2016 Jeep Renegade Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 74 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2016 Jeep Renegade, 17% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 18,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “traction control” (8% of reports).
- 74power train complaints
- 18,500median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 20%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Traction control: mentioned in 6 of 74 complaints (8%)
- Cooling fan: mentioned in 5 of 74 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 60 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 74 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Jeep Renegade power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Renegade | 2 | 10% | 13,000 |
| 2022 Renegade | 6 | 23% | 12,000 |
| 2021 Renegade | 6 | 9% | 100 |
| 2020 Renegade | 7 | 11% | 22,407 |
| 2019 Renegade | 7 | 9% | 8,600 |
| 2018 Renegade | 58 | 13% | 17,500 |
| 2017 Renegade | 95 | 17% | 25,000 |
| 2016 Renegade | 74 | 17% | 18,500 |
| 2015 Renegade | 171 | 33% | 35,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists power train for the 2016 Jeep Renegade. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are 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…
No oil change light, no engine light. Excessive Oil consumption engine Metal to metal brakes
The jerking, delayed take off reported originally that was supposedly corrected with a motor replacement STILL happens. Spoken with multiple other Renegade drivers and tow truck drivers, the transmission appears to be the issue. Each recorded visit to the dealership has reported transmission ok. My…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2016 Jeep Renegades have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 74 owner complaints about power train for the 2016 Jeep Renegade (17% of the 431 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Jeep Renegade power train?
No recall currently lists power train for this vehicle.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 18,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2016 Jeep Renegade?
The most frequent phrase is “traction control”, in 6 of 74 complaints, followed by “cooling fan” (5).
Other 2016 Jeep Renegade problems
- Engine problems (174)
- Electrical System problems (119)
See all 2016 Jeep Renegade problems or power train problems across all Renegade years.