2017 Jeep Renegade Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Renegade years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 566 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Jeep Renegade. That is the most of any Renegade model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is engine (268 complaints, 47%), typically at around 30,700 miles. Complaints mention 23 crashes, 5 fires, 16 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 566owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 23complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 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 | 268 | 47% | 30,700 | “low oil” (13%) | — |
| Electrical System problems | 149 | 26% | 36,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System problems | 119 | 21% | 29,978 | “fuel pump” (18%) | — |
| Unknown or Other | 100 | 18% | 24,750 | — | — |
| Power Train problems | 95 | 17% | 25,000 | “oil pressure” (6%) | — |
| Service Brakes | 29 | 5% | 16,277 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 27 | 5% | 34,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 25 | 4% | 20,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 19 | 3% | 20,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 17 | 3% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 17 | 3% | 15,534 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 2% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 8 | 1% | 9,144 | — | — |
| Wheels | 8 | 1% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 | 1% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 1% | 15,650 | — | — |
| Tires | 6 | 1% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 6 | 1% | 2,685 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 1% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 1% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 0% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 0% | 36,100 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 0% | 3,800 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Jeep Renegade recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jeep Renegade 4X2 flex fuel/E85 vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine. In certain operating conditions such as high power demand in conjunction with high altitude and/or high ambient temperatures, a manufacturing error in the fuel pump assembly may result in a loss of fuel pressure.
Risk: A loss of fuel pressure can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began April 26, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UB2.
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Jeep Renegade vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine. These vehicles may be equipped with a cracked oil pump housing/balance shaft module (BSM), which can cause the oil pump to fail and the engine to stall.
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the oil pump for its production information, and replace the BSM as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 13, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U18.
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Jeep Renegade vehicles. Due to a software issue, multiple malfunction indicator lamps may illuminate on the instrument panel when no malfunction exists. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
Risk: If the malfunction indicator lamps illuminate at incorrect times, the driver may be unaware when a true malfunction occurs, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Instrument Panel Control software, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T50.
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.
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…
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…
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, the title was retrieved from inside the glovebox, and the contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale through Facebook…
Other Jeep Renegade years
← 2016 Renegade · 2018 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 | 566 | 3 |
| 2016 Renegade | 431 | 1 |
| 2015 Renegade | 512 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Jeep Renegade?
Owners most often report engine, electrical system, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 268 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Jeep Renegade?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 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 2017 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.