Known Jeep problems at the APK

• Renegade 2014–2026 · 10.1% at 9–10 yrs (national 0.8%)

Turn the wheel while stationary: no play, knocking or heavy spot. On the test drive the car should keep running straight.

• Renegade 2014–2026 · 9.5% at 11–12 yrs (national 6.3%)

Check the tread and look for uneven wear: that points to an alignment problem. The DOT code on the tyre tells its age.

• Compass II 2020–2025 · 6.5% at 3–4 yrs (national 3.8%)

Look for chips and cracks especially in the driver’s field of view. Test the wipers and washers.

• Renegade 2014–2026 · 3.9% at 11–12 yrs (national 1.4%)

Push each corner down firmly: the car should rebound once. Look for oil on the dampers and whether the car sits level.

• Renegade 2014–2026 · 1.8% at 11–12 yrs (national 0.3%)

Start cold and listen for ticking, watch for smoke and jerks when shifting.

• Renegade 2014–2026 · 1.8% at 3–4 yrs (national 0.6%)

Look through the wheel at the discs: no deep grooves or thick rust edge. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stay straight.

• Renegade 2014–2026 · 1.8% at 9–10 yrs (national 0.8%)

Start the engine cold and watch for smoke and an uneven idle. Listen for blowing noises under the car.

• Renegade 2014–2026 · 1.0% at 3–4 yrs (national 0.3%)

Switch on the ignition: all lights come on briefly and go out after starting. If one stays on, ask about the cause.