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Jeep Renegade BU

Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice

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Engine Overview

The Jeep Renegade BU is available with 2 engine variants — from 181 to 186 hp.

2.4L Tigershark · Petrol· 180 PS
2015 2023

2.4-liter Tigershark with MultiAir valve train. Modern on paper, in practice an oil consumption scandal: piston rings don't seal properly, up to 1 quart per 1,000 miles disappears. $8M class action settlement. Primarily 2014-2018. Oil warning comes too late — engine can stall without notice.

  • !! Piston Ring Defect: Severe Oil Consumption ($8M Settlement) from 50,000 km

    Piston rings fail to seal — up to 1 qt per 1,000 mi. $8M class action confirmed design defect. Primarily 2014-2018.

    Symptoms: Oil drops rapidly, no warning until critically low, engine stalls
    3,000–7,000 $
    Ad piston rings ED6 Tigershark 2.4
  • !! Engine Stall from Low Oil Level from 40,000 km

    Due to piston ring defect, oil drops unnoticed. Engine stalls without warning.

    Symptoms: Engine suddenly dies, no prior warning
    0–7,000 $
    Ad oil pressure sensor Jeep 2.4 Tigershark
  • !! MultiAir Solenoid Failure from 80,000 km

    Electronically-controlled valve train develops solenoid failures, causing power loss and rough idle.

    Symptoms: Check engine P106B, power loss, rough idle
    400–1,200 $
    Ad MultiAir solenoid Jeep 2.4
Renegade Trailhawk · Petrol· 180 PS
2015 2023

2.4-liter Tigershark with MultiAir valve train. Modern on paper, in practice an oil consumption scandal: piston rings don't seal properly, up to 1 quart per 1,000 miles disappears. $8M class action settlement. Primarily 2014-2018. Oil warning comes too late — engine can stall without notice.

  • !! Piston Ring Defect: Severe Oil Consumption ($8M Settlement) from 50,000 km

    Piston rings fail to seal — up to 1 qt per 1,000 mi. $8M class action confirmed design defect. Primarily 2014-2018.

    Symptoms: Oil drops rapidly, no warning until critically low, engine stalls
    3,000–7,000 $
    Ad piston rings ED6 Tigershark 2.4
  • !! Engine Stall from Low Oil Level from 40,000 km

    Due to piston ring defect, oil drops unnoticed. Engine stalls without warning.

    Symptoms: Engine suddenly dies, no prior warning
    0–7,000 $
    Ad oil pressure sensor Jeep 2.4 Tigershark
  • !! MultiAir Solenoid Failure from 80,000 km

    Electronically-controlled valve train develops solenoid failures, causing power loss and rough idle.

    Symptoms: Check engine P106B, power loss, rough idle
    400–1,200 $
    Ad MultiAir solenoid Jeep 2.4

Vehicle Weaknesses

WeaknessCost
✖ZF 9-Speed Shudder (Worse Than Compass)

Same ZF 9HP48 but worse in early Renegades. 2015-2018 most affected.

Symptoms: Jerking, shudder at 20 mph, occasional neutral drop
from 30,000 km
Ad ZF 9HP48 Renegade
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Known Problems and Issues +

A total of 9 weaknesses have been documented for the Jeep Renegade BU (2015–2023) — 3 engine-related and 6 vehicle-related. One problem engine: ED6 (2.4L Tigershark). Typical issues affect Gearbox, Electronics, Brakes, Rust.

Renegade (ED6, 2015–2023) — Stay Away!: Piston Ring Defect: Severe Oil Consumption ($8M Settlement), Engine Stall from Low Oil Level, MultiAir Solenoid Failure. Power: 180 PS.

What to watch out for with the Jeep Renegade? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What problems and weaknesses does the Jeep Renegade BU have? +
The Jeep Renegade BU has 3 known engine weaknesses and 6 vehicle weaknesses.
What should I look for when buying a used Jeep Renegade BU? +
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Which engine is recommended? +
None of the available engines are rated 'Good Choice'. Stay away! The most fun to drive is the ED6 (2.4L Tigershark). Problem engine: ED6 (2.4L Tigershark) — stay away!
Which Jeep Renegade BU engine is the most fun? +
The {code} ({displacement}) offers the most driving fun in the Jeep Renegade BU — rated: "Not Really". {description} The Renegade looks fun, underneath it's Fiat engineering with teething problems. 9-speed jerks, 2.4L drinks oil, electrics play tricks.
Is the Jeep Renegade BU worth buying used? +
Caution is advised with the Jeep Renegade BU — 1 of 1 engine variants are rated 'Stay Away!'. The engine choice is crucial.
What horsepower variants are available for the Jeep Renegade BU? +
The Jeep Renegade BU is available with engine variants from 181 to 186 hp. Petrol: ED6 (2.4L Tigershark).

Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee