2016 Jeep Renegade Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Renegade years
- Far more complaints than other years 4th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 431 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Jeep Renegade. That ranks 4th out of 9 Renegade model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (174 complaints, 40%), typically at around 39,000 miles. Complaints mention 9 crashes, 10 fires, 15 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 431owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 9complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Jeep Renegade problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine problems | 174 | 40% | 39,000 | “cooling fan” (19%) | $790 |
| Electrical System problems | 119 | 28% | 38,000 | “cooling fan” (10%) | $360 |
| Unknown or Other | 76 | 18% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Power Train problems | 74 | 17% | 18,500 | “traction control” (8%) | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 29 | 7% | 10,083 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 27 | 6% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 26 | 6% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 23 | 5% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 21 | 5% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 17 | 4% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 15 | 3% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 14 | 3% | 27,400 | — | — |
| Seats | 10 | 2% | 19,700 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 2% | 44,200 | — | — |
| Structure | 7 | 2% | 9,600 | — | — |
| Suspension | 7 | 2% | 15,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 7 | 2% | 68,100 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 6 | 1% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 0% | 73,546 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 2 | 0% | 1,965 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 0% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 0% | 6,210 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | 1,928 | — | — |
| Tether, Lower Anchor (on Car Seat or Vehicle) | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 0% | 40,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Jeep Renegade recalls (1)
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Trailer hitches
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Renegade vehicles manufactured August 25, 2014, to June 25, 2016, equipped with a factory-installed optional trailer hitch package. The trailer hitch assembly may have been attached with only a single fastener per side, not three per side as required.
Risk: Without the proper amount of fasteners, the trailer hitch assembly may separate from the vehicle, and any towed vehicle may no longer be properly connected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install two additional fasteners per side, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S62.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving on the freeway at approximately 65 mph with my family in the vehicle, including my fiancée, my [XXX] son, and my fiancéeâs mother, the engine suddenly began making a grinding noise that lasted approximately 10 seconds. The engine then began knocking, and the vehicle abruptly shut…
There is an emissions recall on this Jeep; it is currently at the dealership for the repairs. In order to reach the part that must be replaced in order to complete the recall, there is a bolt that is sheared off. The dealership is telling us that we have to pay $3,800 in order to replace the head…
Understanding the vehicle is not under wheel stud recall but it needs to be. The exact same thing happened to my Renegade as the recall states. At the Jeep dealer because the wheel came off when my wife was driving. Towed to Jeep dealer and all stud/ nuts are stressed and stretched and causing this…
In the past year, I have already had to replace the bulb for the "daytime running light" on the front passenger side of my Renegade. Now, the light has just popped back onto my dashboard for the 3rd time stating that the light is out again for the 3rd time in a year. I have also noticed several…
Electrical warning lights turn off and on on panel. Fob stopped working and car became immobilised blocking traffic. Car towed by AAA to an AAA recommended repair shop, has been there one week, diagnosis leads back to fob and programming/ electrical system. Battery checked and was not an issue. Fob…
Other Jeep Renegade years
← 2015 Renegade · 2017 Renegade →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Renegade | 20 | 2 |
| 2022 Renegade | 26 | 2 |
| 2021 Renegade | 67 | 2 |
| 2020 Renegade | 62 | 3 |
| 2019 Renegade | 79 | 4 |
| 2018 Renegade | 443 | 2 |
| 2017 Renegade | 566 | 3 |
| 2016 | 431 | 1 |
| 2015 Renegade | 512 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Jeep Renegade?
Owners most often report engine, electrical system, unknown or other problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 174 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Jeep Renegade?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Jeep Renegade a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Renegade model years, the 2016 has far more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.