CarRecallWatchThe 2017 Jeep Renegade has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 567 complaints with NHTSA, including 23 crashes, 5 fires, 16 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (269 reports).
NHTSA rates it up to 4 stars overall for crash safety, depending on the version.
2017 Jeep Renegade recalls
Fuel pump may lose pressure and stall engine
A manufacturing error in the fuel pump assembly can cause a loss of fuel pressure under certain conditions, such as high power demand combined with high altitude and/or high ambient temperatures.
Engine May Stall Due to Cracked Oil Pump Housing
A cracked oil pump housing, also called a balance shaft module, can cause the oil pump to fail.
Warning lights may falsely illuminate, hiding real faults
Some 2017 Jeep Renegade vehicles have a software problem that can cause several malfunction indicator lamps on the instrument panel to light up when no fault exists.
Most common 2017 Jeep Renegade problems
Problem areas named in the 567 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 269 |
| Electrical System | 149 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 119 |
| Unknown Or Other | 100 |
| Power Train | 95 |
| Service Brakes | 29 |
| Exterior Lighting | 27 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 25 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 19 |
| Air Bags | 17 |
What owners report
Everything with this car had been running fine. Regular maintenance. With absolutely no warning, as I was leaving a parking lot, the engine literally exploded. There are pieces of it that have been documented by the mechanics that looked at it. Thankfully I wasn't on a highway, or this could have seriously hurt people. This specific engine has a class action lawsuit against it and now i do not know what to do.
This vehicle suffers from a severe, documented manufacturing defect where the engine silently and rapidly consumes motor oil without leaving any puddles on the ground. The vehicle recently consumed all of its oil down to a completely dry dipstick between routine service intervals, presenting a critical engine-stalling hazard while driving at highway speeds. Sudden engine stalling on a major highway creates an immediate risk of a severe rear-end collision and compromises power steering and braking controls, presenting an extreme safety risk for my daughter who operates the vehicle. The manufacturer officially acknowledged this defect via the XB1 Warranty Extension Campaign. However, my local
Malfunction indicator lamps illuminating incorrectly.
Under normal driving conditions, coolant rapidly started leaking from the engine, and vehicle started overheating. UNKNOWN component failure, vehicle is currently at an independent service station. No warnings prior to overheating.
The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "Left Brake Light Failure" was displayed. The contact disassembled the rear driver's side brake light and discovered that the wiring harness, turn signal, and brake light were melted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000.
2017 Jeep Renegade safety rating
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Jeep Renegade SUV 2WD | ★★★★ 4-star | 4 | 5 | 4 (18.0% rollover risk) |
| 2017 Jeep Renegade SUV 4WD | ★★★★ 4-star | 4 | 5 | 3 (23.0% rollover risk) |
2017 Jeep Renegade questions
Does the 2017 Jeep Renegade have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2017 Jeep Renegade: Fuel pump may lose pressure and stall engine; Engine May Stall Due to Cracked Oil Pump Housing; Warning lights may falsely illuminate, hiding real faults. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Jeep Renegade?
Based on 567 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (269), Electrical System (149), Fuel/Propulsion System (119).
How safe is the 2017 Jeep Renegade?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings program gives the 2017 Jeep Renegade up to 4 out of 5 stars overall; ratings vary by version, see the table above.
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Jeep Renegade has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.