating, jerkiness while accelerating, and problems in certain gears or modes like four-wheel drive.
Transmission problems are serious mechanical defects that typically require a mechanic to properly address.
Renegade Driver Complaints
“Opened the sunroof and it won’t close. Keeps getting jammed and is stuck. Went to two jeep dealers and they said the entire roof needs replaced. No debris was in the way. Not off track. Replacing the whole dang roof. Must be electrical or mechanically broken. Want to warn others and investigate if it’s a common issue.”
“No pick up at all, and when you’re low on oil the throttle icon comes on before lol oil icon comes on and you stall while you’re driving. Very dangerous. And it just Maybe my car but my 2020 jeep renegade transmission leaked transmission fluid and I needed a whole new transmission in 2021. I Can’t wait to get rid of this car.”
“This thing is not a jeep, it’s a pile of scrap metal. These engines are oil burner, and they are not reliable. Give it some time, you will realize this as well. Your trade in value is terrible too. Doesn’t hold, because these jeeps are for fools who buy them. I, traded in mine and never ever again would I buy this thing. Bad reputation vehicles, walk away.”
Lemon Law Rights and Responsibilities
As the owner of a defective vehicle, you should know that the lemon law protects you and provides a way for you to be compensated for purchasing or leasing a lemon.
Lemons are typically vehicles that contain a defect impacting the use, value, or safety of the vehicle and are subject to repeat repairs during the manufacturer’s warranty. Lemon laws exist in most states and are extremely important consumer protection laws.
The first part of any lemon law process is the consumer finding out that their vehicle has a defect. This typically happens when the defect reveals itself through some kind of malfunction, like lights turning off or an engine not working properly.
Once discovered, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized manufacturer dealer for inspection and repair.
Those repairs should be very carefully documented, as well as any other relevant communications or information. Lemon law claims are based on a number of unsuccessful repair attempts taking place: typically, two to four are needed for a vehicle to be considered a lemon.
After the repairs have failed and the vehicle looks like a lemon, the consumer should consider starting a lemon law claim.
Hiring an experienced lemon law attorney is recommended to increase the likelihood of success. In most states, the auto manufacturer is responsible to pay for the consumer’s attorneys fees and costs where they are the prevailing party.
This makes pursuing a lemon law claim an easy financial decision as there should be no out of pocket expense to the consumer.
The typical lemon law remedies are either a refund, a replacement vehicle or cash compensation. The refund will include all expenses made towards the purchase of the vehicle inclusive of the down payment, monthly payments, taxes, interest and sometime additional costs such as registration renewal fees and/or rental car costs.
However, a replacement vehicle will typically be a current-year vehicle due to availability and will be of the same make and model as the defective one. With this option, the consumer is usually responsible for any difference in price.
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