Jeep Renegade Speedometer Not Working: Causes + How to Fix

One of the most inconvenient things that can happen to your Jeep Renegade is when the speedometer stops working.  You don’t realize how much you look at the thing until it’s always sitting at 0 MPH while driving down the road.   If your vehicle’s speedometer is not working, it’s usually caused by an issue with … Read more

Jeep Renegade AC Not Cooling:  Why and How to Fix

One of the most inconvenient vehicular problems is when the A/C won’t blow cold air. If your Jeep Renegade isn’t keeping you cool, we’ve outlined some of the most common reasons why this might be happening. It is entirely possible for your Renegade’s heater to work just fine even when the air conditioner is blowing … Read more

Jeep Renegade: Brakes Grinding  → Causes & Diagnosis

  One of the most common problems with the Jeep Renegade (or any vehicle) is when the brakes are grinding.  The number one cause of grinding brakes is going to be brake pads that have worn all of their friction material off.  But, there are other causes as well. Your Jeep Renegade is always going … Read more

Jeep Renegade’s Steering Wheel Shaking: Every Reason Why

If your Jeep Renegade’s steering wheel is shaking, you should deal with it immediately. A shaking steering wheel in the Jeep Renegade is caused by anything from the wheels and tires through the suspension (ball joints, tie rods, etc.) to the braking system.  We’ll start with the easiest things to check and move towards things … Read more

Jeep Renegade: Bad Coil Packs → Symptoms and Diagnosis

  Bad Coil Packs are one of the more problematic ignition issues that can occur with the Jeep Renegade.  A bad oil pack can make your Renegade almost un-drivable.  Or it may have little effect at all on the engine’s ability to run.  It’ll get worse as they lose their ability to fire the spark plugs. … Read more

Jeep Renegade Not Starting: Causes + How to Fix

If your Jeep Renegade doesn’t start, you’ve found the right article.  Many different issues can cause the problem.  We cover all the likely ones in an order that makes sense when diagnosing the issue at home. This article is written with the assumption that you are looking for a way to get your Jeep Renegade … Read more

Jeep Renegade Bad Fuel Pump: Symptoms, Causes, + Diagnosis

A bad fuel pump can cause a myriad of problems for your Jeep Renegade, making it essential to be aware of the warning signs that indicate trouble. Your fuel pump is responsible for pushing fuel from your vehicle’s fuel tank to the engine, but when it starts to fail, your engine may suffer run rough, … Read more

Jeep Renegade: Bad Alternator → Symptoms & Diagnosis

A bad alternator can leave your Jeep Renegade without power and unable to move.  Alternators don’t always go bad in the exact same way.  We’ll cover the symptoms of when an alternator goes bad, and how to diagnose a bad one (which is really pretty easy).   How Your Renegade’s Alternator Works The alternator’s job … Read more

Jeep Renegade Bad Fuel Filter: Symptoms, Causes, Hot to Fix

A bad fuel filter is one of the worst problems that can happen to your Jeep Renegade.  When the filter fails, it can limit the amount of fuel that enters the engine.   Without proper fuel pressure, your vehicle will not run at all.  With that in mind, most of the symptoms of a bad fuel filter revolve … Read more